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Suriname.
country in South America
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Jennifer Simons leads the national housing program in Suriname.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Sranan Gold Corp. is conducting mineral exploration in Suriname, acquiring Lawatino Project assets and receiving financial advisory services.Some support1 report
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Eight Mexican nationals were removed from Suriname and sent to Bolivia.Some support1 report
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Power supply issues in Suriname are being reported, alongside advocacy for faster solar power development and the impact of the Middle East war on oil prices.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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TotalEnergies operates the GranMorgu development in offshore Block 58 in Suriname, which is hosting the $10.5 billion oil project.Some support2 reports
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Petrobras is authorized to drill in Foz do Amazonas, following confirmation that the Equatorial Margin runs into waters off Guyana and Suriname.Some support2 reports
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William Waidoe addressed pump problems affecting Suriname on October 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Drug cartels are utilizing Suriname and Guyana for transit, leading to DEA-assessed strikes and monitoring of cocaine supply.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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The US assisted Suriname in intercepting drug aircraft on October 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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A territorial dispute has emerged concerning the jurisdiction of the Corentyne River and the financing of the associated bridge, involving Suriname, Guyana, and Venezuela.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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A river has been identified as forming the western border between Suriname and Guyana.Some support1 report
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Colonial structures influenced modern identity and expertise in discussions involving Indonesia, the Netherlands, and Suriname.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Fadli Zon proposed cultural cooperation between Indonesia and Suriname, highlighting shared Dutch colonial heritage.Some support1 report
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The President of Suriname denied an agreement for a regulator director to remain, prompting a demand for the director to hand over due to an expired term.Some support1 report
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Surinamese President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons seeks to expand cooperation and explore investment projects with Vietnam.Some support1 report
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H5 bird flu has been detected at a poultry farm in Suriname, leading to monitoring and import bans on eggs.Some support4 reports
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Agustin Diaz presented strategy in Caracas as Curaçao shipyard targets the offshore oil industries of Guyana and Suriname.Some support1 report
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Paul Somohardjo and Jennifer Simons discussed land issues, coinciding with the PL party planning affordable housing in Suriname.Some support1 report
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Suriname's debt stabilization efforts are supported by the Inter-American Development Bank through loan conversion.Some support1 report
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APA Corporation explores and produces oil and gas in Suriname and Egypt, curtailing production due to weak Waha hub prices.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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A company conducts drilling at the Antino Gold Project in Suriname and announces results from Vancouver.Some support1 report
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Jennifer Geerlings-Simons served as President of Suriname and chaired PMAC meetings in Paramaribo.Some support2 reports
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Paramaribo is the capital city of Suriname.Some support2 reports
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A District Commissioner has supported joint traffic safety operations in Suriname.Some support1 report
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Suriname provided prefabricated houses to Grenada as part of international aid efforts.Some support1 report
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UN travel documents grant visa exemptions for Suriname, with VFS Global running the official visa portal.Some support1 report
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Discussions focused on deepening bilateral cooperation between Curaçao and Suriname.Some support1 report
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A bank based in Suriname is seeking investment capital and exploring opportunities within regional projects in the Caribbean and Latin America.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Barbados and Suriname are cooperating by seeking new suppliers for domestic resources and revisiting a 2018 cooperation agreement.Some support1 report
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Cooperation agreements are being signed between Venezuela and Suriname, alongside an unresolved court seizure on Venezuelan oil assets in Suriname.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Bilateral agreements were signed between Venezuela and Suriname to boost productive exchange.Some support2 reports
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As interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez faces protests in the capital while also conducting official business in Suriname.Some support1 report
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An official visit took place in Suriname to discuss bilateral cooperation with Delcy Rodríguez.Some support2 reports
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Guyana asserts its position as the region's dominant economic performer while noting differences in external policy with Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Founders Metals Inc. is building a gold camp in Suriname.Well supported7 reports
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Colombia imposes stricter rules on oil investors, leading to Shell's withdrawal from offshore gas projects, while Big Oil boosts presence in Guyana and Suriname.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Suriname is pursuing oil success following Guyana's boom, with TotalEnergies leading the GranMorgu development and Malaysian interests involved in gas discoveries.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
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Petrobras shares geological characteristics with oil-rich zones in Guyana and Suriname.Some support8 reports2 developments inside
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Cooperation between India and Suriname on bilateral relations, including the joint unveiling of a pedestrian safety project and the provision of machinery for fruit processing.Some support7 reports
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Ferry service between Suriname and Guyana has been suspended due to disruption.Some support2 reports
