Suriname’s Coming Oil Boom

As Paramaribo, Suriname, flooded with shin-high water during a rainstorm in June, hundreds of taxis jostled for space on a recently paved street on the outskirts of the capital city. Passengers in suits disembarked alongside an overgrown canal....

Ranked: The World’s Largest Economies in 2026

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“Indigenous and tribal pineapple growers in Suriname turn tradition into a commercial export venture”

In the Pará district, about an hour's drive from Paramaribo, something beautiful is growing, literally. Between secondary rainforest and savanna soils, small-scale indigenous farmers are advancing the cultivation of organic pineapples. Modest...

Finance minister hails launch of World Trade Centre Georgetown as timely, visionary milestone

Oct 22, 2025 News (Kaieteur News) – Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, has praised the establishment of the World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG) as a “timely and visionary step” in Guyana’s ongoing transformation and global economic rise. Minister...

Newsweek shines global spotlight on Suriname

-Highlights Guyana’s growing regional leadership A RECENT Newsweek feature by six-time Emmy Award-winning television producer and columnist, Arick Wierson, has brought international attention to Suriname and the nation’s new president, Jennifer...

Why one of the world’s greenest countries is betting its future on oil

This story is a partnership between Grist and Foreign Policy, with support from the Pulitzer Center. As Paramaribo, Suriname, flooded with shin-high water during a rainstorm in June, hundreds of taxis jostled for space on a recently paved street...

Four Guyanese nationals feared dead after fishing boat sinks in Suriname

[Jamaica Observer] Rescue teams in Suriname are continuing the search for four Guyanese nationals, now feared dead, after a fishing boat sank in the Saramacca River near Lareco on Saturday evening. The Saramacca River is regarded as a key waterway...

World Trade Centre Georgetown marks new era in Guyana’s economic expansion

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, lauded the establishment of the World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG), describing it as a “timely and visionary step” in Guyana’s development...

CSME skills certificate opens doors across Caribbean

Business Newsday 50 Minutes Ago Flags representing Caricom nations were hoisted at the flag raising ceremony during the Forty-Fifth Regular Conference of Caricom Heads of Government in 2023. - FILE PHOTO/ Angelo Marcelle Imagine leaving home with...

Suriname invests in small-scale passion fruit cultivation for export

Around 1 million tons of passion fruit are grown worldwide, with more than 80% produced in South America. Brazil is by far the largest producer, followed by Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador. Among these four countries, Peru is the leading exporter,...

MedservRegis: debt reduction plan in sight

Earlier this week, MedservRegis plc published a prospectus in connection with a €25 million bond issue, which included an updated financial analysis summary containing revised financial forecasts for 2025 and projections for 2026. At a time of...

Guyana free of African Swine Fever, Suriname conducting survey

Last Updated on Monday, 20 October 2025, 18:56 by Denis Chabrol Guyana is free of African Swine Fever (ASF) based on latest tests conducted this year, even as neighbouring Suriname is collecting samples from pigs to send overseas for testing,...

Suriname emerges as Caribbean’s next O&G powerhouse

Image by ClaudioVentrella/ iStock Suriname is emerging as a rising star in the global energy scene and has the potential to make a significant impact with its vast oil and gas reserves. A string of major offshore oil discoveries has positioned the...

Suriname Energy Chamber Promotes Inclusive Growth through Local Content Conference

The Suriname Energy Chamber is set to host the Local Content Conference 2025, to advance conversations on local content development within the country’s extractive industries, including oil, gas, and mineral sectors. The conference, a three-day...

Thomas United masters pick up win in goodwill series in Suriname

GUYANA’S Thomas United Masters football side on Saturday captured a 2-nil win over Surinamese Masters side Sportivo as part of their goodwill series. Anthony Stanton stepped up in the 5th minute of play to give them the lead before Christopher...

‘Come make Guyana your playground’ – oil services company urges investors

Oct 20, 2025 News (Kaieteur News) – In a move to encourage new investors to join the growing oil and gas sector, supply chain manager of Saipem Guyana Inc., Diego Vicke, underscored that the government here has been reinvesting heavily in...

SURINAME-COURT-Court rules charges filed against former finance minister were lawful

Guyana secures US$156 million World Bank loan to strengthen transport infrastructure

GUYANA’S transport infrastructure is set for a major boost through the Integrated Transport Corridors Project (ITCP), following the signing of a US$156 million loan agreement between the Government of Guyana and the World Bank. A press release...

Guyana gives more to citizens from oil than Suriname would have with royalty transfers – Jagdeo

Oct 19, 2025 News …said Govt. played it safe (Kaieteur News) – Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo said unlike Suriname, Guyana was careful when it crafted its oil model, especially when considering how citizens would benefit from the oil resources....

Suriname Emerges as Caribbean’s Next Oil & Gas Powerhouse

Suriname is emerging as a rising star in the global energy scene and has the potential to make a significant impact with its vast oil and gas reserves. A string of major offshore oil discoveries has positioned the Caribbean nation as one of the...