But illegal Brazilian goldminers in Suriname damage the environment beyond repair. No Focus. eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, June 11 2023–Guyana’s Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, dispelled questions about whether Petrobras’ withdrawal from Guyana’s inaugural offshore licensing round is linked to the controversy surrounding Venezuela’s claim for Guyana’s territory. “Absolutely not!” was his response when asked. He argued…
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Amsterdam, 28 may 2023–President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s “retreat” Summit scheduled for May 30 will gather 11 South American leaders, it was confirmed Friday in Brasilia. The presidents of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela have confirmed their presence. The only absence will be that of Peruvian President Dina…
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eyesonsuriname – by Douw den Helden Stuart Codrington favors the direct approach. Within five minutes of our interview starting, the Surinamese border control officer grabs his gun, shoves it in his pocket, and takes us out of his tiny, air-conditioned office into the afternoon heat. Soon, we are trundling along a badly maintained road in…
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Suriname and Guyana aim for sustainable goals eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 21 March 2023– With 85% of its territory covered in dense forests that remove about 154 million tons of CO2 every year, Suriname and Guyana are automatically catapulted to where most of the world hopes to be by 2050. Guyana Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, stressed the…
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Guyana has received an over $1.1 billion (€ 5 million) grant from the European Union to maintain its forest and natural resources, as well as strengthen sustainable development specifically in Amerindian communities. eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 16th 2023– President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Deputy Secretary General of European Union Action Service, Helena Konig signed the billion-dollar…
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Suriname trails behind eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 14 maart 2023– As soon as ExxonMobil Guyana receives approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its 35 multi-well programme in the Stabroek Block, drilling operations for the country could reach its peak in 2025. According to the Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) for the multi-well project, it was noted that several drill…
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In Guyana. Where Else? Not yet in Suriname. eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 1st 2023– Guyana’s Prime Minister, Mark Phillips has informed the country’s Parliament that the landmark Gas-to-Energy project will cost approximately US$1.8 billion. In providing a breakdown of the project costs, Phillips said the pipeline cost is US$1 billion, which includes the entire pipeline network…
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Profits Galore, but no words about climate change eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 20 feb 2023– US-based private financial and investment company, The Motley Fool, says ExxonMobil’s fifth development project off the coast of Guyana is a clear indication of the major’s confidence in the oil market. The Uaru development, set to deliver first oil in 2027, is expected to…
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Guyana Oil Fund at work eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 20 feb 2023– US-based private financial and investment company, The Motley Fool, says ExxonMobil’s fifth development project off the coast of Guyana is a clear indication of the major’s confidence in the oil market. The Uaru development, set to deliver first oil in 2027, is expected to cost around…
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Changing agreement would destabilize confidence eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, Feb 10 2023– ExxonMobil Guyana President, Alistair Routledge defended the stability of the Stabroek Block production sharing agreement (PSA) during a media conference in Georgetown on Thursday. We’ve made now over US$30 billion worth of investment to the country based on the contract as it stands. To change the…
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