News from Suriname:
Global Hindi language resource portal to be launched in Suriname
May 10, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- After hosting the World Hindi Conference in 2003, Suriname will now host a global Hindi language initiative. This will not be a conference or seminar but Suriname will witness the launching of the largest global...
Parliamentary support drops for Suriname president
May 7, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname-- As a result of a major shake-up of his cabinet, parliamentary support for Suriname’s President Desi Bouterse has effectively dropped from 36 to 30 of the 51 seats. In the reshuffle, Bouterse dismissed five ministers.
Adapt foreign policy coordination to changing global environment, says Suriname minister
May 5, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- The Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) foreign policy coordination in a constantly changing international climate was the common thread running through the addresses at the fifteenth meeting of the Council for...
OAS assistant secretary general in Suriname for foreign relations meeting
May 3, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- The assistant secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Albert Ramdin, arrived in Suriname this week to attend a meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations.
UN rights chief disturbed by Suriname amnesty legislation
April 14, 2012
GENEVA, Switzerland -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, said on Friday that she was “disturbed” by the recent decision by Suriname to pass an amendment to an existing law that grants immunity for...
Silent march in Suriname against amnesty legislation draws thousands
April 11, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- Over 5,000 people participated in a silent march in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname, on Tuesday to demonstrate against the amnesty legislation that was passed last week in the National Assembly.
Suriname Airways makes inaugural flight to Guyana
April 5, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- It was hailed as a new chapter in bilateral relations between Guyana and Suriname when the latter country’s national air carrier touched down at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) en route to Miami.
Three regional airlines banned by EU in new blacklist update
April 4, 2012
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- The European Commission adopted on Tuesday the 19th update of the European list of air carriers, including three Caribbean airlines, which are for safety reasons subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions.
First Suriname-Guyana financial venture launched
April 2, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- The first trans-border financial services venture between Guyana and Suriname has been realised with the launch of two services of Assuria NV, the leading and largest insurance company in Suriname.
Suriname amnesty debate stalls
March 26, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- A debate in the Surinamese parliament on Friday to discuss a proposed bill that may eventually end a murder trial against President Desi Bouterse was postponed indefinitely since there was no quorum to hold the meeting.
Suriname police launch manhunt after triple murder
March 20, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- Police in Suriname started a massive manhunt early Sunday morning in a bid to arrest a man who allegedly murdered three persons the previous night. Charles Franklin is the main and so far only suspect in the brutal...
Witness puts Suriname president at mass murder scene
March 12, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- A witness during an ongoing mass murder trial here in Paramaribo gave evidence on Friday that former army leader and current president of Suriname, Desi Bouterse, was at the murder scene in February 1982, when...
Region must recognize role of Caribbean women, says Suriname president
March 9, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- President of Suriname and chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has called on the region to recognise the role women play in the development of the Caribbean. In observing International Women’s Day...
CARICOM heads to meet in Suriname; restructuring and reform high on agenda
March 6, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- When Caribbean Community (CARICOM) heads of government meet in Suriname next week Thursday and Friday for their 23rd Inter-Sessional Conference, it is to discuss a crisp agenda, which has among its priorities...
Education ministerial meeting opens in Suriname
March 2, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- The vice president of Suriname, Robert Ameerali, the secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza, and the Surinamese minister of education, Raymond Sapoen, inaugurated the...
Suriname and China to enhance technical cooperation
February 29, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- The Chinese government is extending a US$ 4.8 million grant to Suriname, the Surinamese ministry of foreign affairs has announced. According to the ministry, the two countries will sign an agreement for economic and...
Suriname strengthens ties with Equatorial Guinea
February 29, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- The governments of Suriname and Equatorial Guinea have agreed to establish embassies in their respective countries, which should facilitate further strengthening of bilateral relations between the two nations.
Contestants dazzle at Miss India World Wide Pageant in Suriname
February 27, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- Contestants from Suriname, Guyana, Barbados, Jamaica and French Guiana were among the crowd’s favourites last Thursday night during the Talent Competition of the Miss India World Wide pageant here in Paramaribo.
Ministers of education to meet in Suriname to strengthen the role of teachers
February 25, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- Ministers of Education of the Americas will meet March 1-2 in Paramaribo, Suriname, in an event coordinated by the Organization of American States to analyze the current status of the teaching profession in the region.
Bollywood celebrities and beauties arrive for international pageant in Suriname
February 22, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname; A score of Bollywood movie stars and beauty queens from 35 countries have arrived in Paramaribo for the highly acclaimed Miss India World Wide 2012 beauty pageant to be held here on Saturday, February 25.
