Safe, Stable, Scalable and Highly Available. Toothpicks or Matches? eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, Feb 26, 2025– It is unfortunately an illusion, a dream to think that the largest countries, companies, institutions, organizations or those with the most customers will survive in the struggle for existence. It is the enterprises that best know how to adapt to changing…
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Planned Until 2023 eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 26 February 2025– Conabio, Brazil’s National Biodiversity Commission, has established new national biodiversity targets for the period 2025 to 2030 and recommended a new set of measures for the National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAP), pursuant to the Dec. 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), of which the South American country…
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Transition in Brazil eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 25 feb 2025– Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pointed out that his country, Brazil, would rely on fossil fuels to finance the transition to clean energy. He made those remarks during a contract signing ceremony with Transpetro and oil companies Rio Grande and Mac Laren. He also underlined that the…
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eyesonsuriname A New Chapter for Indonesia in BRICS Amsterdam, February 24th, 2025 – Indonesia’s entry into the BRICS bloc in January 2025 marked a significant milestone in its diplomatic journey. As the first Southeast Asian nation to join BRICS, Indonesia has injected fresh energy into the coalition, extending its reach into the dynamic Southeast Asian region.…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, February 23rd, 2025 – In a recent YouTube video, renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs raises a thought-provoking question: Is the United States overreacting to China’s economic rise? Sachs highlights that China has not been involved in a war for over 40 years, while the U.S. appears to be preparing for a potential conflict with…
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First Promising Offshore Oil Project eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 19 feb. 2025– SBM Offshore is taking the lead in developing Suriname’s first offshore oil project. The company is already fully engaged in training local talent, well before the first Floating Production Storage and Offloading unit (FPSO) becomes operational in 2028 for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu project. “We started three years earlier than…
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Bribery Case eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, Feb.19th 2025–The fine imposed by the Dutch Financial Markets Authority (AFM) on SBM Offshore has been substantially reduced from 2 million to 675,000 euros. This penalty, which was imposed in 2019 for failing to timely inform investors about bribery issues in Brazil, was significantly lowered after legal opposition by the Trade…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, February 18th, 2025 – In a groundbreaking move, SBM Offshore and TotalEnergies have announced a joint venture to develop offshore oil production in Suriname. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for the South American nation, poised to become a major player in the global oil and gas industry. The GranMorgu Project: A Game…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, February 18th, 2025 – Petrobras has announced the commencement of operations for its major oil production platform, Almirante Tamandaré, in the offshore oil field Búzios. This state-of-the-art platform marks a significant milestone in Brazil’s energy sector, promising to enhance the country’s oil production capabilities and drive economic growth. A Technological Marvel The Almirante…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, February 18th, 2025 – In a bold and controversial move, President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of all USAID payments to journalists and media outlets, including prominent names like Politico and The New York Times. This decision has sent shockwaves through the media industry, raising questions about the motivations behind it and…
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