America Suriname 14 informal gold miners died in a tunnel collapse in Suriname; local miners recovered most bodies before government teams arrived and a French rescue team is assisting; President Chan Santokhi declared national mourning
America Suriname Suriname has officially launched the Saramacca canal project, a long-awaited initiative aimed at addressing drainage issues by fixing drain pipes in numerous areas of the country
America Suriname The Surinamese Museum has published a 400-page book documenting the petroglyphs from archeological site Werehpai, revealing details of all 313 petroglyphs; the work spans over 23 years of research and data processing
America Suriname Investors from Argentina and the Netherlands are pursuing plans to bring Mennonite farming communities to Suriname, alarming local environmentalists due to potential deforestation in the country's Amazon Rainforest area
America Suriname The Surinamese National Korfball Team, featuring players from the national Korfball League, will bid farewell with a match against the Nikantes selection in Hoogvliet, aiming to raise funds for their participation in the Korfball World Cup in Taipei
America Suriname Suriname has issued an urgent heat warning as temperatures soar, with the Ministry of Health advising to give immediate medical attention to suspected heatstroke cases
America Suriname The Surinamese government, led by President Chan Santokhi, met with trade unions and health unions, to address concerns regarding the new increase in VAT tax law set to take effect on October 1, with the aim of finding solutions and evaluating proposals
America Suriname President Santokhi, attending the G77+China summit in Cuba, also took time to visit Surinamese students and address their concerns about food, medicines, and financial support, promising government assistance
America Suriname Local security unions are taking immediate action, demanding a minimum bridging allowance of 50-60% due to stalled wage negotiations, aiming to meet with the President Chan Santokhi for resolution
America Suriname After graduating in the Netherlands, 86% of Surinamese students remain in the country for a year, a figure significantly higher than the average for most other countries; however, this rate drops to 65% after five years, according to research by Nuffic
America Suriname Descendants of Portuguese immigrants marked the 170th anniversary of their ancestors' arrival, celebrating with a thanksgiving service attended by President Santokhi, highlighting their contributions, integration and enrichment in various sectors
America Suriname Wildlife experts have uncovered two powerful jaguar trafficking networks in the country, controlled by Chinese overseers, with connections to serious crimes like human trafficking and illegal mining, highlighting the need for more conservation efforts
America Suriname Suriname and Guyana have reported a significant surge in dengue fever cases, with Suriname taking preventive measures such as increased spraying and awareness campaigns to combat the spread of the disease