Suriname-Guyana Chamber urges political parties to prioritise Corentyne River Bridge, Canawaima ferry

A schematic of the proposed bridge Noting that general elections are approaching, the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) on Wednesday called on political parties here to prioritise the Corentyne River Bridge and the modernization of the...

The tripartite illusion

Wes­ley Gib­bings In small economies such as ours in the Caribbean, there are bound to be anom­alies in the for­mal arrange­ments de­signed to achieve in­dus­tri­al peace, and en­su­ing wealth gen­er­a­tion, in­volv­ing work­ers, em­ploy­ers, and...

New research: Deforestation rates on recognized Afro-descendant lands in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Suriname are as much as 55% lower than the norm

ARLINGTON, Va. (July 22, 2025) – Afro-descendant peoples in four Amazon countries show remarkable achievements in environmental stewardship, according to new research from Conservation International, published today in Nature Communications Earth...

Suriname has its first female president, adding to slate of women leaders in Caribbean

A medical doctor and one-time parliamentary speaker will lead the Caribbean Community’s only Dutch-speaking member nation as president, giving the region its fourth female head of government. Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons was officially sworn-in...

Suriname’s first female president sworn into office

Photo: President of Suriname, Jenny Simons (Photo courtesy CANA). Suriname’s first female president, Jenny Simons, was sworn in as the country’s first female president, alongside Gregory Rusland, who was inaugurated as vice president. In the...

Suriname’s new president targets fiscal discipline, social progress

Suriname’s new president Jennifer Geerlings-Simons said at her swearing in yesterday that the country’s government must ensure massive expected profits from offshore oil and gas ventures improve living standards for all, adding “fiscal discipline...

Suriname elects first female President in Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons

The Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla Barnett, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Her Excellency Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons on her election as the President of Suriname. In her message Dr. Barnett...

Suriname finance minister calls for further reduction in subsidies

Suriname's outgoing finance and planning minister Stanley Raghoebarsing is calling for a further reduction in subsidies, warning that expenditures are spiralling out of control. Subsidies and transfers are already higher than budgeted for this...

Seprod looking to extract more synergies from workforce

Manufacturing and distribution company Seprod Limited is looking to extract maximum benefit from its acquisition programme over the last two years. Reporting to shareholders on Monday, CEO Richard Pandohie said since the company’s last annual...

SURINAME-ECONOMY-Suriname government urged to further reduce subsidies

SURINAME-FINANCE-IMF wants to continue relationship with uriname under incoming government

Reconsider celebrations for Amerindian Heritage Month

Dear Editor, It is election time, and it is essential to acknowledge the origins of the country’s development, particularly the contributions of the Indigenous population, who played a vital role in its evolution into a modern state, Guyana. We...

Family of Guyanese man plan Court action over “illegal extradition” to Suriname

Attorneys representing a Guyanese man, who was handed over to Suriname law enforcement and is now detained in Suriname are moving to the High Court to challenge, what they have described as his “illegal extradition” to Suriname for a crime he...

Wanted Guyanese man waived rights, handed over to Surinamese police- Solicitor General

Last Updated on Friday, 18 July 2025, 10:51 by Denis Chabrol –Legal battle looms to secure suspect’s return Raymond David A Guyanese man, who was wanted by Surinamese police for alleged drugs trafficking, opted not to subject himself to...

Hess withdraws from one Suriname offshore oil block

Suriname’s state-owned oil and energy company, Staatsolie, has confirmed that the American oil and gas company Hess Corporation has decided to relinquish its interest in Block 59 offshore Suriname. “Hess has fulfilled its minimum-work obligations...

Guyanese businessman handed over to Suriname police pleading for help

Raymond David – lawyers say he was unlawfully transferred The Attorney General’s Chambers has denied the contention by Attorney Dexter Todd that the police forces of Guyana and Suriname kidnapped Guyanese businessman Raymond David, co-owner of...

Population growth in first half of 2025 similar to last year

Download CSVShow datatable Population dynamics, first half year Bevolkingsgroei 2025* (x 1,000) 2024 (x 1,000) 2023 (x 1,000) Population growth 36.92 37.88 52.59 Immigrants 141.16 138.82 149.29 Emigrants 95.60 94.04 90.73 Deaths 89.56 88.54 86.28...

Suriname gets new government and its first female president

On a steamy hot day in Suriname, parliamentarians took less than an hour to elect by acclamation the republic’s first female president following general elections in late May, as a new multi-party government takes power in the Caribbean Community...

Suriname-Guyana Chamber conference to see expansion in booths

-DDL, Suriname Alcoholic Beverages to collaborate on product The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) launched its third edition of the International Business Conference (IBC) Guyana 2025, under the theme “Bridging Businesses for Regional...

Jenny Simons sworn in as Suriname’s first female President

Jenny Simons made history on Wednesday when she was sworn in as Suriname’s first female president, marking a significant milestone for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member state. She was inaugurated alongside Gregory Rusland, who now serves as...