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Braganza is collaborating on agrarian projects in the hinterland of Suriname.Some support1 report
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Suriname expressed interest in Guyana's successful oil drilling operations.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A bilateral agreement governs operational responsibilities between Suriname and Guyana, involving MAS as a regulatory body of Suriname.Some support2 reports
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APA Corporation operates primarily in the United States and Egypt, and has emerging exploration interests in Suriname.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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Diplomatic engagements involving Suriname and Angola were highlighted by the election commission.Some support4 reports
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Suriname's government is utilizing its Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries for land development projects, monitored by Mongabay, involving migrants from Bolivia.Some support2 reports
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President Jennifer Simons of Suriname condemned Mennonite activities on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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KMS established a base in Suriname and completed contracts in the Demerara River, while Guyana invited them to retrieve a sunken ferry.Some support1 report
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Political controversy and internal consistency crisis affect Suriname's national legislative body.Some support1 report
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Tenaris provides casing and tubing services for Suriname's major offshore GranMorgu development led by TotalEnergies.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Joint development of the GranMorgu project in Suriname is underway, benefiting the capital city and impacting global energy markets.Some support2 reports
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An MoU has advanced regarding education and labor standards, covering the range from Bermuda to Suriname.Some support1 report
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UNESCO monitors sites in Lebanon affected by ongoing conflict, development pressures, and Russian occupation, issues dating back to 1995.Some support3 reports
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Shared oil and gas corridor development is underway between Suriname and Guyana, with offshore oil projects involving ExxonMobil.Some support2 reports
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A shared maritime incident occurred in international waters between Suriname and Guyana, prompting legislative action.Some support1 report
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Kia is expanding its lineup in Suriname through Rudisa Motors.Some support1 report
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Dutch leaders Mark Rutte and Rob Jetten discussed slave trading history and healing policies, involving Suriname.Some support1 report1 development inside
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TotalEnergies and Halliburton are providing integrated well construction services for deepwater oil development in partnership with Suriname.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Rabin Parmessar warns about environmental risks in Suriname, while the National Democratic Party expresses concern over land allocation.Some support3 reports
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Exploration and production activities are underway in Block 52, involving a long-term resource base for mutual value with PETRONAS.Some support7 reports
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Around Suriname this week
News at the entities that move Suriname most-
Jennifer Simons StructuralEdgar Dikan plans to bring a case to Jennifer Simons, who is TCT Minister, after meeting with local boat owners.Moves Suriname
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TotalEnergies OperationalMajor energy companies are advancing diverse oil and gas projects across various sub-Saharan African nations, including Namibia, Mozambique, and Tanzania.Moves Suriname
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Venezuela OperationalFluor Corporation announced support for energy and industrial sectors in Venezuela.Moves Suriname
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Gyanesh Kumar StructuralGandhi addressed a rally in New Delhi, threatening legal action against Amit Shah and demanding the removal and jail time of Gyanesh Kumar.Moves Suriname
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Tenaris StructuralOceaneering International and Tenaris are being compared as energy companies, with Tenaris showing higher revenue and earnings.Moves Suriname
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parliament OperationalAmon Nkhata attempted to steal cable from an ESCOM transformer, and the minister reported the theft to Parliament.Moves Suriname
Connections
The 40 strongest of 951, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons Structural
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons serves as the President and head of government for Suriname.
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Jennifer Simons Structural
Jennifer Simons serves as the President of Suriname, holding a formal executive role within the state government.
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Guyana Operational
The relationship is characterized by active economic competition over resources, geopolitical disputes, and necessary cross-border operational coordination.
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Venezuela Operational
The relationship is characterized by formal cooperation agreements, productive commercial exchange, humanitarian aid flows, and unresolved asset disputes.
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Gyanesh Kumar Structural
Gyanesh Kumar serves as the appointed Ambassador of Suriname to India, representing the country's interests abroad.
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Tenaris Structural
Tenaris operates a service center in Suriname that functionally supports the country's national energy sector development.
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Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Structural
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries functions as a specialized organ of the government of Suriname for national land development projects.
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parliament Operational
The parliament engages in functional interaction regarding cross-border issues affecting Suriname.
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Mas Structural
MAS operates as a formal regulatory body within the governmental and operational structure of Suriname.
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Caribbean Community Structural
Suriname is a formal member state of the Caribbean Community bloc.
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Raymond Landveld Shared context
Raymond Landveld serves as a minister operating within the governmental structure of Suriname.
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Colombia Operational
The relationship is characterized by shared economic interests in the oil industry and the use of border areas for transnational criminal trafficking.
