Go-Invest strengthens trade, cultural ties with Suriname

THE Guyana Office for Investment (Go-Invest), on Thursday, outfitted the Guyana Embassy in Suriname with a locally made canoe, a selection of Guyanese products, and investment and export promotion information. This initiative, led by Dr Peter Ramsaroop, …

Local operator combines Guyana & Suriname tourism with ‘Dutch Heritage Tour’ 

Evergreen Adventures has announced the launch of its Dutch Heritage Tour, an immersive 8-day, 7-night journey exploring the deep-rooted Dutch colonial history of Guyana and Suriname. The Guyana Office for Investment had initiated the birth of this concept …

“Uphold democracy, invest in infrastructure, train your people” – Pres Ali to Suriname

‘Invest in infrastructure, train your people’ – Pres. Ali advises, as Suriname prepares for oil boom

With the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting that Suriname’s economic growth will soar to 55 percent by 2028 – driven by major offshore oil production, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has outlined key lessons from Guyana’s experience in managing oil …

As Suriname prepares for oil boom, Guyana’s President says ‘work with us’

Exciting developments are unfolding in Suriname following last year’s announcement of a substantial US$10.5 billion investment in the country’s Block 58 oil and gas project. As the Dutch-speaking nation prepares for an oil boom in the years ahead, the …

Cultural groups from Brazil, Suriname & Belize to perform at this year’s Amerindian Heritage Month celebrations

Some $205 million has been approved for Amerindian Heritage Month celebrations this year. Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai revealed that a portion of these funds will be dedicated towards hosting cultural groups from around the region, that …

Digicel signs landmark pole-sharing deal with EBS in Suriname

Marking a major step forward in enhancing Suriname's digital infrastructure, Digicel today announced that it signed a landmark pole-sharing agreement with EBS on January 30. This agreement will also pave the way for future fibre-to-the-home and fibre- …

Suriname hosts postponed Amazon Cooperation Treaty ministerial meeting

Suriname is hosting the 15th ministerial meeting of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation that was originally scheduled to have been last year but was postponed due to internal challenges within the grouping. Foreign Affairs, International Business, …

Suriname reneges on promise to deliver 150 licences to Guyanese fishers

Feb 03, 2025 News Kaieteur News- Authorities in Suriname have reneged on a promise to deliver 150 fishing licences to Guyanese fishermen, but the Guyana Government is still hopeful that their Dutch speaking neighbour will change their mind and deliver on …

TotalEnergies lets Suriname drilling contract

TotalEnergies EP Suriname BV has let a managed pressure drilling contract to Stena Drilling for the Stena DrillMAX in Suriname.  The contract has an extension option  for up to an additional 3 wells. The drilling program is expected to start in second- …