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Why Suriname as an Emerging Oil-Rich Nation Could And Should Benefit from Diplomatic Representation in Moscow

Why Suriname as an Emerging Oil-Rich Nation Could And Should Benefit from Diplomatic Representation in Moscow

O P I N I O N eyesonsuriname Suriname finds itself at a crucial turning point in its history. With recent discoveries of substantial oil reserves in its coastal area, the country has the potential to develop into a significant economic player. This natural wealth can not only bring Suriname economic stability and prosperity but…
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Digitalization as Key to Surinamese Autonomy

Digitalization as Key to Surinamese Autonomy

Necessity in Times of Change eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, December 19, 2024– A blind horse can see and perceive that digitalization is not a luxury, but a strategic investment for the future of Suriname. It offers the key to financial-economic growth, improved education, increased earning capacity and strengthening of national autonomy. To overcome the challenges of rigidity,…
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Santokhi President

‘Royalties for everyone’

Suriname president plans to share future and upcoming oil wealth eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 26 november 2024– All Surinamese adults to receive payment from recently discovered oil and gas reserves – ‘no one will be left behind’ Suriname’s president has announced a program of “royalties for everyone” as the South American nation plans for a boon from recently discovered oil and…
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Petrobras Oil

106.546.362.096,00 EuroS

or 110 Billion US$ Brazilian Oil and Gas Exploration eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 22 november 2024– Brazil’s oil and gas giant, Petrobras plans to spend US$ 111 billion [ or 106.546.362.096,00 Euros ] in the next five years between 2025 and 2029, with US$ 77 billion of this total earmarked for oil and gas exploration and production activities, according to a securities filing, and…
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Liquified Natural Gas

Liquefied natural gas opportunities for Suriname

Guyana would also benefit eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, November 8, 2024– Research agency Wood Mackenzie reports that Suriname and Guyana could together produce 12 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually. This could also be supplied at a competitive price. Demand for LNG is expected to increase at the end of this decade, as the industry…
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Suriname rivers also in danger? Gold mining triggers controversy

Suriname rivers also in danger?

Gold mining triggers controversy eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 2 november 2024– Four rivers in Amazonian indigenous territories were found to be at a high risk of mercury contamination, above levels considered safe, a report released this week citing a study by the NGO WWF-Brazil. The results indicate an “extremely high risk” of contamination in more than half…
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Nieuwe ziekte verwekkend virus variant in Brazilië ontdekt

Infectious disease emerges from Brazil

Extremely Serious Health Risk Suriname and other Neighbouring Countries eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, October 17th 2024– Brazilian scientists said this week that the samples of the Oropouche virus recently detected in South America’s largest country could belong to a new variant. According to the latest study on the subject published in The Lancet, the recent increase in…
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Compensation Slavery and the Slave Trade

From the U.K. to the Caribbean eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, October 14th 2024– A group of fifteen Caribbean governments have unanimously decided to demand an incredible £200 billion from the UK in compensation for its role in the slave trade, according to reports in the British media. It comes after the Prime Minister of Barbados told the…
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Lessons from Steven Coutinho for Brazil

Embracing Innovation: Lessons from Steven Coutinho for Brazil

eyesonbrasil Rethinking Economic Foundations Amsterdam, 28th of August 2024 – Steven Coutinho, often referred to as the “Philosopher Banker,” has introduced groundbreaking concepts aimed at transforming Suriname’s economy. His approach, detailed in his book “Thinking Outside Nature’s Box,” emphasizes moving away from a reliance on commodities and towards a diversified, value-added economy1. For Brazil, which…
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Both Clinton and Lula forget Suriname in their Climate related Chat

Damage by illegal Brazilian garimpeiros in Suriname not discussed. eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 25 August 2024 — When Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his former US colleague Bill Clinton met during a recent telephone conversation earlier this week they discussed climate change, energy transition and the protection of forests, among several other environmental issues. What…
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