AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSuriname Tech & Research: The University of Guyana is set to host its 4th Graduate Research Symposium (Sept 30–Oct 2), with presentations on climate, health, digital innovation, infrastructure, agriculture, forestry, culture and sustainable development—mixing in-person and online formats. Education & Climate Resilience: Suriname’s Ministry of Education, Science and Culture says primary and junior/senior secondary schools will close at noon in October due to extreme heat, after teachers raised concerns about classroom conditions and learning focus. Digital Finance & Regulation: Suriname’s virtual-asset oversight is now law, with the Central Bank designated as supervisor—while small Bitcoin merchant activity in Paramaribo had already been underway before the 2026 VASPs act. AI Ethics in the Region: Caribbean countries including Suriname contributed to UNESCO’s 4th Global Forum on the Ethics of AI, sharing views on AI readiness, public-sector capacity and social impacts. Mining & Tech-Driven Growth: Critical Resources’ deal to acquire a 90% interest in Suriname’s Gonini Gold Project boosts investor attention on the Guiana Shield—though it remains exploration-stage.
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