Oil, Economic Transformation, and the Quest for National Development eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 23 april 2025– Guyana, our neighbour on the East and an equally small country in the northeastern corner of South America, has long been known for its natural beauty, rich biodiversity and diverse culture. However, in recent years, it has been catapulted onto the world stage due to…
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China Interferes in South American Border dispute eyesonguyana Amsterdam, 20 april 2025– The long standing territorial dispute over the South American border region, named Essequibo, which is claimed by Venezuela, escalated into a crisis not too long ago. Fears are, it is escalating even faster, now that China tries to play its part and interferes. The dispute dates back many,…
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eyesonguyana Amsterdam, April 18th, 2025 – Guyana’s ascent in the global oil industry continues to gain momentum with the deployment of the fourth Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, aptly named “One Guyana.” This technological marvel is set to push the country’s oil production to an impressive milestone of one million barrels per day,…
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eyesonguyana Amsterdam, April 16, 2025 – The Essequibo region, a resource-rich area claimed by both Venezuela and Guyana, has become a focal point of geopolitical tension. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s renewed territorial claims have raised concerns among foreign investors eyeing Guyana’s burgeoning oil and gas sector. What does this mean for the industry, and how…
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And Brazil’s Arco Norte. Opportunity for Suriname. eyesonguyana Amsterdam, 15 April 2025–Plans by the Chilean government to develop the so-called Bioceanic Road Corridor and those of the Brazilian Arco Norte plan are both initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and stimulating economic growth in South America. However, they differ in their focus and geographical scope. Both plans,…
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Fabulous chance for Suriname eyesonguyana Amsterdam, 9 april 2025–An increasingly digital world creates more urgency than ever for Lower Middle Income Countries to tap into the promise and at the same time avoid the perils of technology for their citizens. Suriname apparently is not yet that far, but with the nations strong force and potential in Silicon Valley a wise decision…
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eyesonguyana Amsterdam, January 4th, 2025 – Guyana, a small South American nation, is on the brink of an economic transformation driven by its burgeoning oil and gas industry. The Gas to Shore Project is a cornerstone of this transformation, promising to bring significant benefits to the country’s population. This project, coupled with recent offshore discoveries,…
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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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Suriname president plans to share future and upcoming oil wealth eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 26 november 2024– All Surinamese adults to receive payment from recently discovered oil and gas reserves – ‘no one will be left behind’ Suriname’s president has announced a program of “royalties for everyone” as the South American nation plans for a boon from recently discovered oil and…
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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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