More than three quarters of the Education Budget eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, July 7th 2025– Direct costs of crime in 2022 reached 3.44% of the region’s GDP, or so says the IDB study. It also says that the cost of crime is equivalent to 78% of the public budget for education, double the public budget for social assistance and 12…
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All night long and early mornings too eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, June 16 2025–Uno, dos, três. One, two, three, Mercedes counts to the rhythm of a Cuban melody on her small portable radio. She teaches modern Cuban dance here in the first capital of Spanish Cuba, founded in 1589, now the number 2 city and the heart of…
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Fabulous chance for Suriname eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 9 april 2025–An increasingly digital world creates more urgency than ever for Lower Middle Income Countries to tap into the promise and at the same time avoid the perils of technology for their citizens. Suriname apparently is not yet that far, but with the nations strong force and potential in Silicon Valley a wise decision…
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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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Panama eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, April 1st 2025–The Government of Panama has extended a safe-conduct for former President Ricardo Martinelli (2009-2014), currently sheltering in the Nicaraguan Embassy since Feb. 2024 after being sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined US$ 19.2 million for money laundering. Initially, Martinelli was granted a safe-conduct on March 27, valid until midnight…
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The very best airport in Latin America and the Caribbean eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 13 March 2025– The Uruguayan airport terminal of Carrasco was distinguished by the Airports Council International, based on the opinions of more than 700,000 people. The Carrasco International Airport was honored for the quality of its services. The Carrasco International Airport was awarded as the best airport (up to 2 million passengers)…
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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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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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Now imposes the state of emergency over gang wars. eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, December 31st 2024– More than 60 people have been murdered so far this past month of december 2024 alone, bringing the total number of people killed in gun violence so far this year to 623 – the highest in more than a decade.There is no doubt in my mind that we…
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eyesonsuriname The Bitcoin Meltdown and the Quest for Stability Amsterdam, December 23rd, 2024 – El Salvador’s recent restrictions on Bitcoin purchases have sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market, leading to a significant meltdown. This move has reignited debates about the stability and safety of fiat currencies like the US Dollar, which are not backed by…
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