AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSuriname PFAS Study: New research finds pregnant women in Suriname’s remote rainforest communities have higher PFAS (“forever chemicals”) levels than those in more accessible areas, pointing to location-driven exposure pathways through water, food chains, or local reservoirs. Health & Brains: A major PAHO-led study in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas flags Guyana and Suriname among the hardest-hit countries in the region for neurological disorders, with nearly two in five people affected and growing needs for prevention, diagnosis, rehab, and long-term care. Marine Science Expansion: CSA Ocean Sciences officially joins APEM Group, expanding APEM’s US presence and adding a new marine operations service, with opportunities flagged for Brazil, Cyprus, Trinidad, Suriname, and Australia. Education & Labor Tech Links: The Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT) elected Fiona Charles as First Vice President and signed a multi-year MoU with Cipriani College to advance labor education, research, and policy advocacy across the Caribbean. Heritage Under Pressure: UNESCO added new World Heritage sites and placed several on the “in danger” list, including Suriname’s Historic Inner City of Paramaribo, citing construction impacts on historic character.
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