After the discovery of oil in Suriname’s territorial waters in January 2020, the government in the capital Paramaribo pitched its hopes on an oil boom matching that of neighboring Guyana. You see, decades of economic mismanagement, excessive spending, and …
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, has joined the Government and people of Suriname in celebrating the country’s 50th Anniversary of Independence. Dr. Barnett is …
Suriname News By: CARICOM, Press Release (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana - Wednesday, 25 November 2025) - The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated Suriname on its Fiftieth Anniversary of Independence, recognizing the …
Dutch King Willem-Alexander. Photo courtesy ©RVD – Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk This week, one of the resource-rich countries in the Caribbean Community marks 50 years of independence, with a focus on offshore oil and gas discoveries that could potentially …
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated Suriname on its Fiftieth Anniversary of Independence, recognizing the deep bonds of friendship and cooperation that the Community shares with …
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Suriname HE Dr Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, on the anniversary of her country's Independence Day.
Today, Suriname is celebrating 50 years of independence from the Netherlands. Caretaker Prime Minister Dick Schoof is attending the celebrations in the South American country. The Netherlands counts many Surinamese residents, and several festivities are …
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