According to the Economist { … } eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, June 3d 2025–Not too long ago, the leading British Magazine Economist described Guyana as “about to become one of the most extreme cases” of the resource curse, referencing the rapid influx of oil revenue. But is that truly the case on the ground? The resource curse, or Dutch…
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eyesonguyana Amsterdam, January 10th, 2025 – Brazil’s government confirmed Monday that Indonesia had joined the BRICS bloc as a full member, making it the first country to do so this year. The alliance now has the fourth largest population on the planet, with the new partner’s 284 million inhabitants making it the 10th largest economy in…
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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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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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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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Presents Hard Facts neighbouring countries once had to face. eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 24 september 2024 — At two separate diaspora and business engagement events Saturday and Sunday evenings at different locations held for visiting Suriname’s President Santokhi, the audience was most impressed with his rattling off numbers about the country’s economy, claiming he has turned it reminiscent…
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eyesonguyana Amsterdam, September 24th, 2024 – In 2015, Guyana’s fortunes changed dramatically with the discovery of vast offshore oil reserves. This small South American nation, known for its lush rainforests and diverse culture, suddenly found itself on the brink of an economic transformation. The potential for wealth was immense, but so were the risks. The…
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Two regions in dispute eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, April 9 2024–Guyanese authorities have requested the United Nations Security Council to review Venezuela’s territorial claims over the oil-rich Essequibo region, under the jurisdiction of the former British colony since 1899, but which Caracas has annexed to all its official maps following a referendum last year. The Guyanese Government…
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How Investments in Guyana’s Natural Resources Are Transforming the Nation Sustainable investments in Guyana have proven to be a catalyst for wealth creation among the population. With its vast natural resources and commitment to environmentally friendly practices, Guyana has attracted significant investment in sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, and ecotourism. These investments have not…
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