eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, March 11th, 2025 – Albert Ramdin, Suriname’s seasoned diplomat, has stepped into the spotlight as the newly elected Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS). His election marks a historic moment as the first Caribbean leader to hold this position. However, his tenure begins on a precarious note, as his diplomatic maneuvers…
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Ramdin from Suriname eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 11th 2025–Suriname’s Foreign Minister, Albert Ramdin was elected Monday as the new Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the term 2025-2030, marking a historic first for a representative from a Caribbean Community (Caricom) member State. “The Caribbean Community is confident that Minister Ramdin will serve in his new role…
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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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eyesonguyana Amsterdam, September 24th, 2024 – In 2015, Guyana’s fortunes changed dramatically with the discovery of vast offshore oil reserves. This small South American nation, known for its lush rainforests and diverse culture, suddenly found itself on the brink of an economic transformation. The potential for wealth was immense, but so were the risks. The…
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So is neighbour Guyana eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, August 3rd, 2024– There is a very strong possibility Suriname could become a strong and pivotal oil and gas development player the coming years. With the potential to significantly influence global energy dynamics, according to Mr. Patrick Jelinek, a well known source in the Oil and Gas environment. According to Mr. Patrick Jelinek, the cards Guyana holds at this point of the game are so strong it’s difficult…
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eyesonguyana Amsterdam, 27 april 2024–ExxonMobil’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the Board, Darren Woods, hailed Guyana’s oil story as one that will be well remembered in the history of the oil and gas sector. “I believe Guyana will go down as one of the most successful deepwater developments in the history of the…
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Petrobras Jubilant finding more oil eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 9 april 2024– Brazilian oil giant Petrobras has struck oil in a well located in Brazil’s Potiguar Basin, during a campaign it embarked on in earnest to repeat exploration successes off the coasts of Guyana and Suriname. Announcing the find in an April 9 release, Petrobras said its…
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Two regions in dispute eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, April 9 2024–Guyanese authorities have requested the United Nations Security Council to review Venezuela’s territorial claims over the oil-rich Essequibo region, under the jurisdiction of the former British colony since 1899, but which Caracas has annexed to all its official maps following a referendum last year. The Guyanese Government…
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Centuries Old Territorial Dispute Flames Up eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 22 March 2024 — Venezuela’s National Assembly Thursday passed a law creating a new region in the oil-rich Essequibo territory under Guyanese control since the late 1800s on which Caracas claims sovereignty. The Venezuelan Parliament unanimously approved the creation of the state of Guayana Esequiba, which is…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 15 Jan. 2024–The Guyana-Suriname basin is projected to add 950,000 barrels of oil per day (b/d) to market supply, with four projects to come on stream in the period 2025-2028. One floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel will start operations each year in the period. 1. ONE GUYANA (Yellowtail project) – Developers: ExxonMobil,…
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