AGP Executive Report

Suriname–Dominican Republic Diplomacy: President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons used a joint congressional address in Santo Domingo to push deeper cooperation with the Dominican Republic, including renewable energy, agriculture, tourism, sustainable development, technology, and more parliamentary exchange. Regional Cybersecurity: A new ESET report warns that state-backed threat groups are ramping up cyber operations across Latin America and the Caribbean, with China-linked groups targeting government entities in Venezuela and Panama. Aviation Infrastructure: Three bidders (two Chinese and one Guyanese) submitted offers to build a new air traffic control tower at Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana—an upgrade aimed at easing aircraft parking constraints. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The Canada-funded STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold-chain upgrades, with Suriname among participating countries. Colonial Digital Heritage: The Netherlands plans to intensify cooperation on colonial archives and digitize heritage across the Kingdom, including Suriname, via a connected digital heritage network. Mining Updates (Suriname): Miata Metals reported additional gold drill results at Sela Creek, expanding mineralization zones in Suriname. Regional Policing: Sint Maarten’s Carl John was elected president of the ACCP in Paramaribo, with the conference focused on organized crime and the role of emerging tech in policing.

Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project (CAD4.324m) is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, including renewable power and cold-chain upgrades, with Suriname among the participating countries. Public Health Milestone: PAHO says Suriname became the first Amazon Basin country certified malaria-free, highlighting broader regional progress and setbacks in disease elimination. Air Traffic Tech Upgrade: Three firms bid to build a new air traffic control tower for Cheddi Jagan International Airport (Timehri), a move aimed at easing aircraft parking constraints as traffic grows. Regional Police Leadership: Sint Maarten’s Carl John was elected president of the ACCP in Paramaribo, with the conference focused on organized crime, cybercrime, and emerging tech in policing. Mining Update (Suriname): Miata Metals reported new gold drill results at Sela Creek, expanding mineralization at Jons Trend and Big Berg. Colonial Archives & Digital Heritage: The Dutch government plans stronger cooperation to improve access to colonial archives and build a connected digital heritage network across the Kingdom, including Suriname. Cyber Threat Watch: ESET reports China-linked groups increasing cyber operations against Latin America and Caribbean government entities. Bilateral Trade Push: Suriname and the Dominican Republic discussed deeper cooperation, including renewable energy and parliamentary exchange, during a joint congressional address. Suriname-Brazil Trade Talks: Brazil and Suriname will negotiate to expand their trade agreement, targeting new sectors beyond the current limited trade flow.

Aviation Infrastructure: Three bidders—two Chinese and one Guyanese—submitted offers to build a new air traffic control tower at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (Timehri), with bids ranging from GY$3.9B to US$89.1M, as the airport faces growing aircraft demand and parking constraints. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The Canada-funded STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions across Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Suriname, targeting renewable power, cold storage for better fish cold-chain efficiency, and pathways to low-carbon certification. Digital Heritage & Archives: The Dutch government plans to intensify cooperation with Suriname and other Caribbean partners to improve access to colonial archives, including digitization and a connected digital heritage network across the Kingdom. Mining & Exploration (Suriname): Miata Metals reported additional drill results from its Sela Creek Gold Project in Suriname, extending gold mineralization at Jons Trend and Big Berg with multiple high-grade intersections. Energy & Trade (Suriname-Brazil): Brazil and Suriname will negotiate to expand their trade agreement, with talks covering sectors like energy, logistics, transport, agriculture, and communications. Regional Security Tech & Training: The ACCP conference in Paramaribo elected Sint Maarten’s Police Chief Carl John to lead the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police, with organized crime, cybercrime, and emerging tech highlighted.

Colonial Heritage Probe: The Dutch Royal Collections’ new provenance study says some colonial-era objects may have been acquired unlawfully or not voluntarily, with “serious doubts” over a small set of items tied to former Dutch colonies including Suriname and the Caribbean. Royal Acknowledgement: The Dutch Royal House says it will adopt the investigation’s conclusions and plans to publish research data for an open dialogue with countries of origin. Offshore Energy Tech: ExxonMobil filed for environmental approval to develop the Haimara gas discovery offshore Guyana using a super-sized FPSO, with plans to also develop nearby Bluefin and Hatchetfish. Regional Policing & Tech: Sint Maarten’s Police Chief Carl John was elected president of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) in Paramaribo, with the conference focusing on organized crime and the role of emerging tech and intelligence. Mining Update (Suriname): Miata Metals reported new drill results expanding a district-scale gold system at Sela Creek, including 25.1 m at 1.71 g/t Au (and higher-grade intervals). Trade & Connectivity: Brazil and Suriname will negotiate to expand their trade agreement, aiming to add new sectors beyond today’s limited, mostly Brazilian exports.

