Suriname.
country in South America
- Reports this week
- 6
- Active events
- 5
- Connections
- 935
What's happening
Active this week
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Paramaribo is the capital city of Suriname.Some support2 reports
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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 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
Earlier this month
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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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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 reports2 developments inside
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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 supported5 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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TotalEnergies operates the GranMorgu development in offshore Block 58 in Suriname, which is hosting the $10.5 billion oil project.Some support1 report
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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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Petrobras is authorized to drill in Foz do Amazonas, following confirmation that the Equatorial Margin runs into waters off Guyana and Suriname.Some support1 report
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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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Drug cartels are utilizing Suriname and Guyana for transit, leading to DEA-assessed strikes and monitoring of cocaine supply.Some support3 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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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 support1 report
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Colonial structures influenced modern identity and expertise in discussions involving Indonesia, the Netherlands, and Suriname.Some support1 report1 development inside
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APA Corporation operates primarily in the United States and Egypt, and has emerging exploration interests in Suriname.Well supported8 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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Jennifer Simons leads the national housing program in Suriname.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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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 support1 report
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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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Jennifer Geerlings-Simons served as President of Suriname and chaired PMAC meetings in Paramaribo.Some support1 report
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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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APA Corporation explores and produces oil and gas in Suriname and Egypt, curtailing production due to weak Waha hub prices.Some support1 report
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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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Suriname, in cooperation with the Caribbean community, is managing common border protocols and addressing shared concerns over illicit businesses, including initiatives regarding the UNSC veto power.Some support1 report
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Transit resumption is impacting oil prices, alongside a new service center supporting offshore development in Suriname.Some support1 report
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Exploration is underway involving Namibia, Suriname, Nigeria, and TotalEnergies, focusing on a flagship discovery and planning a multi-well campaign.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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IMF estimates fiscal revenues from GranMargu project, while Jamaican government supports Surinamese oil development.Some support1 report
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Suriname is sending humanitarian aid to Venezuela, with Minister Melvin Bouva discussing the effort with President Jennifer Simons.Some support1 report
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ExxonMobil and other energy companies are expanding their offshore exploration presence across Suriname, Uruguay, and Greece.Speculative1 report2 developments inside
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Centurion Minerals is exploring the Limestone Gold Project in Suriname, and Dr. Dennis LaPoint was appointed its President and Director.Some support1 report
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Border operations were conducted in Suriname on June 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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Miata Metals Corp. is advancing its gold belt portfolio in Suriname and announcing a new listing on the TSX Venture Exchange.Some support1 report
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TotalEnergies operates in offshore Suriname blocks and has acquired a 25% interest in Moeve's stake, filing documents with the AMF.Speculative2 reports
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Production declines and cost increases at Merian mine in Suriname.Speculative1 report
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Hess relinquished its interest in Block 59 of operations related to Poiana Produse Zaharoase in Suriname.Speculative1 report
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Hess Corporation exited Block 59 in Suriname due to exploration risks.Speculative1 report
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Around Suriname this week
News at the entities that move Suriname most-
TotalEnergies OperationalAnalyst ratings are influencing market perception and stock price for TotalEnergies.Moves Suriname
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Guyana OperationalPan Am Org, Burundi, Guyana, and Africa discuss health cooperation, pandemic preparedness, and calls for country-led action on health issues.Moves Suriname
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Venezuela OperationalFundraising supports aid work in Venezuela.Moves Suriname
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Gyanesh Kumar StructuralA three-member commission was formed involving Gyanesh Kumar, Sukhbir Singh, and Vivek Joshi.Moves Suriname
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Caribbean Community StructuralThe Caribbean Community held a meeting on the sidelines of UNGA in New York to advance its development agenda, focusing on agriculture and food security.Moves Suriname
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parliament OperationalSharma raised concerns about financial crime in Fiji during a Parliament debate.Moves Suriname
Connections
The 40 strongest of 935, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Guyana Operational
The relationship is defined by active competition over oil resources and economic growth, coupled with necessary coordination on shared infrastructure and cross-border services.
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Jennifer Geerlings-Simons Structural
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons held the office of President, leading the government of Suriname.
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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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Jennifer Simons Structural
Jennifer Simons functions as the President of Suriname, leading national programs and governmental affairs.
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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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Tenaris Structural
Tenaris operates a service center in Suriname that functionally supports the country's national energy sector development.
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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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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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parliament Operational
The parliament engages in functional interaction regarding cross-border issues affecting Suriname.
