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The Dutch Disease in Guyana ???

The Dutch Disease in Guyana ???

According to the Economist { … } eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, June 3d 2025–Not too long ago, the leading British Magazine Economist described Guyana as “about to become one of the most extreme cases” of the resource curse, referencing the rapid influx of oil revenue. But is that truly the case on the ground? The resource curse, or Dutch…
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Guyana our Dear Neighbour

Guyana our Dear Neighbour

Oil, Economic Transformation, and the Quest for National Development eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 23 april 2025– Guyana, our neighbour on the East and an equally small country in the northeastern corner of South America, has long been known for its natural beauty, rich biodiversity and diverse culture. However, in recent years, it has been catapulted onto the world stage due to…
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Guardians at the Border: Brazil's Military Role in Regional Security

Guardians at the Border: Brazil’s Military Role in Regional Security

eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, April 22nd, 2025 – As tensions simmer in South America, the deployment of Brazilian military forces along the border of Roraima with Venezuela has become a focal point of geopolitical discussions. While their presence is primarily aimed at maintaining stability and preventing cross-border unrest, questions arise about the broader implications of Brazil’s role…
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Lula vs. Trump: Diverging Approaches to Maduro’s Essequibo Claims and Their Impact on Guyana’s Oil Investors

Lula vs. Trump: Diverging Approaches to Maduro’s Essequibo Claims and Their Impact on Guyana’s Oil Investors

eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, April 16, 2025 – The Essequibo region, a contested territory between Venezuela and Guyana, has become a geopolitical flashpoint with significant implications for the burgeoning oil and gas sector in Guyana. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump have taken starkly different stances on Nicolás Maduro’s territorial claims,…
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Suriname’s Oil Boom: A Golden Opportunity to Shine as a Global Business Hub.

Suriname’s Oil Boom: A Golden Opportunity to Shine as a Global Business Hub.

COMMENTARY Dear Editor, As a public communication analyst with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, I believe Suriname’s emergence as a potential top global oil producer presents a significant opportunity to position the country as a premier business destination. With the world’s estimated highest projected oil production growth through 2035, Suriname could and should be on the…
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Suriname’s amazing and incredible untapped potential

Robert J. Faucher U.S. Ambassador to Suriname eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, April 7th 2025 “Suriname has unbelievable and significant untapped potential,” U.S. Ambassador to Suriname Robert J. Faucher said in a recent interview, emphasizing investment as a key area of engagement between the U.S. and Suriname. He highlighted the need for reforms to attract businesses, particularly in energy, mining, and tourism,…
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A Hidden Gem for Investors eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 25th 2025– In a world where investment opportunities seem endless, with countries like Brazil and Indonesia showing significant economic growth, it can be challenging to recognize Suriname’s unique value. Yet, this small country on the northeastern coast of South America offers a combination of factors that make it…
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Staatsolie Suriname

Staatsolie [ Suriname ]

Raises Much More Money Than Expected with New Loan eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 24, 2025 – The Surinamese company Staatsolie successfully issued a new bond on March 23, 2025, raising significantly more funds than initially planned. The company aimed to borrow US$ 304.1 million, but investors offered a total of US$ 515.8 million. This is US$…
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Guyana Oil Production

Guyana Economic Growth +14.4%

Revenues expected to reach $157 billion by 2040. eyesonsuriname Amterdam March 23rd 2025– Guyana is the only South American country featuring a sizable economic growth. It was once one of the poorest countries in the Caribbean region until major oil deposits were discovered off its coasts in May 2015. According to a 2023 report, oil production in Guyana began in December 2019 and has generated over…
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Conflict Venezuela and Guyana escalating

Conflict Venezuela and Guyana escalating

Relations Turn Very Sour eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 4th 2025– Venezuela’s Armed Forces rejected neighboring Guyana’s patrolling waters yet to be delimited, Bolivarian authorities explained this weekend. The Chavista regime also spoke against Guyanese President Irfaan Ali’s latest remarks affecting the ongoing sovereignty controversy over the so-called Essequiba Guiana. On Saturday, Ali accused the Bolivarian Navy of…
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