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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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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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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Guyana would also benefit eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, November 8, 2024– Research agency Wood Mackenzie reports that Suriname and Guyana could together produce 12 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually. This could also be supplied at a competitive price. Demand for LNG is expected to increase at the end of this decade, as the industry…
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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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And grabs opportunity eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 12 August 2024– The Future of oil growth is, according to Global Data, most likely centered around the Suriname-Guyana basin. The oil and gas industry has long underpinned the global economy in general and with demand growing steadily except during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent discoveries and massive oilfield reserves sustain global…
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eyesonguyana Digicel Group has commissioned its undersea fiber optic cable, Deep Blue One. This significant investment in international submarine capacity will greatly improve connectivity in the Caribbean and South America, particularly for French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago, Digicel announced in a press release. Digicel’s advanced fiber optic network will provide seamless connectivity…
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eyesonguyana Guyana plans to contract a survey to gather data in support of offshore exploration and future bid rounds. The Ministry of Natural Resources published a June 5 request for expressions of interest from “reputable and experienced” firms to conduct a 3D multi-client seismic survey offshore Guyana. The new notice said the objective of the…
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