America Suriname Su Aid has launched its 2025 fundraising campaign in Suriname to raise SRD 10 million for the St. Vincentius Hospital’s hematology-oncology unit, aiming to improve care for sickle cell patients through new equipment and urgent facility renovations
America Suriname Suriname has been officially declared malaria-free, becoming the first country in the Amazon region to eradicate the disease, as confirmed by international health authorities during a ceremony in Washington
America Suriname The US has threatened to ban imports of Surinamese fish products starting January 2026 due to illegal fishing practices, putting the country’s fishing industry under serious pressure
America Suriname Suriname and Guyana have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation to jointly develop their economies beyond oil and gas, focusing on infrastructure, energy, and trade, with the goal of fostering regional prosperity and Caribbean integration
America Suriname A joint initiative led by the Public Prosecution Service, UNICEF, and education ministry has expanded training on grooming and child pornography to multiple districts, aiming since 2024 to strengthen child protection against sexual exploitation
America Suriname As school principals expressed their concern regarding current rules and guidelines, no longer reflect the reality of their schools, Ministry made changes to admission rules to grades 10 and 12, giving students in grade 9 and 11 one more chance for access
America Suriname The Vonzell Foundation and Lisibeti Music Performing Arts launched a creative financial education program for orphans with music, dance, and theater to teach entrepreneurship and money management, inspired by the legacy of slavery and aimed at empowerment
America Suriname A fully digital PSA document system has been introduced to streamline applications and reduce processing times, with the first electronic permits set to launch on July 1, 2025
America Suriname To reform school bus transport by reducing bureaucracy and implementing modern systems Suriname has installed a presidential committee following a request from the national bus and boat owners' organization
America Suriname Monthly SRD 800 allowances will be granted to over 11.000 students aged 18 or older to incentivize education among lower-income groups and support school retention nationwide
America Suriname Suriname has proposed the creation of an untouchable sovereign wealth fund to safeguard future oil revenues, aiming to ensure long-term development and protect national wealth from political misuse
America Suriname The Betheljada Foundation, specialized in caring for people with disabilities, received a presidential visit for the first time in 45 years; President Santokhi delivered donations and pledged long-term community support to strengthen social institutions
America Suriname A National Maritime Operations Center is being established in Suriname to strengthen regional maritime security, involving agencies like the Coast Guard, Customs, and the National Army