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Lula Summit Latin America

Lula da Silva’s Summit will gather 11 South American leaders

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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Study Collaboration Oil or Gas Exploitation

Study Collaboration Oil or Gas Exploitation

Guyana x Suriname eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, May 26, 2023 — Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said on May 25 that Guyana’s gas strategy, which is expected to be drafted by the end of this year, will explore the possibility of joint development with Suriname. “In some areas, like Pluma, [there is] more gas, less oil, [and]…
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Brazil to become a Switzerland of Latin America?

Brazil is on track to become the Switzerland of Latin America. A huge trade surplus is emerging, unlike any other country in the region. This is going to give Brazil external stability and a strong currency unlike the rest of Latin America. Brazil will be the region's anchor… pic.twitter.com/gvGDE0ZKs3 — Robin Brooks (@RobinBrooksIIF) May 25,…
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Europe's Weakest Border? Smuggling Between Suriname and French Guiana

Europe’s Weakest Border? Smuggling Between Suriname and French Guiana

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 & the IMF

Suriname & the IMF

eyesonsuriname The IMF staff team and Surinamese authorities reached a staff-level agreement on the second review of the authorities’ economic recovery program supported by the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The review is subject to approval by the IMF’s Executive Board.. Suriname’s economy continues its slow post-pandemic recovery, but the shock of higher commodity and food…
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The Power of Social Recycling in Suriname

The Power of Social Recycling in Suriname

Revolutionizing Plastic Waste Management eyesonsuriname Amsterdam,May 10th 2023– Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. The sheer volume of plastic waste generated daily is overwhelming ecosystems, clogging waterways, and endangering marine life. As the detrimental consequences of plastic waste become more evident, the need for effective solutions has…
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The Eternal Golden Braid

The Eternal Golden Braid

The gold connection between  West-Africa and Suriname   The Cultural Origin of African Surinamers   by Ba Kwasi (Christopher Healy)   6 June 2022 (09:45) The gable of the Iamgold Office in Paramaribo,  Suriname is adorned with a profile portrait of Mansa Musa (1312-1337), the ninth Mansa (king) of the Mali Empire (6th to 13th century).…
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FOOD FOR BANKING THOUGHT

Food for Banking Thought

One Question eyesonsuriname 1️⃣ How does a bank ‘work’? A bank is split into banking assets that is what a bank owns  vs liabilities or what a bank owes. A bank’s assets, like the US$23 trillion in the US): They help the bank generate income and a ‘healthy’ portfolio includes a mix of loans plus…
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Restructuring Oppenheimer debts

Restructuring Oppenheimer debts

Cautious recovery start  eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, May 4, 2023– After protracted negotiations since 2020, the government has reached an agreement in principle with the Eurobond Creditor Committee on the restructuring of the Oppenheimer debts.  These debts weigh heavily on the budget and limit the financial scope to implement policy for the population.  The restructuring of the…
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New Gold Rules in Brazil

Gold Provisional Measure eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 26 april 2023– According to reports from Brazilian media, Brasilia has concluded the Gold Provisional Measure (MP) which eliminates the concept of good faith and mandates the use of electronic invoices for the purchase, sale, and transportation of gold within the country. The Justice Minister, Flávio Dino, has already signed the…
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