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Paramaribo Shared context
Paramaribo is the capital city and a major location within Suriname.
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Upstream Shared context
Upstream conducts oil operations within the jurisdiction of Suriname.
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company Structural
The company operates a gold project within the jurisdiction of Suriname.
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Suriname Investment and Trade Agency Structural
The agency is a government institution of Suriname, coordinating with the state on investment projects.
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Barbados Operational
Barbados functions as a supplier and potential capital market for Suriname, which also imposes trade regulations on products.
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Inter-American Development Bank Structural
The Inter-American Development Bank provides financial assistance through loan conversions to help stabilize Suriname's national debt.
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Middle East Operational
Middle East geopolitical turmoil influences global energy markets, impacting Suriname's oil prices and economic stability.
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TotalEnergies Operational
TotalEnergies is leading the development of the GranMorgu oil field within Suriname.
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UNESCO Operational
UNESCO actively monitors and recognizes heritage sites and development impacts within Suriname.
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VFS Global Structural
VFS Global is contracted to operate the official visa application portal for the country of Suriname.
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Malaysia Operational
Economic activity links the two countries, specifically Malaysian companies operating gas exploration projects in Suriname.
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Melvin Bouva Structural
Melvin Bouva holds a formal governmental role representing the Surinamese government.
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Pan American Health Organization Transactional
PAHO provides technical support for sample testing in Suriname.
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Mike Noersalim Structural
Mike Noersalim operates as a minister announcing containment efforts within Suriname.
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Medische Zending Structural
Medische Zending provides primary care services within the jurisdiction of Suriname.
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Curaçao Operational
The relationship is characterized by ongoing bilateral cooperation and industrial targeting by Curaçao into Suriname's offshore oil sector.
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Braganza Operational
Braganza engages in collaboration with Suriname on agrarian projects located in the hinterland.
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Halliburton Operational
Halliburton is actively involved in Suriname's energy sector by providing infrastructure investment, supplies, and utilizing local capabilities.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Structural
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs operates as a formal governmental organ of the State of Suriname.
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United Nations Structural
UN travel documents grant visa exemptions for Suriname.
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Bolivia Operational
The relationship is characterized by bidirectional flows of migrants and deported nationals between Suriname and Bolivia.
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Jamaica Operational
The Jamaican government actively supports Surinamese oil development and regional projects.
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Cedric van Samson Operational
The relationship is defined by a political controversy impacting the national legislative body of Suriname.
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Gyanesh Kumar Operational
Bilateral talks on election cooperation were held between Gyanesh Kumar and Suriname.
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Subhash Gupta Operational
The relationship involves discussions regarding methods to improve and strengthen the bilateral ties between the individual and the country.
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Agus Priono Shared context
Agus Priono serves as Indonesia's ambassador operating within Suriname.
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Rabin Parmessar Shared context
Rabin Parmessar raises concerns regarding environmental risks specific to the country of Suriname.
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Europe Transactional
The relationship involves the monitored import of eggs between the two geopolitical entities.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
3 events- Sranan Gold Corp. is conducting mineral exploration in Suriname, acquiring Lawatino Project assets and receiving financial advisory services.
- Eight Mexican nationals were removed from Suriname and sent to Bolivia.
- Power supply issues in Suriname are being reported, alongside advocacy for faster solar power development and the impact of the Middle East war on oil prices.
October 2026
10 events- William Waidoe addressed pump problems affecting Suriname on October 1, 2026.
- The US assisted Suriname in intercepting drug aircraft on October 28, 2026.
- A river has been identified as forming the western border between Suriname and Guyana.
- Fadli Zon proposed cultural cooperation between Indonesia and Suriname, highlighting shared Dutch colonial heritage.
- The President of Suriname denied an agreement for a regulator director to remain, prompting a demand for the director to hand over due to an expired term.
- Surinamese President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons seeks to expand cooperation and explore investment projects with Vietnam.
- Agustin Diaz presented strategy in Caracas as Curaçao shipyard targets the offshore oil industries of Guyana and Suriname.
- Paul Somohardjo and Jennifer Simons discussed land issues, coinciding with the PL party planning affordable housing in Suriname.
- Suriname's debt stabilization efforts are supported by the Inter-American Development Bank through loan conversion.
- A company conducts drilling at the Antino Gold Project in Suriname and announces results from Vancouver.
September 2026
14 events- TotalEnergies operates the GranMorgu development in offshore Block 58 in Suriname, which is hosting the $10.5 billion oil project.
- Petrobras is authorized to drill in Foz do Amazonas, following confirmation that the Equatorial Margin runs into waters off Guyana and Suriname.
