AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIllegal Mining Crackdown: Brazil’s federal police have set up a “gold lab” in Brasilia to use forensic “gold fingerprinting” to trace seized gold back to protected areas, aiming to curb Amazon illegal mining and mercury pollution. Maritime Safety Alert (French Guiana links): A Trinidadian fisherman rescued after the MV St Vincent VII sank off the coast of French Guiana later died, while other crew remain missing after a fire and loss of contact. Regional Search Pressure: Families of six missing St Vincent VII crew members are urging stronger rescue efforts across waters between Suriname, French Guiana and Brazil, saying the burned vessel may be drifting without power. Ferry Disaster Fallout (Guyana): The MV Barima tragedy off Guyana’s coast has reached 27 recovered dead, with 83 still missing; authorities cite major passenger manifest discrepancies and note French Guiana divers are supporting the search. Energy & Investment: French renewable-energy firm HDF Energy says it secured Jamaica land for a utility-scale solar plus hydrogen and battery storage project and is inviting investors and contractors. Tax Administration Meeting: CARICOM tax officials will meet in Georgetown (27-31 July) for COTA’s 27th General Assembly on data-driven, AI-enabled revenue systems.
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