Marine Wildlife Watch: Researchers at Loggerhead Marinelife Center documented the first-ever olive ridley sea turtle nesting in Florida, with “Tini” filmed on May 18 on a Jupiter beach—an unusual range shift that may link to warming seas or fishing-related harm. Amazon Energy & Wildlife Risk: Brazil approved new oil drilling off the Amazon River mouth despite concerns that rescue plans can’t handle large animals like West Indian manatees, with simulations pointing to weak supplies and accident-prone response. Regional Security & Tech in Policing: Sint Maarten Police Chief Carl John was elected ACCP chair during a Paramaribo conference focused on organized crime, including firearms, cybercrime, and the growing use of intelligence tools and artificial intelligence. Suriname-Brazil Trade Push: Brazil and Suriname will negotiate to expand their trade agreement, aiming to add new sectors beyond today’s narrow, mostly Brazilian-export-heavy flow. Mining Update (Suriname): Miata Metals reported more gold intersections at its Sela Creek project, including 25.1 m at 1.71 g/t Au, reinforcing a district-scale gold system. Dutch Digital Heritage: The Netherlands plans deeper cooperation with the Dutch Caribbean to digitize colonial archives and build connected digital heritage access across the Kingdom.

Regional Policing & Tech Training: Guyana kicked off its Junior Officers’ Course #1/2026, with a curriculum built around leadership, ethics, critical thinking, accountability, and information technology—bringing together police and defense partners from across the Caribbean, including Suriname. ACCP Leadership Shift: Sint Maarten’s Chief Commissioner Carl John was elected president of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) during its Paramaribo conference, with the agenda centered on organized crime and the growing role of emerging tech and intelligence in policing. Suriname in the Spotlight for Law & Rights: The Caribbean Court of Justice ruled in favor of Derek Ramsamooj, saying protections under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas require baseline human rights safeguards—after his detention and restrictions in Suriname. Mining Updates (Suriname): Miata Metals reported more drill results from its Sela Creek Gold Project, expanding a district-scale gold system with multiple gold intersections. Trade & Energy Talks (Brazil–Suriname): Brazil and Suriname will negotiate to expand their trade agreement, with discussions spanning energy, logistics, transport, agriculture, and communications. Digital Heritage (Kingdom-wide): The Dutch government plans to strengthen access to colonial archives across the Kingdom by boosting digitization and connecting digital heritage networks, including Suriname.

Caribbean Security & Geopolitics: A political scientist in Jamaica is urging the government to address public unease over the USS Nimitz visit, warning regional tensions could make the trip look like alignment amid heightened focus on Cuba. Suriname–Brazil Trade Talks: Suriname and Brazil will negotiate in the second half of the year to expand a limited trade agreement, with talks covering energy, logistics, transport, agriculture, and communications. Regional Policing Leadership: Sint Maarten’s Chief Commissioner Carl John was elected Chairman of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) during its Paramaribo conference, aiming to boost regional cooperation against organized crime. Mining & Exploration Update (Suriname): Miata Metals reported new Sela Creek drill results, including 11 m at 3.35 g/t Au, expanding a district-scale gold system. Agriculture & Tech Capacity: A Suriname onion grower scaled from a 30 m² pilot to multi-hectare production, using greenhouse know-how to improve yields. Digital Heritage (Kingdom-wide): The Dutch government plans to strengthen access to colonial archives and build connected digital heritage infrastructure across the Kingdom, including Suriname. Legal/Business Rights (CARICOM): The CCJ ruled in favor of Derek Ramsamooj, reinforcing that treaty-based economic rights require baseline human rights protections.

USAID Fallout in the Caribbean: A USAID-funded farm support program that helped a Surinamese eggplant grower dig a well and diversify into ginger was abruptly ended after the agency was dismantled, leaving him with debt and abandoning agriculture. Regional Trade Talks: Brazil and Suriname will negotiate in the second half of the year to expand a limited trade deal, with talks covering energy, logistics, transport, agriculture, and communications. Police Cooperation Across the Kingdom: Sint Maarten’s Chief Commissioner Carl John was elected Chairman of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) during a Paramaribo conference focused on organized crime and regional development. Mining Leadership Update: Everlert (American Gold & Copper) appointed Dr. Richard “Criss” Capps as Vice President of Mining, Exploration and Geology, bringing decades of Suriname and South America experience. Gold Drilling Progress in Suriname: Miata Metals reported new Sela Creek drill results, including 25.1 m at 1.71 g/t Au and 11 m at 3.35 g/t Au, supporting a district-scale gold system. Digital Connectivity Push: Telesur says it’s modernizing Suriname’s network with Squire Technologies, building on its long-running broadband and school internet support efforts.

