AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRestorative Justice & Heritage Tech: The Dutch central bank DNB provided €500,000 to restore and open a new museum and educational center at the historic Elisabeth Samson Huis in Paramaribo, with a ground-floor “labor museum” and a staged Elisabeth Samson Museum focused on Suriname’s working-class history and the entrepreneur’s complex legacy. Household Cost Pressure & Policy Oversight: In the 2026 budget debate, MP Sjamira Roseburg pushed for stronger action on essentials and accountability, calling for expanding BBO (turnover tax exemptions for essential goods) while tightening price controls so people actually benefit, and urging better execution of existing legislation. Economic Outlook & Energy-Driven Growth: The IDB says Suriname’s medium-term outlook is favourable despite near-term downside risks, projecting growth recovery to about 3.9% in 2026 and highlighting oil investment as a key driver. Gold Exploration Update: Greenheart Gold has started a 2,000m diamond drilling program at the Tosso Creek Project in Suriname, beginning at the Walaba target and following up at Swalanga, using prior soil sampling, trenching, mapping, LiDAR interpretation, and drone magnetics to guide next steps. Health Research: New research in the European Journal of Nutrition suggests non-sugar-sweetened drinks may not protect against type 2 diabetes and may increase risk, including among non-Dutch origin groups and younger adults.
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