AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSuriname Suicide Prevention Push: National Assembly Speaker Ashwin Adhin says he will pilot private member’s legislation to make suicide prevention legally mandatory, citing police figures showing 22 cases of suicide and attempts in June versus 12 in April and 14 in May, and arguing that while the Penal Code criminalises inciting/assisting suicide, attempted suicide itself is not covered. Mining & Investment in Suriname: Greenheart Gold has started a 2,000m diamond drilling program at the Tosso Creek Project, targeting structural controls and depth continuity at Walaba first, then Swalanga, after earlier trenching and sampling outlined multiple gold target areas. Maritime Accountability After MV Barima: One month after the MV Barima capsized off Essequibo, Guyana says search operations have ended with 30 still missing, but no salvage contractor has been publicly named despite a salvage-bid deadline passing—leaving opposition calls for full disclosure of bidders and plans. Regional Transport Oversight: Suriname’s transport minister has ordered a full review of the cross-border ferry service with Guyana, as maritime governance remains under scrutiny. Sports With Suriname in the Mix: Suriname’s U14 boys beat Saint Lucia 7-1 in the CFU Challenge Series, while Joel Piroe’s Suriname spotlight continues abroad as he completes a West Ham loan with an obligation to buy.
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