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Upstream Shared context
Upstream conducts oil operations within the jurisdiction of Suriname.
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Paramaribo Shared context
Paramaribo is the capital city and a major location within Suriname.
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Colombia Operational
The operational relationship is driven by shared economic interests in the oil industry and the use of border areas by transnational criminal organizations.
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company Structural
Founders Metals operates the Antino Gold Project within the jurisdiction of Suriname.
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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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Melvin Bouva Structural
Melvin Bouva holds a formal governmental role representing the Surinamese government.
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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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Medische Zending Structural
Medische Zending provides primary care services within the jurisdiction of Suriname.
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Braganza Operational
Braganza engages in collaboration with Suriname on agrarian projects located in the hinterland.
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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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Pan American Health Organization Transactional
PAHO provides technical support for sample testing in Suriname.
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Barbados Operational
A functions as a potential market or resource base for B, specifically regarding investment capital and domestic resource needs.
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Jamaica Operational
The Jamaican government actively supports Surinamese oil development and regional projects.
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United Nations Structural
UN travel documents grant visa exemptions for Suriname.
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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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Wanica District Shared context
Wanica District is a specific administrative location within the borders of the country of Suriname.
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APA Corporation Shared context
APA Corporation conducts oil and gas exploration and core operations within the geographical context 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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Raymond Landveld Shared context
A operates in a governmental capacity within the country of Suriname.
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Iamgold Shared context
Iamgold operates gold mining properties within the jurisdiction of Suriname.
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Mongabay Shared context
Mongabay monitors government actions regarding land use in Suriname.
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Curaçao Operational
The relationship is characterized by ongoing discussions focused on deepening bilateral cooperation between the two states.
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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.
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Albina Shared context
Albina operates within the geographical context of Suriname, specifically regarding border operations.
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Bolivia Operational
The relationship is characterized by a current flow of migrants originating from Bolivia and moving into Suriname.
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International Monetary Fund Structural
The IMF is involved in assessing the fiscal revenues generated by the GranMargu project in Suriname.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
14 events- Paramaribo is the capital city of Suriname.
- H5 bird flu has been detected at a poultry farm in Suriname, leading to monitoring and import bans on eggs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
17 events- A territorial dispute has emerged concerning the jurisdiction of the Corentyne River and the financing of the associated bridge, involving Suriname, Guyana, and Venezuela.
- Founders Metals Inc. is building a gold camp in Suriname.
- Drug cartels are utilizing Suriname and Guyana for transit, leading to DEA-assessed strikes and monitoring of cocaine supply.
- Colonial structures influenced modern identity and expertise in discussions involving Indonesia, the Netherlands, and Suriname.
- Jennifer Simons leads the national housing program 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.
- Jennifer Geerlings-Simons served as President of Suriname and chaired PMAC meetings in Paramaribo.
- TotalEnergies and Halliburton are providing integrated well construction services for deepwater oil development in partnership with Suriname.
- APA Corporation explores and produces oil and gas in Suriname and Egypt, curtailing production due to weak Waha hub prices.
- Suriname, in cooperation with the Caribbean community, is managing common border protocols and addressing shared concerns over illicit businesses, including initiatives regarding the UNSC veto power.
- Transit resumption is impacting oil prices, alongside a new service center supporting offshore development in Suriname.
- IMF estimates fiscal revenues from GranMargu project, while Jamaican government supports Surinamese oil development.
- Suriname is sending humanitarian aid to Venezuela, with Minister Melvin Bouva discussing the effort with President Jennifer Simons.
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June 2026
19 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.
- Exploration is underway involving Namibia, Suriname, Nigeria, and TotalEnergies, focusing on a flagship discovery and planning a multi-well campaign.
- ExxonMobil and other energy companies are expanding their offshore exploration presence across Suriname, Uruguay, and Greece.
- Centurion Minerals is exploring the Limestone Gold Project in Suriname, and Dr. Dennis LaPoint was appointed its President and Director.
- Border operations were conducted in Suriname on June 19, 2026.
- Miata Metals Corp. is advancing its gold belt portfolio in Suriname and announcing a new listing on the TSX Venture Exchange.
- TotalEnergies operates in offshore Suriname blocks and has acquired a 25% interest in Moeve's stake, filing documents with the AMF.
- Production declines and cost increases at Merian mine in Suriname.
- Hess relinquished its interest in Block 59 of operations related to Poiana Produse Zaharoase in Suriname.
- Hess Corporation exited Block 59 in Suriname due to exploration risks.