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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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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antonjiesamfoek© Washington DC / Amsterdam, December 29, 2022— He was born nearly 64 years ago in Dangogo on the Saramacca River. Of course reading and writing didn’t end up there in the woods then. But what would it be? Who wants to learn to read and write when you already have everything you could want…
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eyesonsuriname The Foreign Minister of Suriname, Albert Ramdin, will be the Secretary General of the OAS for the 2025-2030 period, after being elected by acclamation by the member states. I see the future as a bright one, despite the many challenges we face. I realize that it will not be an easy road ahead. I…
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Tackling organized crime, drugs trafficking and resilience of ports eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 11th 2025–Ministerial delegations from Latin America spent several days of high level meetings in Europol headquarters in The Hague, aimed at strengthening cooperation between Latin American law enforcement authorities and Europol, enhancing strategic dialogue on tackling security threats such as organized crime and terrorism.…
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Ramdin from Suriname eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 11th 2025–Suriname’s Foreign Minister, Albert Ramdin was elected Monday as the new Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the term 2025-2030, marking a historic first for a representative from a Caribbean Community (Caricom) member State. “The Caribbean Community is confident that Minister Ramdin will serve in his new role…
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Endorses Suriname’s Secretary General to the OAS eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 6th 2025– Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin had his first formal day in office on Wednesday March 5th, during a ceremony in Montevideo attended by President Yamandú Orsi and Vice President Carolina Cosse, the South American country’s top diplomat emphasized Uruguay’s role as an “actor of peace” to…
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Most Likely Next Secretary General OAS eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 5 March 2025– Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, and Colombia have endorsed Suriname’s Foreign Minister, Albert Ramdin, as their candidate for Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS). Albert Ramdin, who previously served as Assistant Secretary General of the OAS, is seen as uniquely qualified to address contemporary…
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Relations Turn Very Sour eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 4th 2025– Venezuela’s Armed Forces rejected neighboring Guyana’s patrolling waters yet to be delimited, Bolivarian authorities explained this weekend. The Chavista regime also spoke against Guyanese President Irfaan Ali’s latest remarks affecting the ongoing sovereignty controversy over the so-called Essequiba Guiana. On Saturday, Ali accused the Bolivarian Navy of…
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