Desi Bouterse, Suriname's former dictator and twice-elected leader, known for his 1980 coup, polarizing legacy, convictions for murder and drug trafficking, died at 79, leaving a lasting but contentious impact on the nation’s history

Suriname, with Guyana, focused on training and strengthening defense forces in 2025, supported by donations of military equipment and supplies from allied nations

Ambulance care in Suriname has deteriorated to such an extent that it is comparable to a taxi service and is far from meeting international standards, according to a physician affiliated with the Emergency Department of the Academic Hospital Paramaribo

A national soil monitoring system, in collaboration with FAO and the Green Climate Fund, will support climate-smart agriculture aiming to combat land degradation and secure food supply amid growing urbanization and climate change impacts

Over 70.000km² of ocean territory have been opened for oil and gas exploration over the next two years, inviting companies to submit proposals in deep and shallow waters under its new government