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Surinamese banana exports back in focus for Europe
"We are a 'price maker' in the region and we would like to keep it that way," says Nitesh Ramlakhan, Director of Production Operations at Food and Agriculture Industries (FAI). As Suriname's only banana plantation, the company occupies a unique...

Guyana, Suriname can be regional leaders on food, energy security – Robert Persaud
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Bowling proud of podium finish at Suriname Invitational; focus switches to Guyana Open
Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) Secretary Chet Bowling says standing on the podium at the recently concluded DSB Suriname Invitational is both a personal and national achievement, marking another proud moment for Guyana’s golfers on the international...

World Trade Centre Georgetown marks new era in Guyana’s economic expansion
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, lauded the establishment of the World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG), describing it as a “timely and visionary step” in Guyana’s development...
Designing a Resilient and Data-Driven FinCrime Function in the Age of AI
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Drilling to begin on Amazon mouth
Brazil’s Government approved exploratory drilling by State-run oil-giant Petrobras near the mouth of the Amazon River. The decision comes only weeks before the UN climate conference in Belem, COP30, where efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuels...

Panama vs Suriname: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview
Panama and Suriname face off in World Cup 2026 qualifying action. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch Panama vs. Suriname and odds. How to watch Panama vs Suriname Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Time: 9...

Trinidad and Tobago grouped with Mexico for 2026 Concacaf U-17 Men’s qualifiers
Sports Roneil Walcott 18 Minutes Ago Trinidad and Tobago under-17 men's coach Shawn Cooper. - TTFA Media Trinidad and Tobago's men's under-17 footballers have been drawn with Central American giants Mexico for the 2026 Concacaf Under-17 Men's...

America’s Millionaires and Billionaires vs. Other Top Countries
Mapped: Financing Risk by Country in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Most countries (90)...

My Time in Mexico’s Largest Immigration Detention Center
The first time I spoke with survivors of the Darién Gap, I was in jail in Mexico. It was July 2021, and I was serving a brief stint as the token gringa inmate in Siglo XXI, Mexico’s largest immigration detention center, located in the city of...

Quality infrastructure getting a boost
Barbados is one of 15 CARIFORUM members that will benefit from a new 3 million Euros (approximately BDS$7 million) initiative to strengthen their quality infrastructure (QI). The support includes the development of QI-related policies,...

Petrobras Gets Green Light for Foz do Amazonas Exploration
Brazilian state oil company Petrobras has finally obtained an operating license to conduct exploratory deepwater drilling in the environmentally sensitive Foz do Amazonas Basin in Brazil's Equatorial Margin, which the company hopes is along the...

UN liquidity crisis: analysis of contributions paid by UN Member States by date of payment (2019-2025)
This analysis is regularly updated and serves as complementary information to ISHR’s report ‘Budget Battles at the UN: How States try to Defund Human Rights’ launched on 21 October 2025. Funding the UN’s regular budget The UN’s regular budget...

Thomas United set to tour Suriname
Thomas United is set to tour Suriname Thomas United Football Club is set to embark on a two-match goodwill series tour of neighbour Suriname from October 18th to 20th. This was confirmed by club official and long-serving administrator Paul...

Guyana-Suriname business conference focuses on regional prosperity
Photo via IBC facebook The third annual International Business Conference opened yesterday at the Guyana Marriott hotel with calls for deeper collaboration among regional enterprises, as local and foreign participants explore ways to turn Guyana’s...

Suriname Faces Guatemala in Crucial World Cup Qualifier This Friday
Paramaribo, Suriname – Suriname’s dream of qualifying for their first World Cup will face a significant test on Friday when they host Guatemala in a critical CONCACAF qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup. Kickoff is set for 5:00 PM ET at the...

Suriname vs. Guatemala: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview
Suriname and Guatemala face off in World Cup 2026 qualifying action. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch Suriname vs Guatemala and odds. How to watch Suriname vs. Guatemala Date: Friday, October 10, 2025...

“Rising demand drives launch of modern lettuce cultivation project”
"Now is the time to roll up our sleeves," say landowner and entrepreneur Henk Kasi and cultivation technician and passionate horticulture pioneer Rakesh Jhagroe. Together, under the name Agro Nature Su NV, they are launching an ambitious project:...

Goals and Highlights: Suriname 1-1 Guatemala in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
EVENT ENDED Get real-time updates on Suriname vs Guatemala live coverage, minute by minute of the match, score, how to watch, stream information and latest updates of 2026 World Cup Concacaf Qualifiers Group A Matchday 3 with VAVEL. Game will...