- H5 bird flu has been detected at a poultry farm in Suriname, leading to monitoring and import bans on eggs.
- Paramaribo is the capital city of Suriname.
- A District Commissioner has supported joint traffic safety operations in Suriname.
- Suriname provided prefabricated houses to Grenada as part of international aid efforts.
- UN travel documents grant visa exemptions for Suriname, with VFS Global running the official visa portal.
- Discussions focused on deepening bilateral cooperation between Curaçao and Suriname.
- Barbados and Suriname are cooperating by seeking new suppliers for domestic resources and revisiting a 2018 cooperation agreement.
- Cooperation agreements are being signed between Venezuela and Suriname, alongside an unresolved court seizure on Venezuelan oil assets in Suriname.
- Bilateral agreements were signed between Venezuela and Suriname to boost productive exchange.
- As interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez faces protests in the capital while also conducting official business in Suriname.
- An official visit took place in Suriname to discuss bilateral cooperation with Delcy Rodríguez.
- Cooperation between India and Suriname on bilateral relations, including the joint unveiling of a pedestrian safety project and the provision of machinery for fruit processing.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
10 events- Ferry service between Suriname and Guyana has been suspended due to disruption.
- Braganza is collaborating on agrarian projects in the hinterland of Suriname.
- A bilateral agreement governs operational responsibilities between Suriname and Guyana, involving MAS as a regulatory body of Suriname.
- Diplomatic engagements involving Suriname and Angola were highlighted by the election commission.
- Suriname's government is utilizing its Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries for land development projects, monitored by Mongabay, involving migrants from Bolivia.
- President Jennifer Simons of Suriname condemned Mennonite activities on August 1, 2026.
- KMS established a base in Suriname and completed contracts in the Demerara River, while Guyana invited them to retrieve a sunken ferry.
- Political controversy and internal consistency crisis affect Suriname's national legislative body.
- Joint development of the GranMorgu project in Suriname is underway, benefiting the capital city and impacting global energy markets.
- An MoU has advanced regarding education and labor standards, covering the range from Bermuda to Suriname.
July 2026
13 events- Jennifer Simons leads the national housing program in Suriname.
- Drug cartels are utilizing Suriname and Guyana for transit, leading to DEA-assessed strikes and monitoring of cocaine supply.
- A territorial dispute has emerged concerning the jurisdiction of the Corentyne River and the financing of the associated bridge, involving Suriname, Guyana, and Venezuela.
- Colonial structures influenced modern identity and expertise in discussions involving Indonesia, the Netherlands, and Suriname.
- APA Corporation explores and produces oil and gas in Suriname and Egypt, curtailing production due to weak Waha hub prices.
- Jennifer Geerlings-Simons served as President of Suriname and chaired PMAC meetings in Paramaribo.
- Founders Metals Inc. is building a gold camp in Suriname.
- UNESCO monitors sites in Lebanon affected by ongoing conflict, development pressures, and Russian occupation, issues dating back to 1995.
- Shared oil and gas corridor development is underway between Suriname and Guyana, with offshore oil projects involving ExxonMobil.
- A shared maritime incident occurred in international waters between Suriname and Guyana, prompting legislative action.
- Kia is expanding its lineup in Suriname through Rudisa Motors.
- Dutch leaders Mark Rutte and Rob Jetten discussed slave trading history and healing policies, involving Suriname.
- TotalEnergies and Halliburton are providing integrated well construction services for deepwater oil development in partnership with Suriname.
June 2026
10 events- A bank based in Suriname is seeking investment capital and exploring opportunities within regional projects in the Caribbean and Latin America.
- Guyana asserts its position as the region's dominant economic performer while noting differences in external policy with Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname.
- Colombia imposes stricter rules on oil investors, leading to Shell's withdrawal from offshore gas projects, while Big Oil boosts presence in Guyana and Suriname.
- Suriname is pursuing oil success following Guyana's boom, with TotalEnergies leading the GranMorgu development and Malaysian interests involved in gas discoveries.
- Petrobras shares geological characteristics with oil-rich zones in Guyana and Suriname.
- Suriname expressed interest in Guyana's successful oil drilling operations.
- APA Corporation operates primarily in the United States and Egypt, and has emerging exploration interests in Suriname.
- Tenaris provides casing and tubing services for Suriname's major offshore GranMorgu development led by TotalEnergies.
- Rabin Parmessar warns about environmental risks in Suriname, while the National Democratic Party expresses concern over land allocation.
- Exploration and production activities are underway in Block 52, involving a long-term resource base for mutual value with PETRONAS.