AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFerry Safety Spotlight: Search teams in Guyana are still working after the MV Barima capsized off the coast on July 20, with the confirmed death toll rising to 27 and 83 still unaccounted for; 69 people have been rescued so far, and French Armed Forces divers have joined the operation. Cross-Border Travel Upgrade: Guyana and Suriname’s Canawaima ferry service is set to launch an integrated online booking system, aiming to cut waiting times and let passengers and vehicles reserve and buy tickets 24/7, alongside planned drydocking and engine overhauls for the MV Canawaima. Destination Training in Suriname: Curaçao’s Tourist Board hosted an educational event in Suriname for 57 travel agents, media, and partners, using an interactive “visitor journey” format to build stronger destination knowledge and help craft Curaçao vacation itineraries. Regional Access & Tourism Flows: Spain announced visa-free short stays (up to 90 days in 180) for citizens of nine CARICOM countries—while Guyana and Suriname were not included—potentially shaping who can travel easily for tourism and business across the Schengen area. Harbor Diversification Push: Curaçao is seeking tens of millions of euros to complete harbor modernization, including expanding the Buskabaai area to diversify an economy still heavily reliant on tourism.
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