eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, April 17th, 2025 – Suriname, often synonymous with Dutch colonization, holds a lesser-known yet fascinating chapter of German influence. The towns of Berlin and Hamburg in Suriname stand as enduring reminders of this heritage, showcasing architectural gems and cultural contributions that deserve recognition. Berlin, Suriname: A Testament to German Craftsmanship Berlin, Suriname, is…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, April 16, 2025 – The Essequibo region, a contested territory between Venezuela and Guyana, has become a geopolitical flashpoint with significant implications for the burgeoning oil and gas sector in Guyana. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump have taken starkly different stances on Nicolás Maduro’s territorial claims,…
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And Brazil’s Arco Norte. Opportunity for Suriname. eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 15 April 2025–Plans by the Chilean government to develop the so-called Bioceanic Road Corridor and those of the Brazilian Arco Norte plan are both initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and stimulating economic growth in South America. However, they differ in their focus and geographical scope. Both plans,…
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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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COMMENTARY Dear Editor, As a public communication analyst with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, I believe Suriname’s emergence as a potential top global oil producer presents a significant opportunity to position the country as a premier business destination. With the world’s estimated highest projected oil production growth through 2035, Suriname could and should be on the…
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Robert J. Faucher U.S. Ambassador to Suriname eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, April7th 2025 “Suriname has unbelievable and significant untapped potential,” U.S. Ambassador to Suriname Robert J. Faucher said in a recent interview, emphasizing investment as a key area of engagement between the U.S. and Suriname. He highlighted the need for reforms to attract businesses, particularly in energy, mining, and tourism, while…
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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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An International Banker Born in Suriname in the Global Financial World eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 26, 2025 – Maarten Pronk, born in Paramaribo, Suriname, has emerged as one of the most influential bankers on the global stage. His secret lies in the fact that despite his unprecedented financial successes, he has remained relatively unknown. “That brings…
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A Hidden Gem for Investors eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 25th 2025– In a world where investment opportunities seem endless, with countries like Brazil and Indonesia showing significant economic growth, it can be challenging to recognize Suriname’s unique value. Yet, this small country on the northeastern coast of South America offers a combination of factors that make it…
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antonjiesamfoek© Washington DC / Amsterdam, December 29, 2022— He was born nearly 64 years ago in Dangogo on the Saramacca River. Of course reading and writing didn’t end up there in the woods then. But what would it be? Who wants to learn to read and write when you already have everything you could want…
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