Suriname-Brazil Trade Talks: Suriname and Brazil will negotiate in the second half of the year to expand a limited trade deal, with talks covering new sectors and facilitation measures; the Surinamese delegation is also pushing cooperation in energy, logistics, transport, agriculture, and communications. Regional Security Leadership: Sint Maarten’s Chief Commissioner Carl John was elected Chairman of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) during its Paramaribo conference, aiming to strengthen joint security cooperation across the Caribbean. Digital Heritage & Archives: The Dutch government plans to intensify cooperation across the Kingdom to improve access to colonial archives and build a connected digital heritage network, including digitisation of slavery and plantation records relevant to Suriname and the wider region. Mining Update (Suriname): Miata Metals reported additional drill results from its Sela Creek Gold Project, extending a district-scale gold system with multiple gold intersections at Jons Trend and Big Berg. Telecom Modernisation (Suriname): Telesur is accelerating network modernisation in Suriname, building on its long-running broadband and school-internet support efforts. Mining/Exploration Personnel: Everlert (American Gold & Copper Inc.) appointed Dr. Richard “Criss” Capps as Vice President of Mining, Exploration and Geology, with experience spanning Suriname and South America. Regional Legal Precedent: The Caribbean Court of Justice ruled in favor of Derek Ramsamooj, saying protections under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas require baseline human rights safeguards for business and cross-border activity.

Private Sector Standards: Guyana’s Finance Minister and Private Sector Commission chair urged businesses to upgrade customer service and meet international standards, pushing “world class” consumer experiences. Suriname–Brazil Trade Talks: Suriname and Brazil will negotiate in the second half of the year to expand a currently small, product-limited trade deal, with talks covering energy, logistics, transport, agriculture, and communications. Regional Policing Leadership: Sint Maarten’s Chief Commissioner Carl John was elected ACCP chairman during the 40th annual meeting in Paramaribo, aiming to strengthen Caribbean police cooperation against organized crime. Suriname Energy & Connectivity Deals: Brazil and Suriname’s state visit is set to produce agreements spanning defense, energy, security, and connectivity, with offshore oil and gas exploration highlighted as a near-term driver. Digital Heritage & Archives: The Dutch government plans deeper Kingdom-wide cooperation to digitize colonial archives and build connected digital heritage infrastructure, including work on slavery and plantation records across former colonies like Suriname. Mining Update (Suriname): Miata Metals reported new Sela Creek gold drill results, including 25.1 m at 1.71 g/t Au and 11 m at 3.35 g/t Au, supporting a district-scale gold system. Telecom Modernisation (Suriname): Telesur says it’s accelerating network modernisation and expanding digital access, building on its broadband rollout and school internet support. Crime & Violence as Public Health (CARICOM): CARICOM, UN, and UNDP launched regional documents to tackle crime and violence using a prevention-focused public health approach.

Brazil–Suriname Trade Talks: Presidents Lula and Jennifer Geerlings-Simons agreed to start negotiations in the second half of 2026 to expand a currently small, mostly one-way trade flow, aiming to add new sectors and trade-facilitation measures. Regional Policing Leadership: In Paramaribo, Sint Maarten’s Chief Commissioner Carl John was elected Chairman of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP), with the conference focused on organized crime and regional security cooperation. Mining & Exploration Update: Everlert (American Gold & Copper Inc.) appointed Dr. Richard “Criss” Capps as Vice President of Mining, Exploration and Geology, bringing decades of Suriname and South America experience. Oil & Minerals Focus: Suriname’s offshore potential remains central in Brazil talks, with exploration expected to ramp up within two years. Gold Drilling Results (Suriname): Miata Metals reported new Sela Creek intersections, including 11.0 m at 3.35 g/t Au, expanding the district-scale gold system at Jons Trend and Big Berg. Digital Heritage (Kingdom-wide): The Dutch government plans stronger Caribbean cooperation to digitize colonial archives and connect digital heritage networks across the Kingdom. Telecom Modernisation (Suriname): Telesur continues network upgrades and community connectivity efforts, including school internet access and disaster-response communications support.

Regional Police Leadership: Sint Maarten’s Chief Commissioner Carl John was elected president of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) during its Paramaribo conference, with the theme focused on organized crime and regional development. Suriname-Brazil Deals: President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons’ state visit to Brasília aims to sign 12 agreements on defense, energy, security and connectivity, as both sides look at oil and gas potential and border cooperation. Digital Heritage Push: The Dutch government plans to expand Caribbean cooperation on colonial archives and digital heritage, including a connected digital network and new digitization of slavery and plantation records that also cover Suriname. Gold Drilling Update (Suriname): Miata Metals reported new Sela Creek drill results, including 11 m at 3.35 g/t Au within 25.1 m at 1.71 g/t Au, reinforcing a district-scale gold system at Jons Trend. Telecom Modernisation (Suriname): Telesur is accelerating Suriname’s network modernization and connectivity, building on its broadband rollout and school internet support with Ministry partners. Regional Legal Tech & Rights: The CCJ ruled in favor of Derek Ramsamooj, strengthening protections for CARICOM nationals’ business rights and linking treaty economic rights to baseline human rights safeguards.

