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'Every day I see land disappear': Suriname's battle to keep sea at bay

Paramaribo · Paramaribo

'Every day I see land disappear': Suriname's battle to keep sea at bay

62% Center coverage: 24 sources

In the dead of night on a beach in Suriname's capital Paramaribo, a group of just-hatched baby sea turtles clamber out of their sandy nesting hole and race, flippers flailing, toward the sea.See the Story

Obasanjo Endorsed Coalition Parties in 2019 and 2023, They all Failed - Bayo Onanuga Taunts ADC

Nigeria · Nigeria

Obasanjo Endorsed Coalition Parties in 2019 and 2023, They all Failed - Bayo Onanuga Taunts ADC

Presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, has criticized a coalition group, predicting its inevitable failure. His comments come amid rumors that former President, Olusegun Obasanjo might support the group.Onanuga reacting to a post on X, pointed to Obasanjo's past support for opposition parties in the 2019 and 2023 general elections, noting that they ultimately lost. This, he suggested, indicates the coalition group's likely fate.See the Story

'Treaty Funds Almost Fully Spent'

Paramaribo · Paramaribo

'Treaty Funds Almost Fully Spent'

PARAMARIBO — The treaty funds from the Netherlands to Suriname have been “almost completely” spent. This was reported by the Dutch embassy in Suriname on Monday. It was stated that the Dutch ambassador Walter Oostelbos signed the contract on Friday together with Minister Stanley Raghoebarsing of Finance and Planning for the purchase of equipment for the Surinamese health sector. This concerns three million euros, which according to the message f…Read Article

Presidential Inauguration Parade/defile Rehearsal; Traffic Is Being Diverted

PARAMARIBO — The Suriname Police Force (KPS) will hold preliminary exercises (parade/defilé) this week on Wednesday and Friday and finally on July 14 in connection with the inauguration of the president and vice president. During the preliminary exercises, traffic will be diverted where necessary, it was reported on Monday. On July 9, the exercise will take place between seven and eleven in the morning in the vicinity of the Police Academy on Co…Parade · Paramaribo Read Article

Transvaal Men's Coach Disappointed After Defeat Against Inter Moengotapoe

Text and image Desney Romeo PARAMARIBO — Raymond Mannen was disappointed on Sunday evening with the goals that Inter Moengotapoe scored against Transvaal in the first semi-final match of the Suriname Major League. The district team won in the Franklin Essed Stadium with 2-1, after the parties had always shared the points in a brotherly manner in the regular competition: 1-1 to 2-2. “Two moments out of nowhere kill the match,” Mannen said to de W…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Robinhood Pulls Off a Very Late Draw Against Pvv

Text and image Desney Romeo PARAMARIBO — “Based on our performance and today's result, we have faith and motivation for the return match. Mentally, we are strong and ready to win the return match, despite the fact that we have to play five matches in a period of 2 weeks.” According to PVV coach Sergio Rodrigues, his team was dominant, but the chances to score two to three goals were not used. On the other hand, he thought that Robinhood's chance…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

The Eagle Captain Noughiënt: 'We're Going for a Clean Sweep'

Text and image John Zaalman PARAMARIBO — “We have worked hard and are going for the clean sweep!” is the first reaction of captain Amare Noughiënt in an interview with de Ware Tijd. De Arend defeated five-time defending champion Yellow Birds 63-41 on Sunday evening in the women's final of the Surinamese Basketball Association. The team of Mitchell Zeefuik and former top player Marcela Sedoc leads the best-of-five series 2-0 and can win its first…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Ict Summit 2025 Must Stimulate Digital Progress in Suriname

PARAMARIBO — “Digital transformation is no longer an option, but a requirement. The ICT Summit marked just the beginning. Together we can make Suriname grow into a digital leader in the region.” This was stated by Furgell Pinas, chairman of the ICT Association Suriname, during the two-day conference. He indicated that digitalization can not only improve the quality of government services, but can also bring more transparency and efficiency to th…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Inspection Institute Solution for Long Waiting Times for Inspection of Electrical and Water Installations

PARAMARIBO — According to the PPP Inspection EWRE installations working group, an inspection institute to be set up, which falls under the Ministry of Public Works (OW), will be the solution to the long waiting times that households and companies in particular experience when having their electrical or water installations inspected. This institute will take care of the entire preliminary inspection process via a public-private partnership (PPP).…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Always Worth Saying’s Railway Review – Going Postal

One tires of the streetcars of Paramaribo, the mineral railways of the Amazon, and even of rural Albania in the 1980s. Railway Review’s roving reportage shall change continents and seek excitement (but not too much) [more...]Amazon · Paramaribo Read Article

Dispute Between Sms and Hes over Payment of Bunker Deal with Staatsolie

Text Ivan Cairo PARAMARIBO – A conflict has arisen between the Surinamese Shipping Company (SMS) and Holland Energy Services (HES) over payments in the context of the bunker deal concluded with Staatsolie in March. According to usually well-informed sources, HES – a company owned by Dutch drug convict Jack Geense – refuses to pay the previously agreed compensation to SMS. Staatsolie concluded a contract with HES, in which it was agreed that HES …Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

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