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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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, February 11th, 2025 – Karl Marx’s economic theories have been a subject of intense debate and scrutiny over the years. While his ideas have influenced numerous political movements and policies, Austrian economists like Ludwig von Mises and Friedrich Hayek have pointed out several key mistakes and misconceptions in Marx’s approach. Mistakes and Misconceptions Javier…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, February 10th, 2025 – In the realm of economic and political thought, few figures stand as starkly opposed as Howard Zinn and Javier Milei. Both thinkers have devoted their lives to advocating for systems they believe will bring about wealth and prosperity for the people, but their approaches couldn’t be more different. Howard…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, February 8th, 2025 – In a dramatic turn of events, the Trump administration seized a second aircraft belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government in the Dominican Republic on February 6, 2025. This bold move, overseen by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Washington…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, February 6th, 2025 – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has recently announced plans to prospect oil in the Foz do Rio Amazonas region, a move that has sparked both excitement and concern. While the potential economic benefits are significant, the environmental risks are equally substantial. This article explores the pros and cons…
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One percent Global Supply eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, Jan. 26th 2025–Chevron said Friday that it had completed an expansion at its Tengiz oil Field in Kazakhstan intended to increase production this year to around one million barrels a day, approaching 1 percent of global supplies. Chevron, which recently moved its headquarters from near San Francisco to Houston, continues to…
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eyesonsuriname In a remarkable video address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump and TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné unveiled a shared vision for the future. Their dialogue, marked by a blend of economic nationalism and energy innovation, set the stage for a new era of collaboration between the United States…
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