IDB's Caribbean governors meet in Suriname to discuss regional opportunities, challenges
February 15, 2012
BERGENDAL, Suriname -- Top economic authorities from the Caribbean region gathered in Suriname on Monday to discuss common development opportunities and challenges during the first annual meeting of the Governors of the...
Suriname, IDB sign loans totaling $20 million
February 14, 2012
BERGENDAL, Suriname -- Authorities from Suriname and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on Monday signed the contracts for two loans totaling $20 million to help finance a conditional cash transfers program and the national census.
IDB strengthens partnership with Caribbean
February 13, 2012
WASHINGTON, USA -- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has strengthened its historic partnership with member countries of the English-speaking Caribbean and Suriname. IDB general manager for the Caribbean Department, Gerard Johnson...
Suriname parliament calls for effective counseling services after suicide-murder tragedy
February 8, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- Even as the country is trying to come to terms with an unprecedented tragedy in which a father took his own life and that of his three young children, the Surinamese parliament has called for more effective counseling.
Suriname police on strike
February 4, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- A strike action of the Suriname Police Force entered its third day on Friday, even as President Desi Bouterse called on the Suriname Police Union (SPB) to suspend the work stoppage. Police officers went on strike Wednesday.
Commentary: French bridge to Brazil: The Caribbean should not be stranded
January 20, 2012
The world is about to see Europe linked to South America in a way that has never happened before. A bridge will link French Guiana, the last European outpost in the Americas, with Brazil, the largest country in South America and now the sixth largest economy...
Suriname president meets with Iran leader
January 14, 2012
MANAGUA, Nicaragua -- President Desi Bouterse of Suriname on Tuesday in Managua held a bilateral meeting with the Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The meeting took place at the sidelines of the inauguration of Daniel Ortega...
Incoming CARICOM chairman calls for a year of change
January 7, 2012
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) – The incoming Caribbean Community (CARICOM) chairman, Desi Bouterse, has called on the region to make 2012 a year of change. Bouterse, who is also the president of Dutch-speaking Suriname, said that...
Suriname, IDB reached important milestones in 2011
January 6, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- The government of Suriname and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) agreed a new strategy to lend a record amount of around US$300 million in the period 2011-2015. The Bank also approved financing and...
Suriname youth programme a regional best practice, says CARICOM secretary general
December 17, 2011
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- Secretary-general of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Irwin LaRocque has characterised the Surinamese youth programmes as a regional best practice. On the second day of an official visit to Suriname...
Suriname to improve accuracy and accessibility of statistical data
December 17, 2011
WASHINGTON, USA -- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$5 million loan, National Population and Housing Census and Household Budget Survey: Increasing Use of Basic Statistics, to increase and facilitate...
IDB approves loan for public capital expenditure management in Suriname
December 12, 2011
WASHINGTON, USA -- Suriname will strengthen its public capital expenditure management with a US$20 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). “The reform effort will combine policy initiatives as well as government action,”...
Suriname to strengthen financial sector with US$40 million loan
December 10, 2011
WASHINGTON, USA -- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$40 million loan that supports the government of Suriname’s comprehensive and fundamental financial sector reform program designed to strengthen...
Suriname to improve social protection system
December 8, 2011
WASHINGTON, USA -- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $15 million loan for a social protection support program in Suriname. The project will support the efforts of the government of Suriname to enhance the effectiveness...
Suriname to host CARIFESTA in 2013
December 6, 2011
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- Suriname will host the 11th staging of CARIFESTA, the Caribbean’s premier festival of the creative and performing arts in 2013; this after their first successful hosting in 2003. Dr Hilary Brown, CARICOM Secretariat’s programme...
IDB reaffirms commitment to support Suriname
November 22, 2011
WASHINGTON, USA -- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has announced the approval by the board of executive directors of the 2011-2015 country strategy with Suriname, which aims to support the country’s efforts to modernize its public sector.
Suriname to learn more about CARICOM legal procedures
November 18, 2011
GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat is moving to improve the understanding in Suriname of legislative processes in CARICOM. From 21-22 November, legal experts within the CARICOM Secretariat will...
Dutch government considered military invasion of Suriname
November 10, 2011
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- The Netherlands and the United States devised plans for a joint military invasion of Suriname back in 1986 when then army chief, now president, Desi Bouterse was in power and the country was struggling with an internal conflict.
CARICOM debates framework for civil participation
November 9, 2011
PARAMARIBO, Suriname – As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) seeks to consolidate the mantra of ‘A Community for All’, which was sounded by CARICOM leaders several years ago, according to assistant secretary general, Colin Granderson...
Suriname renews partnership with World Bank
November 8, 2011
WASHINGTON, USA -- Françoise Clottes, World Bank director for the Caribbean, Giorgio Valentini, World Bank country representative for Suriname, and Kirk Ifill, representative of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of...
