CARICOM-backed electrification project set to benefit 10 rural Suriname communities

Residents of 10 rural communities in Suriname are set to benefit from a multi-million-dollar electrification project funded by the Barbados-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Development Fund (CDF). - Advertisement - The US$11.8 million...

Caribbean must take a very prominent role in sport – Min. Ramson

…as C’bean nations gather in Guyana for regional anti-doping training Representatives from ten Caribbean nations have assembled in Guyana for a three-day training workshop aimed at strengthening the region’s anti-doping framework and promoting...

“There are opportunities in Europe for frozen ready-to-eat Surinamese meals”

As the owner of A. Mataw Impex, which exports fresh vegetables, and Chimady NV, specializing in frozen vegetables, he knows what is happening in the Surinamese fresh produce sector. Since 2011, he has been active in exports, initially with his own...

Suriname invests in small-scale passion fruit cultivation for export

Around 1 million tons of passion fruit are grown worldwide, with more than 80% produced in South America. Brazil is by far the largest producer, followed by Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador. Among these four countries, Peru is the leading exporter,...

Citrus grower achieves strong prices in Suriname and the Caribbean markets

"Green oranges? That's normal here," they say at Boerderij Goliath, where they understand exactly how Suriname's tropical climate affects citrus cultivation. The farm and plantation, established in 2010, have grown into a major player in...

Ranked: The World’s Largest Economies in 2026

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Suriname emerges as Caribbean’s next O&G powerhouse

Image by ClaudioVentrella/ iStock Suriname is emerging as a rising star in the global energy scene and has the potential to make a significant impact with its vast oil and gas reserves. A string of major offshore oil discoveries has positioned the...

Suriname Energy Chamber Promotes Inclusive Growth through Local Content Conference

The Suriname Energy Chamber is set to host the Local Content Conference 2025, to advance conversations on local content development within the country’s extractive industries, including oil, gas, and mineral sectors. The conference, a three-day...

“Indigenous and tribal pineapple growers in Suriname turn tradition into a commercial export venture”

In the Pará district, about an hour's drive from Paramaribo, something beautiful is growing, literally. Between secondary rainforest and savanna soils, small-scale indigenous farmers are advancing the cultivation of organic pineapples. Modest...

Newsweek shines global spotlight on Suriname

-Highlights Guyana’s growing regional leadership A RECENT Newsweek feature by six-time Emmy Award-winning television producer and columnist, Arick Wierson, has brought international attention to Suriname and the nation’s new president, Jennifer...

Suriname Emerges as Caribbean’s Next Oil & Gas Powerhouse

Suriname is emerging as a rising star in the global energy scene and has the potential to make a significant impact with its vast oil and gas reserves. A string of major offshore oil discoveries has positioned the Caribbean nation as one of the...

Closing the Gap: Managing Journal Entry Risk in the Record-to-Report Process

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World Trade Centre Georgetown marks new era in Guyana’s economic expansion

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, lauded the establishment of the World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG), describing it as a “timely and visionary step” in Guyana’s development...

Suriname shelves oil royalty payout

Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 21:29 by Writer Surinamese economy minister Andrew Baasaron The three-month old Suriname government, led by President Jennifer Geerlings Simons, has scrapped an initiative to distribute oil royalties of...

Thomas United masters pick up win in goodwill series in Suriname

GUYANA’S Thomas United Masters football side on Saturday captured a 2-nil win over Surinamese Masters side Sportivo as part of their goodwill series. Anthony Stanton stepped up in the 5th minute of play to give them the lead before Christopher...

Surinamese banana exports back in focus for Europe

"We are a 'price maker' in the region and we would like to keep it that way," says Nitesh Ramlakhan, Director of Production Operations at Food and Agriculture Industries (FAI). As Suriname's only banana plantation, the company occupies a unique...

Ranked: Countries With the Most Years in Poor Health

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Guyana, Suriname still to finalise financing for Corentyne River Bridge project

Oct 19, 2025 News (Kaieteur News) – Vice President (VP), Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday stated that the governments of Guyana and Suriname are still to finalise an agreement on financing for the much-anticipated Corentyne River Bridge project. Vice...

Guyana gives more to citizens from oil than Suriname would have with royalty transfers – Jagdeo

Oct 19, 2025 News …said Govt. played it safe (Kaieteur News) – Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo said unlike Suriname, Guyana was careful when it crafted its oil model, especially when considering how citizens would benefit from the oil resources....

Goals and Highlights: Suriname 1-1 Guatemala in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

EVENT ENDED Get real-time updates on Suriname vs Guatemala live coverage, minute by minute of the match, score, how to watch, stream information and latest updates of 2026 World Cup Concacaf Qualifiers Group A Matchday 3 with VAVEL. Game will...