Guyana free of African Swine Fever, Suriname conducting survey

Last Updated on Monday, 20 October 2025, 18:56 by Denis Chabrol Guyana is free of African Swine Fever (ASF) based on latest tests conducted this year, even as neighbouring Suriname is collecting samples from pigs to send overseas for testing,...

Suriname invests in small-scale passion fruit cultivation for export

Around 1 million tons of passion fruit are grown worldwide, with more than 80% produced in South America. Brazil is by far the largest producer, followed by Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador. Among these four countries, Peru is the leading exporter,...

Thomas United masters pick up win in goodwill series in Suriname

GUYANA’S Thomas United Masters football side on Saturday captured a 2-nil win over Surinamese Masters side Sportivo as part of their goodwill series. Anthony Stanton stepped up in the 5th minute of play to give them the lead before Christopher...

Suriname emerges as Caribbean’s next O&G powerhouse

Image by ClaudioVentrella/ iStock Suriname is emerging as a rising star in the global energy scene and has the potential to make a significant impact with its vast oil and gas reserves. A string of major offshore oil discoveries has positioned the...

Suriname Energy Chamber Promotes Inclusive Growth through Local Content Conference

The Suriname Energy Chamber is set to host the Local Content Conference 2025, to advance conversations on local content development within the country’s extractive industries, including oil, gas, and mineral sectors. The conference, a three-day...

Guyana gives more to citizens from oil than Suriname would have with royalty transfers – Jagdeo

Oct 19, 2025 News …said Govt. played it safe (Kaieteur News) – Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo said unlike Suriname, Guyana was careful when it crafted its oil model, especially when considering how citizens would benefit from the oil resources....

Guyana, Suriname still to finalise financing for Corentyne River Bridge project

Oct 19, 2025 News (Kaieteur News) – Vice President (VP), Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday stated that the governments of Guyana and Suriname are still to finalise an agreement on financing for the much-anticipated Corentyne River Bridge project. Vice...

SURINAME-COURT-Court rules charges filed against former finance minister were lawful

SURINAME-PARDON-President reiterates no request received for pardon of men convicted with Bouterse

Suriname Emerges as Caribbean’s Next Oil & Gas Powerhouse

Suriname is emerging as a rising star in the global energy scene and has the potential to make a significant impact with its vast oil and gas reserves. A string of major offshore oil discoveries has positioned the Caribbean nation as one of the...

Suriname: Police officer detained in shooting death

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – Police have detained one of their colleagues after a businessman was shot and killed on Tuesday night. The police said that the incident occurred in Nickerie on the north-west coast of the country and that initial...

Suriname shelves oil royalty payout

Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 21:29 by Writer Surinamese economy minister Andrew Baasaron The three-month old Suriname government, led by President Jennifer Geerlings Simons, has scrapped an initiative to distribute oil royalties of...

From cash crop dream to knowledge crisis: Surinamese farmers seek a way out of uncertainty

In the sweltering Paramaribo heat, grower Jaswant, a member of the agricultural cooperative Kwatta, works tirelessly on his one-and-a-half-hectare plot. "Thanks to a clever system of crop rotation, there is always something flowering or in the...

Asantehene invited to Suriname’s Golden Jubilee anniversary celebrations

Young Rivals win T20 tournament in Suriname; Lusignan dethroned

Young Rivals of Fairfield, East Coast Demerara, emerged champions of a three-team T20 competition last weekend in Suriname, defeating fellow Guyanese side and 2024 champions Lusignan Sports Club in the final. Spartans of Suriname was the other...

Dutch fruit importer launches large-scale avocado plantation in Suriname

Dutch fruit trader Kees Rijnhout, CEO of Jaguar The Fresh Company, is set to establish a large-scale avocado plantation in Suriname with partners. In six to seven years, the first containers of Surinamese avocados are expected to arrive in...

Former Suriname president hopes son's immigration status in the US will be treated 'fairly'

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC -Former Suriname president, Chandrikapersad Santokhi says he hopes that the detention of his son in the United States in connection with his immigration status “will be handled carefully and fairly, in accordance with...

SURINAME-PARDON-Lawyer files request for clemency for four men convicted with former president Desi Bouterse

CONCACAF WC QUALIFIERS: SURINAME DRAW WITH HOSTS PANAMA

Suriname earned a 1-1 draw in Panama to remain on top of Group A with six points. Panama also have six and the same goal difference, but Suriname scored an extra goal. Also in that group, Guatemala are third after edging home side El Salvador 1-0.

Kilmarnock’s Djenairo Daniels faces long layoff after knee injury in Suriname World Cup qualifier

Stuart Kettlewell says Kilmarnock will give mental support to striker Djenairo Daniels after he suffered a significant knee injury. The 23-year-old, who moved to Kilmarnock in the summer, was injured playing for Suriname against Guatemala in World...