Suriname gets new government and its first female president

On a steamy hot day in Suriname, parliamentarians took less than an hour to elect by acclamation the republic’s first female president following general elections in late May, as a new multi-party government takes power in the Caribbean Community...

Suriname-Guyana Chamber conference to see expansion in booths

-DDL, Suriname Alcoholic Beverages to collaborate on product The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) launched its third edition of the International Business Conference (IBC) Guyana 2025, under the theme “Bridging Businesses for Regional...

CARICOM advances regional ferry plan as part of push for greater intra-regional trade

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders agreed to advance a regional ferry service as a critical step toward improving transportation and boosting intra-regional trade. This decision was made during a recent high-level summit where transportation,...

Guyanese, Surinamese rum producers working on a common blend

Last Updated on Thursday, 10 July 2025, 10:26 by Denis Chabrol Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) and Suriname Alcoholic Beverages (SAB) are jointly working on a common blend in time for the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC)-organised...

Experts discover alarming new wildlife trend sweeping social media platforms: 'It's not a hidden or black market'

Officials said it was a surprise to find the listings so easily online. by Beth NewhartJuly 10, 2025 Smugglers are making bold moves out in the open with illegal sales of jungle cat parts in Mexico. What's happening? Historically, most animal...

3rd edition of International Business Conference launched

The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) has launched the third edition of the International Business Conference (IBC) Guyana 2025, under the theme “Bridging Businesses for Regional Prosperity,” at a cocktail reception this evening hosted at...

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Newmont Corporation (NEM) to Neutral from Buy

Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) is one of the 10 Cheap Large Cap Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On July 8, Goldman Sachs downgraded Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) to Neutral from Buy with a $60.90 price target. The firm stated that it sees...

Suriname declared malaria-free

[BUENOS AIRES, SciDev.Net] The declaration of Suriname as the first malaria-free Amazonian country by the World Health Organization should spur other countries in the region affected by illegal mining and high migration, say disease specialists....

“We are sitting on a gold mine” – Go-Invest Head rallies Guyana, Suriname to seize $10B trade opportunity

Suriname’s Election

MARCO RUBIO, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 7, 2025 The United States congratulates Jennifer Geerlings-Simons on her election as President of Suriname. Suriname and the United States have a strong and growing partnership built on shared democratic values...

Malaria eradication in Suriname offers hope for Amazon neighbors

The declaration of Suriname as the first malaria-free Amazonian country by the World Health Organization should spur other countries in the region affected by illegal mining and high migration, say disease specialists. The small country on the...

Suriname elects first female President amid economic challenges

Paramaribo [Suriname], July 8 (ANI): 71-year-old physician and veteran lawmaker Jennifer Geerlings-Simons has been elected as Suriname's first female president, receiving parliamentary approval to lead the economically troubled South American...

SURINAME-LABOUR-Central bank workers stage protest in support of salary increases

Hess Withdraws From Suriname Offshore Oil Block, Ending Exploration Effort

By News Americas Business Editor News Americas, PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Weds. July 9, 2025: The American energy company Hess Corporation has quietly ended its pursuit of oil exploration in Block 59, a deepwater offshore area in Suriname, after...

Hess announces withdrawal from Suriname’s offshore oil block

Staat­solie, Suri­name’s state-owned oil and en­er­gy com­pa­ny, has con­firmed that Hess, the US-based oil and gas com­pa­ny, has de­cid­ed to re­lin­quish its in­ter­est in Block 59 off­shore Suri­name. “Hess has ful­filled its min­i­mum work...

Sranan Gold Provides Progress Update On Drilling Campaign At The Tapanahony Gold Project In Suriname

(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Edmonton, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - July 9, 2025) - Sranan Gold Corp. (CSE: SRAN) (FSE: P84) (Tradegate: P84) ("Sranan" or the "Company") announces updates on activities related to the upcoming drilling campaign at the...

Staatsolie Takes Back Offshore Oil Block in Suriname as Hess Exits

Jul 9, 2025 © Ranimiro / Adobe Stock U.S. oil producer Hess Corp has decided to withdraw from Suriname's offshore Block 59, the South American nation's state oil firm Staatsolie said on Tuesday, adding the block would now return to Staatsolie....

Suriname Assembly chooses first-ever female president

Monday, July 7th 2025 - 19:58 UTC Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, 71, will be inaugurated on July 16 Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, a 71-year-old physician and congresswoman, has been elected as Suriname's first female president by the country's National...

Suriname Elects First Female President

Physician and longtime congresswoman Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is Suriname’s first female president. Geerlings-Simons, who ran unopposed, was elected by a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly on Sunday. The 71-year-old is set to be...

Hess Relinquishes Block 59 offshore Suriname after Failing to Find Partners

Hess Corp. decided to discontinue Block 59 exploration after failing to bring in new partners following Equinor ASA and Exxon Mobil Corp.’s withdrawal, Suriname’s national oil company said Tuesday. In July 2024 Norway’s majority state-owned...