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The Anton de Kim University of Suriname has upgraded its Biology facilities’ infrastructure to make technical education more effective and help with future scientific innovation

The Parker Solar Probe successfully flew through the sun's upper atmosphere, called ‘corona’, on December 18th, to sample particles and magnetic fields: a goal NASA has been working on for 60 years

Due to the fact that the country will close the year with an inflation rate of 3.25%, the government has decided to increase the minimum wage by 4.75% after a year of not altering it at all

Tourism Minister Lindsay Grant has been named Caribbean Tourism Minister of the Year in the annual Caribbean Journal Caribbean Travel Awards

Due to the recent boom in the oil and gas industry, a bill was recently passed that will guarantee locals priority over foreigners when getting involved in new oil and gas businesses, thus favouring internal economic growth

Exports of leather have increased by 67% in the past year

A recent report by the UNHRC stated that during the turbulent protests that took place in April there were a total of 63 deaths, therefore, the UN requested the government to change its ways of dealing with manifestations to avoid more tragedies

The national Afro-Venezuelan holiday of San Juan Bautista, which celebrates the birth of the Saint which the holiday is named after, has been officially recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage celebration

UNESCO formally acknowledged and congratulated the nation’s authorities for effectively protecting and preserving the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu in Cusco

The International Monetary Fund forecasts promising economic growth for the country at 5% in 2022 to 2026

Vice President David Choquehuanca met with Venezuela’s Vice President, Delcy Rodriguez, to discuss about the protection of their natural resources and sovereignty, as well as strengthen the countries’ bilateral relationship

New regulations on maternity of women workers have been enacted to extend the benefits previously approved; they regulate monetary, economic and social aspects from the 34th week of pregnancy or 32 if multiple, and up to the child's first year of life

The Cuban Brigade has celebrated 23 years of assistance in the country since a group of doctors and nurses from Cuba arrived as reinforcements after the passage of Hurricane Georges, a category 4 hurricane, in 1998