Sep 22, 2025
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Dr. Doerga: High demand for Guyanese products in Suriname market
Business collaboration opportunities between Guyana and Suriname are strengthening and expanding, as Guyana moves to have more of its products featured on the Suriname market.…
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Ninvalle confirms Guyana’s readiness for IGG at trilateral meeting in Suriname
Following a trilateral meeting on September 19 among Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname, Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle expressed satisfaction with the discussions and confirmed…
Suriname, Guyana leaders pledge energy cooperation, advance border, trade talks
Suriname and Guyana have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the oil and gas sector, alongside renewable energy and electricity interconnection, as the two South American…
Guyana, Suriname hold talks on key bilateral issues
President Dr Irfaan Ali and Suriname’s President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons today held discussions in Nickerie on a wide range of important matters, including economic cooperation, energy…
Guyana, Suriname discuss ferry system, Corentyne River Bridge
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday met with Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Melvin Bouva, at State House to advance several key development initiatives, including…
Exxon in talks with Trinidad for seven deepwater blocks, sources say
ExxonMobil has begun negotiations with the Trinidad and Tobago government to explore for oil and gas in up to seven deepwater blocks off the East…
Guyana/Suriname rum giants in talks over joint brew for upcoming conference
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) of Guyana and Suriname Alcoholic Beverages (SAB) are working on a collaborative rum blend ahead of the 2025 International Business Conference…
Suriname parliament elects Simons as first female president
Suriname's parliament backed Jennifer Simons as the South American country's first woman president on Sunday, setting the doctor and former parliamentary speaker on course to…
Caricom Chess Tournament: Surinamese Jason Yeung defeats T&T’s Joshua Johnson
Trinidadian FIDE Master (FM) Joshua Johnson suffered his first defeat by checkmate at the hands of Surinamese FM Jason Yeung in Round Seven of the…
UG cops first place in international architectural competition
The University of Guyana’s Architecture Department in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) has once again copped the first prize at the 5th International…
Six parties sign coalition agreement to govern Suriname
Six political parties in Suriname formally signed a coalition agreement on Wednesday, solidifying their partnership to form the next government following the recent general elections.…
EU bans all air carriers from Tanzania and Suriname over oversight shortcomings
The EU “closed its airspace” to aircraft registered in Tanzania and Suriname. The European Commission updated the EU aviation safety list, which lists airlines subject…
Suriname looks to Guyana for guidance on local content success
Suriname is seeking guidance from neighbouring Guyana as it begins the complex process of developing a local content framework aimed at securing greater benefits for…
Renewed focus on advancing Guyana-Suriname business ties
The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) has elected a new Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 term, with a renewed focus on advancing private sector…
Guyana explores deal with Suriname to build gas-powered industrial hub
Guyana President Irfaan Ali is exploring a partnership with Suriname to build a gas-powered industrial hub as he works to fortify his nation’s economy, which…
Suriname’s Albert Ramdin elected OAS’s first Caribbean secretary general
The Organisation of American States on Monday elected Surinamese Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin as its new secretary general through 2030, taking over from Uruguayan diplomat…
Guyanese paying up to US$7,000 to rent Suriname’s SK fishing licence
Guyanese fishermen in the Upper Corentyne are being forced to pay as much as US$7,000 to rent SK fishing licences from Surinamese nationals, despite Dutch…