eyesonsuriname Suriname stands at the cusp of an agricultural revolution, one that promises to transform its verdant landscapes into a powerhouse of food production for the Caribbean region. The Regional Entrepreneur Acceleration Program (REAP) is the catalyst for this transformation, offering a beacon of hope and a roadmap to prosperity. Unleashing Potential with REAP The…
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dr. Edivando Vitor do Couto / eyesonsuriname Amsterdam June 3d 2024–Illegal mining, particularly gold mining, is a significant issue in Brazil, especially within the Amazon region. The problem has been exacerbated by the involvement of organized crime groups such as the First Command of the Capital (PCC) and the Red Command (CV), which provide miners…
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Adequate Measures expected eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 29 May 2024 – Tens of millions of people living in low-elevation coastal areas in Latin America and the Caribbean are facing the consequences of extreme weather events that threaten their lives and livelihoods and the hospitals they depend on, according to a new study by UNFPA, the UN Population Fund. …
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Latest Global Fossil Fuel Players eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 27 May 2024– Namibia has the potential to replicate Suriname’s and Guyana’s success in the oil sector, said NJ Ayuk, Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. In a recent conversation with Petroleum Economist’s editor-in-chief, Paul Hickin, Ayuk praised the new oil rich countries for their rich geological resources but…
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‘Critical slowing down’ of recovery raises concern over forest’s resilience to ecosystem collapse eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 27 May 2024–More than a third of the Amazon rainforest is struggling to recover from drought, according to a new study that warns of a “critical slowing down” of this globally important ecosystem. The signs of weakening resilience raise concerns that…
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to those who mean well with repairing and polishing the country Anton JieSamFoek / eyesonsuriname Message from the deepest of my soul and heart to those who mean well with repairing and polishing the country: Being part of the problem is no solution for Suriname. Being part of a productive and creative solution is.Oftewel: Maak geen…
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Hopeful signs for the country eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 20 may 2024–Petronas’ Roystonea-1 and Fusaea-1 discoveries in Block 52 offshore Suriname are estimated to hold recoverable resources approaching 400 million barrels, according to new numbers released by UK-based consultancy group Wood Mackenzie. “This could be enough to support an FPSO [floating production storage and offloading vessel] with…
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Plus 12.5 trillion Cubic Feet of Gas eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 20 May 2024–The Consultancy Group of Wood Mackenzie has put Suriname’s oil resource count at more than 2.4 billion barrels and its natural gas resources at 12.5 trillion cubic feet (tcf). Based on WoodMac’s numbers, assuming one trillion cubic feet of gas equals 176 million barrels of…
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Fighting Crime eyesonproject Amsterdam, 15 May 2024 — Several dignitaries and heads of State of Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries have signed the first-ever international treaty to regulate the trade of conventional weapons and promote peace by preventing the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons in the region. Crime and criminal activities on almost…
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Enormous Investments eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 22 april 2024–Petrobras, Brazil’s state-controlled oil company, has unveiled plans for investments exceeding US$70 billion in exploration and production activities. Not too long ago, Petrobras already invested and focused heavily in pumping up oil, as well as take-overs in order to grow more. These investments aim to not only bolster the country’s…
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