O P I N I O N eyesonsuriname Suriname finds itself at a crucial turning point in its history. With recent discoveries of substantial oil reserves in its coastal area, the country has the potential to develop into a significant economic player. This natural wealth can not only bring Suriname economic stability and prosperity but…
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Necessity in Times of Change eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, December 19, 2024– A blind horse can see and perceive that digitalization is not a luxury, but a strategic investment for the future of Suriname. It offers the key to financial-economic growth, improved education, increased earning capacity and strengthening of national autonomy. To overcome the challenges of rigidity,…
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More Safety and better Connectivity eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, dec 13th 2024– The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a US$25 million program to improve Suriname´s air transportation sector, increasing its safety and connectivity. The program approved by the IDB’s Board of Executive Directors will support actions to improve compliance with international civil aviation safety and security standards and increase the…
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A partnership lift eyesonbelize Amsterdam, dec.12th 2024–In an interview at the ITB Berlin 2024, Director of Tourism, Evan Tillett spoke about the benefits of the Blue Bonds, the importance of future direct air connectivity between Belize and Europe, and the revised National Sustainable Tourism Masterplan, the roadmap for Belize to become a benchmark for sustainability in the world. …
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Who gains who loses? eyesonproject: suriname, brasil, guyana and belize Amsterdam, 25 november 2024–Latin America and the Caribbean social and economic development remains heavily burdened by crime and violence, a new Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) study shows. The direct costs of crime and violence in Latin America reached 3.44% of the region’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022,…
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eyesonguyana 1. The Forgotten Plea Bargain Amsterdam, November 12th, 2024 – Hugo Carvajal, a former Venezuelan intelligence chief, made a plea bargain that has resurfaced, shedding light on the intricate web of corruption involving the Foro de São Paulo and Nicolás Maduro. Carvajal’s revelations have reignited discussions about the extent of corruption within the Venezuelan…
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eyesonguyana 1. A Platform for Ambitious Climate Goals The COP29 Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, is set to be a pivotal event in the global fight against climate change. With nearly 200 countries participating, the conference aims to secure a new collective quantified goal for climate finance, ensuring that every nation has the means…
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$1bn US-backed loan eyesonsuriname / financial times Amsterdam, 23 October 2024– El Salvador has refinanced $1bn of its debt with a US government-backed loan from JPMorgan Chase linked to promises of river conservation, as President Nayib Bukele seeks to put the country on a stronger economic footing. The Central American nation said on Thursday that…
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Social Protection and Education in what once was the 7th richest country on earth eyeson..project Amsterdam, 23 october 2024– Carlos Felipe Jaramillo, World Bank’s (WB) Vice President announced Tuesday on several social media as well as on the website of the Bank, that his entity was “ready to accompany Argentina with more than US$ 2 billion…
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No mercy but jail for political thieves and thugs eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 22 October 2024 — Alejandro Toledo, the enigmatic and flamboyant former president of Peru, was sentenced Monday to over 20 years in jail for his involvement in the Odebrecht corruption scandal in which he was found to have received US$ 35 million in bribes…
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