Dutch national arrested in Suriname with 7.5 kilograms of cocaine

Authorities in Suriname arrested a Dutch national at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport on Thursday after 7.5 kilograms of cocaine were discovered concealed in his suitcase. The arrest was carried out by agents from the International Drug Enforcement …

Guyanese trio impress at Kares Caribbean CrossFit in Suriname

History was made this past weekend as Suriname hosted its first CrossFit Licensed event, the Kares Caribbean Championship ‘December Classic,’ in partnership with Rock Fitness Paramaribo and sponsored by Kares Group and Lotus Hardware. But it wasn’t just a …

Guyanese athletes make mark at second Kares Cross Fit Caribbean event in Suriname

Dec 20, 2024 Sports Kaieteur Sports- Roley Chandler, Kellon Reid and Shanika Estwick highlighted the Guyanese presence at the Kares Caribbean Championship ‘December Classic’ in partnership with local gym Rock Fitness Paramaribo. 1st placed Patiqua Cooper ( …

Guyanese shine in Suriname at Kares-powered Crossfit

ExxonMobil’s Exit from Suriname Raises Pressure on Guyana Amid Natural Gas Concerns

By some estimates, there might be 2.4 billion barrels of oil deep below the waters of the Atlantic ocean off the coast of Suriname, South America’s smallest country. The problem for multinational oil companies seeking to extract that oil is what’s mixed in …

Suriname Working Toward the Development of Health National Adaptation Plan

Paramaribo, Suriname, 18 December 2024 (PAHO/WHO) - In a significant move to tackle the growing health challenges posed by climate change, representatives from various sectors across Suriname convened in Paramaribo for a consultation led by the …

CeDePesca launches new FIP in Suriname

CeDePesca – a Buenos Aires, Argentina-headquartered NGO that aims to help fisheries in Latin America work toward implementing more sustainable practices – has partnered with two companies from the South American country of Suriname to develop a new fishery …

Shell seeking Suriname’s approval for an offshore drilling plan

PARAMARIBO, Suriname CMC – BG International Limited (Shell) is seeking approval from the National Environmental Authority (NMA) to conduct an exploration drilling programme in Block 65, formerly Block 54. The authorities here said the programme involves …

Shell to Seek Suriname’s Approval for Four-Well Offshore Drilling Plan

Dec 18, 2024 © namning / Adobe Stock BG International, a unit of oil major Shell operating in Suriname, plans to submit a plan to the South American country's environmental agency for drilling up to four exploration wells at offshore Block 65, …

Motocross team shines in Suriname

On December 15, a five-man team from Guyana showcased their skills at Club Naturaal’s Motocross Meet held at the Club 100 track in Suriname. The event saw impressive performances from the Guyanese riders, with standout results across various classes. In …