Digital Heritage & Archives: The Dutch government says it will deepen cooperation with Curaçao and other Kingdom partners to improve access to colonial archives and build a connected digital heritage network, with digitisation plans covering slavery records, plantation archives, population registers and genealogy. Suriname Mining Update: Miata Metals reported new diamond-drill results from its Sela Creek Gold Project in Suriname, including 25.1 m at 1.71 g/t Au (with 11 m at 3.35 g/t Au) at Jons Trend, reinforcing district-scale gold continuity. Telecom Modernisation in Suriname: Telesur is pushing network upgrades and advanced BSS/OSS integration via Squire Technologies, building on its long-running role in Suriname’s fixed-line, broadband and mobile connectivity. Regional Legal Precedent: The Caribbean Court of Justice ruled in favor of political analyst Derek Ramsamooj, saying Suriname actions breached protections under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas—an important signal for CARICOM business rights. Public Health & Crime Prevention: CARICOM, the UN and UNDP launched a regional framework to treat crime and violence as a public health emergency, using prevention-focused, multi-sector implementation. Mining & Environment Pressure: A new analysis warns rainforest extraction for critical minerals, biofuels and pulp is pushing major biomes toward breaking point, with mining’s wider impacts highlighted. Oil Exploration Debate: Jamaica’s progress toward potential offshore drilling is raising questions about fossil-fuel expansion versus green pledges.

Telecom Modernisation in Suriname: Telesur is upgrading its network with Squire Technologies, aiming for advanced BSS/OSS integration and continued push toward faster, more reliable connectivity for schools and communities. Regional Legal Precedent: The CCJ backed political analyst Derek Ramsamooj, ruling that Suriname actions breached protections under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas—an important signal for CARICOM business rights and human rights. Caribbean Air Network Shake-up: Caribbean Airlines will stop flights to Dominica, St. Kitts, and the Ogle (Guyana)-to-Suriname route from June 1, citing reliability and losses tied to earlier expansion. Public Health Approach to Crime: CARICOM, the UN, and UNDP launched a Diagnostic Document and Framework for Action to tackle crime and violence across the region through a prevention-focused public health lens. Environment & Climate Pressure: A report warns rainforest extraction for minerals, biofuels, and pulp is pushing major biomes toward breaking point, with mining impacts and road-building making things worse. Suriname-Linked Science Note: Olive ridley sea turtle nesting was documented in Florida for the first time, with the species’ typical range including Suriname.

Telecom Modernisation: Suriname’s Telesur is pushing ahead with network upgrades, selecting Squire Technologies for advanced BSS/OSS integration to improve how services are managed and monetised. Health & Research: WHO recognized Suriname for malaria elimination at the World Health Assembly, alongside other global public health awards. Mining & Exploration (Suriname): Founders Metals reported new deep auger drilling results at its Maria Geralda gold target in southeastern Suriname, including multiple high-grade intercepts and a shoot still open at depth for follow-up diamond drilling. Regional Law (Suriname): The CCJ ruled in favor of Derek Ramsamooj, saying Suriname actions tied to his detention breached CARICOM treaty protections—setting a regional benchmark for human rights in cross-border business. Agriculture (Regional): The Caribbean Week of Agriculture returns for its 20th edition, with a theme focused on food systems, climate-smart technologies, and export expansion. Environment: Researchers documented what they call Florida’s first known olive ridley sea turtle nest, noting the species is often associated with nesting beaches including Suriname.

Berbice Bridge Financing: President Irfaan Ali says financing for the new Berbice River Bridge is “nearly finalized,” with technical and procurement teams close to locking the funding framework and final price tag—aiming to start official construction before end-2026. The fixed-span concrete design is meant to replace the current low-capacity floating setup and keep traffic moving without scheduled marine retractions. Telecom Modernisation: Suriname’s Telesur is pushing network upgrades with Squire Technologies, continuing its long run of expanding broadband and services. Regional Legal Rights: The CCJ backed Derek Ramsamooj in a Suriname detention case, reinforcing that CARICOM economic rights must come with baseline human-rights protections. Aviation Shock: Caribbean Airlines is cutting routes, including Suriname service, citing losses and reliability issues. Security Watch: A major Berbice firearms bust highlights ongoing concerns about illegal weapon flows. Mining Update: Founders Metals reports high-grade gold hits from deep auger drilling at Maria Geralda in southeastern Suriname.