AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDiplomacy & Culture: Suriname’s Ambassador to Ghana, Fidelia Graand-Galon, will headline COMSSAFEST 2026 at the University of Education, Winneba, with a theme focused on connecting minds and amplifying voices through Ghana–Suriname cultural ties. Maritime Safety: Families of six missing fishermen aboard the vessel St Vincent VII are urging Suriname, French Guiana, Brazil and passing ships to intensify search-and-rescue after the crew’s boat caught fire near the Suriname–French Guiana border and has been without power or contact since July 13. Offshore Energy: SBM Offshore and Technip Energies, with TotalEnergies, are set to test a “first-of-a-kind” wind-assisted kite traction towing system for the GranMorgu FPSO—aimed at cutting towing fuel use and validating kite launch and recovery during the China-to-Suriname move. Security & Immigration: Suriname authorities arrested 14 armed Chinese nationals after videos showed uniformed men patrolling the rainforest; officials say weapons were seized and immigration status and activities are under investigation. Regional Transport: Guyana and Suriname agreed to introduce an integrated online booking system for the Canawaima ferry to reduce waiting times and enable 24-hour ticket purchases. Law Enforcement: Police in Region Six arrested a 53-year-old man in Corentyne after finding 81 grams of suspected ecstasy hidden on his person.
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