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Endangered pink river dolphins face a rising mercury threat in the Amazon
PUERTO NARINO, Colombia (AP) — A flash of pink breaks the muddy surface of the Amazon River as scientists and… PUERTO NARINO, Colombia (AP) — A flash of pink breaks the muddy surface of the Amazon River as scientists and veterinarians, waist-deep...

Guyana’s remote dirt road seen as economic lifeline
Through the vast interior of Guyana, a historic red dirt road known as “The Trail” winds through rainforest, plains and hills, linking the capital Georgetown to Lethem in the south on the border with Brazil. Now that nearly 500km link is being...

Sranan Gold Files Technical Report for the Tapanahony Gold Project in Suriname
News Highlights New combined Measured and Indicated total of 55 Mt at a grade of 71 g/t Ag for a total of 125 Moz Ag 61% increase in tonnage and a 14% increase in Ag ounces representing an increase of 15 Moz contained Ag Inferred total of 0.6...

Highlights of Suriname (0-0) Panama en Round of the Concacaf Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
End of transmission That's all from us! It has been a pleasure bringing you coverage of the exciting match between Suriname and Panama, part of the Concacaf Final Round of Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We appreciate your company and...

Natural Gas Becomes Core to Middle East Energy Mix
As global oil majors become more selective with their investments and prioritize shareholder returns, Middle East national oil companies (NOCs) continue to play a pivotal role in global energy security amid shifting market dynamics and the energy...

PSC Executive endorses Suriname-Guyana chamber’s International Business Conference 2025
EXECUTIVE Director of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Nayteram Ramnarine, has thrown his full support behind the upcoming International Business Conference (IBC) 2025, describing it as a vital platform for advancing economic growth and...

Suriname inviting bids for open acreage
Staatsolie plans to launch an Open-Door offer in November for open exploration acreage offshore Suriname, the state-owned company reported Aug. 26. Interested applicants will be encouraged to choose an area and opt for either a joint study...

Suriname, South Dakota National Guard Train in Jungle Warfare
The Suriname Armed Forces (SAF) and South Dakota National Guard (SDNG) strengthened their partnership during a first-of-its-kind jungle warfare exchange that concluded July 18, 2025. SAF and SDNG service members spent 10 days sharing critical...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, July 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

President Mahama to address UN General Assembly
President John Dramani Mahama will deliver Ghana’s national statement at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25, 2025. Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced at the...

Central & South American apparel imports jump 12.9% in H1 2025
Central America includes Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama, while South America comprises Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, and...

Suriname's Staatsolie will launch an offer for offshore oil fields in November
Suriname's state-owned oil company Staatsolie announced on Tuesday that it will offer an "open door" in November for the exploration and evaluation of offshore areas. The small South American country is seeking partners and funding for an oil and...

Guyana's remote dirt road seen as future economic lifeline
LETHEM (Guyana), Sept 3 — Through the vast interior of Guyana, a historic red dirt road known as “The Trail” winds through rainforest, plains and hills, linking the capital Georgetown to Lethem in the south on the border with Brazil. Now that...

Suriname’s Staatsolie to launch offer for offshore oil areas in November
PARAMARIBO, (Reuters) – Suriname state oil firm Staatsolie will launch in November an “open-door offering” for offshore areas to be explored and evaluated, the company said yesterday, as the small South American nation seeks partners and financing...
Greenheart Gold Announces the Commencement of Drilling on Two of Its Projects and Provides an Update on Exploration Progress in Suriname and Guyana
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Diamond drilling has commenced at the Majorodam project in Suriname, and at the Tamakay project in Guyana. At Majorodam, recent channel sampling along a roadcut that lies between two drill target...

Dr. Jagan had predicted that previous government’s policies could lead to such subjugation as debt trap and economic dependency
Dear Editor, Guyanese mark time in relation to national elections. 1953, 1964, 1992, 2020 roll off our tongues, seasoned with tartness of our varied memories. National history becomes confined to the casting of votes and the inevitable skirmish...
SURINAME-FINANCE-Government says it will not enter into new agreement with IMF based on past programme

In Guyana, remote dirt road seen as economic lifeline
LETHEM, Guyana: Through the vast interior of Guyana, a historic red dirt road known as “The Trail” winds through rainforest, plains and hills, linking the capital Georgetown to Lethem in the south on the border with Brazil. Now, that nearly...
Economist on 15% US tariff: Expect less forex, reduced taxes and job losses
Andrea Perez-Sobers Senior Reporter andrea.perez-sobers@guardian.co.tt Republic Bank economist, Garvin Joefield, is warning of far-reaching implications for the domestic economy of the revelation that T&T stands to lose...

World AFP In Guyana, remote dirt road seen as future economic lifeline
Through the vast interior of Guyana, a historic red dirt road known as "The Trail" winds through rainforest, plains and hills, linking the capital Georgetown to Lethem in the south on the border with Brazil. Now, that nearly 500-kilometer...