AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAvian Flu Response: Suriname confirmed its first highly pathogenic avian influenza case in poultry (H5 strain) in Wanica, with control steps like stamping out, movement restrictions, and surveillance now in motion—while Barbados and Guyana ramp up port and farm monitoring to prevent spread. Gold Exploration Push: Critical Resources is kicking off structural and geophysical work for its Gonini and Greenstars gold projects in Suriname’s Guiana Shield, aiming to advance exploration across thousands of hectares. Education Under Heat Stress: Suriname’s Education Ministry adjusted school hours for October due to extreme heat, with some schools closing at noon, and also flagged that hundreds of students still aren’t enrolled in temporary classrooms. Clean Energy for Women Entrepreneurs: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$500,000 initiative (SheTrades Caribbean Tech It Up) to help women-led businesses in Suriname and the region develop and commercialize clean energy solutions. Regional Connectivity Plans: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway proposal toward development, targeting open-access submarine links that could extend service toward Suriname and beyond.
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