Extremely Serious Health Risk Suriname and other Neighbouring Countries eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, October 17th 2024– Brazilian scientists said this week that the samples of the Oropouche virus recently detected in South America’s largest country could belong to a new variant. According to the latest study on the subject published in The Lancet, the recent increase in…
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From the U.K. to the Caribbean eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, October 14th 2024– A group of fifteen Caribbean governments have unanimously decided to demand an incredible £200 billion from the UK in compensation for its role in the slave trade, according to reports in the British media. It comes after the Prime Minister of Barbados told the…
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Fights money laundering eyesonproject Amsterdam, October 12th 2024–Paraguayan authorities announced this week that adjustments were being implemented to comply with the Latin American Financial Action Task Force (Gafilat) recommendations regarding the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The measures are consistent with indicators and objectives gauged by…
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Possibly more financial peace in Paramaribo eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, October 12th 2024– “I’m pleased to announce that the Executive Board has reached a consensus on a reform of IMF charges and surcharges. This will lower borrowing costs for our members by 36 percent while preserving the IMF’s financial capacity to support countries in a challenging global…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, October 2nd, 2024 – In a recent interview, renowned linguist and political activist Noam Chomsky shared his thoughts on the increasing support for Donald Trump as a presidential candidate. Chomsky’s insights provide a unique perspective on the current political climate in the United States and offer a glimpse into the potential future of…
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From Humble Beginnings to Global Powerhouse eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, September, 27th, 2024 – Singapore’s journey from a small, resource-poor island to one of the world’s wealthiest nations is nothing short of extraordinary. This transformation, often dubbed the “Singapore Miracle,” is a testament to visionary leadership, strategic economic policies, and the resilience of its people. However, this…
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Presents Hard Facts neighbouring countries once had to face. eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 24 september 2024 — At two separate diaspora and business engagement events Saturday and Sunday evenings at different locations held for visiting Suriname’s President Santokhi, the audience was most impressed with his rattling off numbers about the country’s economy, claiming he has turned it reminiscent…
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eyesonguyana Amsterdam, September 24th, 2024 – In 2015, Guyana’s fortunes changed dramatically with the discovery of vast offshore oil reserves. This small South American nation, known for its lush rainforests and diverse culture, suddenly found itself on the brink of an economic transformation. The potential for wealth was immense, but so were the risks. The “resource…
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French Group invests in Brazil eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 24 september 2024 — Nestled between one of the Americas largest cities, São Paulo, and the Atlantic Ocean, the Port of Santos is a sprawling port that continues to grow. It is the second busiest container port in Latin America after Panama’s Port of Colón and acts as the…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, September 22nd, 2024 – Christiana Figueres, a key architect of the Paris Climate Agreement, speaks with a sense of “stubborn optimism” about our ability to tackle climate change1. This landmark agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C, ideally to 1.5°C, compared to pre-industrial levels1. For developing countries,…
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