eyesonsuriname A Deluge of Despair The torrential rains in Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul have unleashed a catastrophe of unprecedented proportions. As floodwaters surged, hundreds of towns were submerged, leaving behind a trail of devastation. The death toll has climbed to at least 85, and over 150,000 people have been displaced from…
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eyesonsuriname 1. Visionary Leadership and Strategic Policies Singapore’s transformation from a humble port city to a global financial powerhouse is a testament to visionary leadership and strategic economic policies. Under the guidance of leaders like Lee Kuan Yew, the city-state focused on education, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence1. By attracting multinational corporations and fostering…
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Fighting Crime eyesonproject Amsterdam, 15 May 2024 — Several dignitaries and heads of State of Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries have signed the first-ever international treaty to regulate the trade of conventional weapons and promote peace by preventing the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons in the region. Crime and criminal activities on almost…
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eyesonsuriname 1. Historical Context The longstanding territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela has its roots in colonial history. The Essequibo region, rich in natural resources, has been a point of contention for centuries. Guyana, a former British colony, claims the area based on historical boundaries, while Venezuela asserts that the 1899 Arbitral Award was invalid.…
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eyesonsuriname A European infrastructure for carbon capture and storage is underway. Today, arrangements between Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden allow cross-border transport and geological storage of captured CO2. Carbon capture and storage is a tool that can capture some of the emissions that are very difficult to prevent – and capturing those emissions…
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Coming Global Leader eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, May 2nd 20244– Brazil’s state-run Petrobras oil company announced this week a 41% reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions between 2015 and 2023 according to the oficial news media and the Agencia Brasil. ‘ The result was exceptional ‘, said Petrobras’ Energy Transition and Sustainability Director Maurício Tolmasquim. It was also an…
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eyesonsuriname 1. Introduction Nestled on the northeastern coast of South America, Suriname boasts a pristine rainforest that rivals the grandeur of its Brazilian neighbor. This lush expanse teems with biodiversity, harboring species found nowhere else on Earth. However, like many rainforests, it faces threats from deforestation, climate change, and unsustainable practices. Enter Netflora, an ingenious…
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Norway leads eyesonproject Amsterdam, 29 april 2024 — ‘Plastic pollution is one of the fastest growing environmental problems in the world. We are now extending our initiative to combat plastic pollution in developing countries by providing up to NOK 1 billion over a period of four years’, said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim. Plastic…
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Growing exploration activities eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 27 april 2024– Hess Corporation said exploration activities are planned this year for two Suriname blocks in which it holds stakes – Block 42 and Block 59. The note is part of the company’s annual report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Block 42’s previous operator, Kosmos Energy, had drilled…
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eyesonguyana Amsterdam, 27 april 2024–ExxonMobil’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the Board, Darren Woods, hailed Guyana’s oil story as one that will be well remembered in the history of the oil and gas sector. “I believe Guyana will go down as one of the most successful deepwater developments in the history of the…
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