Suriname

A recent study has revealed that urban parks store as much carbon in their soils as natural areas near cities; this highlights their potential for global carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation in the country’s capital

President Chandrikapersad Santokhi has joined Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva's Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) revival efforts, engaging with counterparts to discuss regional integrations

Flexible working hours has been finally approved; the reform includes changed schedules, remote work and reduced hours, with the aim of providing more income without increasing the government's wage bill

The country has formally signed the Protection of the Human Rights of Older Persons during a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS), as it declared that it greatly values its senior citizens

The Central Bank of Suriname is currently developing the Residential Property Price Index RPPI, a house price index that represents the average price of all homes purchased by households, in order to more accurately monitor house pricing

Surinamese soldiers have united with American soldiers to restore numerous local schools, and will also use this opportunity of collaboration to exchange knowledge on the field of civil engineering work

The hourly minimum wage has been raised by 50% due to ongoing rising inflation

The country has strengthened its cooperation with French Guiana, and has held a formal meeting to agree on the cooperation of cross-border supervision, military and police training, gold mining, tourism, national parks, and health issues

As there is an increased demand for food, the country feels the need to stimulate agricultural interest among young people, and has begun doing so by having students participate in agricultural projects with local farmers as part of their education

The Surinamese Red Cross has honoured local entrepreneur Hemradj Dassasingh for having donated blood for the 100th time

The government has decided to allocate 15% of its carbon credits directly to 241 Indigenous villages to expedite their development, as well as empower them to better provide for their own needs with the assistance of state aid

Dozens of protesters forced their way into the country’s parliament as hundreds more protested through the Paramaribo capital to complain against government austerity measures, including the elimination of subsidies, against a backdrop of high inflation

The government has announced that it will no longer provide most of its subsidies for gas, electricity and fuel, as it seeks to reduce expenditures and keep within the guidelines of its financial deal with the IMF