AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Seismic Surveys: Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund received a US$99,985 signing bonus for 3D seismic work in offshore Block S4, where surveys will assess oil potential. Bird Flu Watch: Suriname says it is too early to declare its poultry outbreak under control. Inspections continue, samples are awaiting foreign lab testing, and one affected company remains quarantined. Amazon Fires: NASA satellite observations show fires and heavy smoke spreading across Brazil’s Amazon amid El Niño-linked drought, with hazardous air affecting Manaus. Digital Connectivity: A US$340.3 million U.S. package for the Caribbean and Central America includes US$175.8 million for submarine cables to expand and strengthen regional internet links; Suriname took part in the dialogue announcing the funding. Health Preparedness: PAHO/WHO and Suriname’s partners completed training for drivers transporting vaccines, lab samples and other emergency supplies. Traditional Medicine: Suriname has joined a WHO-backed international group working on cooperation and priorities for traditional medicine.
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