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President Irfaan Ali and the Trilateral Agreement

Trilateral Agreement Bolsters Suriname’s Position in the Oil & Gas Arena

eyesonsuriname Suriname, nestled on the northeastern coast of South America, recently found itself in the spotlight after signing a trilateral agreement with neighboring Guyana and regional giant Brazil. This pact focuses on cooperation in the oil and gas sector, aiming to unlock mutual benefits for all parties involved. But for Suriname, this agreement holds particular…
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Suriname Swings into Action: The G20 Summit and a Brighter Economic Future

Suriname Swings into Action: The G20 Summit and a Brighter Economic Future

The vibrant samba rhythms of Rio de Janeiro are about to welcome the G20 Summit in November 2024, and Suriname stands poised to waltz onto the world stage. This prestigious event holds immense possibilities for the nation, particularly with its burgeoning oil and gas industry and its desire to diversify trade relations. Let’s explore what…
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VLT Carioca

From Rio to Paramaribo

A VLT Inspiration for Revitalizing the Heart of Suriname Suriname’s capital, Paramaribo, is a vibrant city steeped in history and cultural charm. Yet, like many urban centers, it faces challenges in revitalizing its downtown and port areas. Could Rio de Janeiro’s VLT Carioca, a light rail system credited with breathing new life into its historic…
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Brazil is finally assuming the presidency of the G20

Brazil is finally assuming the presidency of the G20

eyesonbrasil After a long period of waiting and hoping, Brazil is finally assuming the presidency of the G20. This historic milestone reflects the country’s growing role on the global stage and the opportunity to lead crucial discussions on economics, politics, and sustainable development. Understand how Brazil is positioning itself as a global leader. At www.eyesonbrasil.com we are…
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Brazil: Drought parches the Amazon

Brazil: Drought parches the Amazon

The Amazon rainforest is reeling from severe drought and the rivers are running dry. Drinking water is in increasingly short supply and transport is disrupted.

Lula on international trip

Lula on international trip

Not Visiting Suriname eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 27 january 2024– Last year, the organization grouping 54 African nations, became a permanent member of the G20, a group that brings together the world’s 19 richest economies plus the European Union (EU). This year, Brazil chairs the G20 and will host the summit of the group’s heads of state…
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Brazil launches operation to drive illegal miners from Yanomami lands

Brazil launches operation to drive illegal miners from Yanomami lands

Special forces destroy aircraft and seize weapons in effort to protect largest Indigenous reserve from mining mafias T.Philips The Brazilian government has launched its campaign to drive tens of thousands of illegal miners from the country’s largest Indigenous reserve, with special-forces environmental operatives destroying aircraft and seizing weapons and boats during an operation deep in…
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Samba do Brasil

Samba do Brasil

eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, nov 30th 2023– Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF)  issued a ruling opening the door to criminalizing journalistic work, according to sources in Brasilia. As per the new rationale, the media can be held legally responsible for the publication of interviews with people who falsely attribute crimes to third parties and such a doctrine is to…
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Petrobras production hits 3.98 million barrels a day – CEO

Petrobras production hits 3.98 million barrels a day – CEO

Production at Brazil’s state-run Petrobras hit close to four million barrels a day in this quarter, according to its chief executive officer, Jean-Paul Prates.  In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Prates said Petrobras began producing oil in 1953 with just shy of three thousand barrels a day.  “Today, @petrobras produces more than a thousand…
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The health risks caused by the use of mercury in mining

The health risks caused by the use of mercury in mining

In mining, mercury is usually used for gold separation Bruna Alves From São Paulo to BBC News Brazil Illegal mines, which use excess mercury to enable the separation of gold from other sediments, cause the contamination of fish, the death of rivers, the removal of vegetation cover and, consequently, the escape of animals. All this…
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