AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoFerry Modernisation: Guyana and Suriname are set to launch an integrated online booking system for the Canawaima ferry route, aiming to cut waiting times and let passengers and vehicle owners reserve and buy tickets 24/7, with automated confirmations and real-time capacity management. Consular Access for Travellers: VFS Global and Suriname’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs are rolling out “Overseas Passport and Consular Services,” starting with a pilot passport application service centre in the United States in September 2026 to help Surinamese abroad renew passports and submit biometrics without long trips. Destination Training: Curaçao Tourist Board hosted a Suriname-focused educational session for 57 travel agents, wholesalers, media, and partners, using an interactive “visitor journey” format to build better destination knowledge and help create tailored Curaçao vacation itineraries. Visa Updates for the Region: Spain added nine CARICOM countries (including Dominica) to its short-stay visa-free list for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, while excluding Jamaica, Guyana, and Suriname; separate visa-free lists also continue to expand globally, including Dominica’s own 2026 visa-free country breakdown with 3- or 6-month options for qualifying nationals.
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