AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCARICOM Watch: A nine-member CARICOM Election Observation Mission says The Bahamas’ general election was peaceful and orderly, with polling staff and materials arriving on time at most sites, despite minor delays at a few stations. Climate Finance Push: CDB and the Fund for Loss and Damage ran a two-day workshop in Bridgetown to help 15 eligible Caribbean states prepare bankable projects for a US$250M grant pipeline, with applications due June 15. Suriname Flood Readiness: The EU-backed CDB grant of US$698,700 will strengthen Suriname’s flood early warning systems, upgrading monitoring, forecasting, and coordination. Regional Security: In Paramaribo, DCP Jacqueline E. Vanterpool leads the Virgin Islands delegation at the ACCP conference on organised crime, with sessions also flagging the growing role of AI in policing. Energy & Business: The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill signs a master franchise deal to expand into Guyana and seven Caribbean countries, while Suriname’s oil future remains a live debate as global market shifts loom.
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