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June 25, 2025

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Six political parties in Suriname formally signed a coalition agreement on Wednesday, solidifying their partnership to form the next government following the recent general elections. The agreement, titled “Together on the Path to a Socially Just and Prosperous Society”, was signed by the National Democratic Party (NDP), National Party of Suriname (NPS), General Liberation and […]

June 6, 2025

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The EU “closed its airspace” to aircraft registered in Tanzania and Suriname. The European Commission updated the EU aviation safety list, which lists airlines subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union because they do not meet international safety standards. Based on this revision, all air carriers certified in Suriname and […]

April 30, 2025

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Suriname is seeking guidance from neighbouring Guyana as it begins the complex process of developing a local content framework aimed at securing greater benefits for its citizens from the country’s emerging oil and gas industry. Joel Bhagwandin, Director of the Guyana Oil & Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC), founder of SphereX, and a key member of […]

April 9, 2025

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The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) has elected a new Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 term, with a renewed focus on advancing private sector collaboration and shared prosperity within the Guyana-Suriname corridor. The new board was elected during the Chamber’s Second Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on March 24, following a unanimous nomination and […]

March 13, 2025

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Guyana President Irfaan Ali is exploring a partnership with Suriname to build a gas-powered industrial hub as he works to fortify his nation’s economy, which was rapidly transformed by oil fortunes in the past decade. The nation is seeking the partnership with Suriname for a prospective hub on the north coast of South America […]

March 10, 2025

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The Organisation of American States on Monday elected Surinamese Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin as its new secretary general through 2030, taking over from Uruguayan diplomat Luis Almagro and marking the body’s first Caribbean leader. Ramdin has served as Suriname’s top diplomat since 2020, and was previously the OAS’s assistant secretary general for two terms from […]

February 12, 2025

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Guyanese fishermen in the Upper Corentyne are being forced to pay as much as US$7,000 to rent SK fishing licences from Surinamese nationals, despite Dutch residents paying as little as US$350 to acquire the same document from their government. The SK licence permits fishing in open waters, with issuance beginning in January and ending in […]

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Six parties sign coalition agreement to govern Suriname

EU bans all air carriers from Tanzania and Suriname over oversight shortcomings

Suriname looks to Guyana for guidance on local content success

Renewed focus on advancing Guyana-Suriname business ties

Guyana explores deal with Suriname to build gas-powered industrial hub

Suriname’s Albert Ramdin elected OAS’s first Caribbean secretary general

Guyanese paying up to US$7,000 to rent Suriname’s SK fishing licence

Dr Singh returns as Region Five Chamber president amid push for business growth

Elections fraud trial: Minister Anthony takes the stand; Mohamed and Hughes engage in fiery exchange

Family of eight homeless after Glasgow fire

Dr Singh returns as Region Five Chamber president amid push for business growth

Elections fraud trial: Minister Anthony takes the stand; Mohamed and Hughes engage in fiery exchange

Family of eight homeless after Glasgow fire