COMMENTARY Dear Editor, As a public communication analyst with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, I believe Suriname’s emergence as a potential top global oil producer presents a significant opportunity to position the country as a premier business destination. With the world’s estimated highest projected oil production growth through 2035, Suriname could and should be on the…
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Robert J. Faucher U.S. Ambassador to Suriname eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, April7th 2025 “Suriname has unbelievable and significant untapped potential,” U.S. Ambassador to Suriname Robert J. Faucher said in a recent interview, emphasizing investment as a key area of engagement between the U.S. and Suriname. He highlighted the need for reforms to attract businesses, particularly in energy, mining, and tourism, while…
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Michel Siffre antonfoek.com Amsterdam, 6 april 2025– In 1972, French scientist Michel Siffre conducted a radical experiment by isolating himself in a dark cave 440 feet underground for 180 days. He aimed to understand the relationship between the human mind and time, hypothesizing that extreme conditions could unlock insights into human biology. Siffre entered the cave…
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Lula and Janja eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, April 6th 2025–Brazil’s Federal Attorney General’s Office (AGU) issued an opinion last Friday, April 4th, defining guidelines for the role of the president’s spouse, specifically addressing First Lady Rosângela da Silva (Janja) and her expenses. Prompted by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration’s Civil House amid criticism over Janja’s expenses, the AGU…
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Latin American, Caribbean Corruption and Hope eyesonsuriname Amsterdam April 1st 2025–In the shadow of lush rainforests and along the banks of murky rivers, another kind of darkness lurks – one created not by nature, but by human hands. Corruption, like a slow-flowing undercurrent, has embedded itself in the foundation of Suriname and its Caribbean sister islands, where…
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Panama eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, April 1st 2025–The Government of Panama has extended a safe-conduct for former President Ricardo Martinelli (2009-2014), currently sheltering in the Nicaraguan Embassy since Feb. 2024 after being sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined US$ 19.2 million for money laundering. Initially, Martinelli was granted a safe-conduct on March 27, valid until midnight…
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Presidential Linked Drugs shipments from Ecuador to Europe eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, March 28th 2025– A large-scale drug trafficking investigation, supported by Europol, led to the dismantling of an Ecuadorian criminal cell involved in supplying wholesale cocaine to the EU via major ports. The international operation, led by the Ecuadorian National Police (Policía Nacional del Ecuador), also involved the…
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An International Banker Born in Suriname in the Global Financial World eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 26, 2025 – Maarten Pronk, born in Paramaribo, Suriname, has emerged as one of the most influential bankers on the global stage. His secret lies in the fact that despite his unprecedented financial successes, he has remained relatively unknown. “That brings…
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A Hidden Gem for Investors eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 25th 2025– In a world where investment opportunities seem endless, with countries like Brazil and Indonesia showing significant economic growth, it can be challenging to recognize Suriname’s unique value. Yet, this small country on the northeastern coast of South America offers a combination of factors that make it…
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Raises Much More Money Than Expected with New Loan eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 24, 2025 – The Surinamese company Staatsolie successfully issued a new bond on March 23, 2025, raising significantly more funds than initially planned. The company aimed to borrow US$ 304.1 million, but investors offered a total of US$ 515.8 million. This is US$…
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