Suriname

Country Suriname
Capital Paramaribo
Continent South America
Currency Surinamese dollar(SRD)
Languages Dutch, Sranan, Tongo, Creole, Caribbean Hindustani & Javanese

Paramaribo

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First explored by the Spaniards in the 16th century and then settled by the English in the mid-17th century, Suriname became a Dutch colony in 1667. With the abolition of slavery in 1863, workers were brought in from India and Java. Independence from the Netherlands was granted in 1975. Five years later the civilian government was replaced by a military regime that soon declared a socialist republic. It continued to exert control through a succession of nominally civilian administrations until 1987, when international pressure finally forced a democratic election. In 1990, the military overthrew the civilian leadership, but a democratically elected government - a four-party New Front coalition - returned to power in 1991 and has ruled since; the coalition expanded to eight parties in 2005.

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Suriname - Wikipedia
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‘Every day I see land disappear’: Suriname’s battle to keep sea at bay - Al Jazeera‘Every day I see land disappear’: Suriname’s battle to keep sea at bay  Al Jazeera

News Content Hub - Guyana and Suriname: the new offshore oil frontiers - rivieramm.comNews Content Hub - Guyana and Suriname: the new offshore oil frontiers  rivieramm.com

Jennifer Simons elected Suriname’s 1st woman President after historic coalition deal - - NewsonairJennifer Simons elected Suriname’s 1st woman President after historic coalition deal -  Newsonair

Sranan Gold Announces Investor Webinar on Exploration Activities at the Tapanahony Project in Suriname - Investing News NetworkSranan Gold Announces Investor Webinar on Exploration Activities at the Tapanahony Project in Suriname  Investing News Network

GranMorgu in Suriname: An Oil Project in Line with TotalEnergies’ Transition Strategy - TotalEnergies.comGranMorgu in Suriname: An Oil Project in Line with TotalEnergies’ Transition Strategy  TotalEnergies.com

Suriname eyes bountiful oil riches as it tries to dodge Dutch disease curse - Upstream OnlineSuriname eyes bountiful oil riches as it tries to dodge Dutch disease curse  Upstream Online

Suriname certified malaria-free by WHO - World Health Organization (WHO)Suriname certified malaria-free by WHO  World Health Organization (WHO)

Suriname expanding power dispatch capacity a... - BNamericasSuriname expanding power dispatch capacity a...  BNamericas

The Next Petro State Suriname's Path to Oil Prosperity - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comThe Next Petro State Suriname's Path to Oil Prosperity  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Suriname expected to elect first female president amid discovery of oil reserves - The GuardianSuriname expected to elect first female president amid discovery of oil reserves  The Guardian

Hess to exit Suriname offshore oil block after partners leave over drilling risks - ReutersHess to exit Suriname offshore oil block after partners leave over drilling risks  Reuters

China’s Xi sends congratulations to Suriname President-elect Simons - ThePrintChina’s Xi sends congratulations to Suriname President-elect Simons  ThePrint

Suriname elects new government to steer oil windfall - Times of IndiaSuriname elects new government to steer oil windfall  Times of India

OCF Avadi (Unit of TCL – DPSU) Receives Appreciation Letter From Defence Minister Of Republic Of Suriname - Indian PSUOCF Avadi (Unit of TCL – DPSU) Receives Appreciation Letter From Defence Minister Of Republic Of Suriname  Indian PSU

Petronas eyeing date for final investment decision in Suriname FLNG project - Upstream OnlinePetronas eyeing date for final investment decision in Suriname FLNG project  Upstream Online

Suriname elects first female president amid economic uncertainty - Al JazeeraSuriname elects first female president amid economic uncertainty  Al Jazeera

Under SEEDS Initiative, India Supports Suriname’s SME and Farming Sector - - NewsonairUnder SEEDS Initiative, India Supports Suriname’s SME and Farming Sector -  Newsonair

China's Xi sends congratulations to Suriname President-elect Simons - ReutersChina's Xi sends congratulations to Suriname President-elect Simons  Reuters

Suriname: TotalEnergies acquires 25% interest in Block 53 - TotalEnergies.comSuriname: TotalEnergies acquires 25% interest in Block 53  TotalEnergies.com

India sends $1 million worth machinery to Suriname to boost Passion fruit industry - - NewsonairIndia sends $1 million worth machinery to Suriname to boost Passion fruit industry -  Newsonair

TotalEnergies close to reaching target depth in Suriname deepwater well - Upstream OnlineTotalEnergies close to reaching target depth in Suriname deepwater well  Upstream Online

Suriname elects country's first woman president amid economic crisis - France 24Suriname elects country's first woman president amid economic crisis  France 24

Malaria-free Suriname offers hope for Amazon neighbours - SciDev.NetMalaria-free Suriname offers hope for Amazon neighbours  SciDev.Net

Suriname parliament elects first female president - CNNSuriname parliament elects first female president  CNN

Suriname’s Election - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Suriname’s Election  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Costa Rica edge Suriname with stoppage-time penalty in Gold Cup thriller - The Economic TimesCosta Rica edge Suriname with stoppage-time penalty in Gold Cup thriller  The Economic Times

News Content Hub - Hess quits deepwater block in Suriname - rivieramm.comNews Content Hub - Hess quits deepwater block in Suriname  rivieramm.com

UP eyes global collaboration opportunities in Suriname - Times of IndiaUP eyes global collaboration opportunities in Suriname  Times of India

Suriname: Technical Assistance Report-Liquidity Forecasting and Participation in Money Market Operations - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Suriname: Technical Assistance Report-Liquidity Forecasting and Participation in Money Market Operations  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Geerlings-Simons set to be Suriname's first woman president - France 24Geerlings-Simons set to be Suriname's first woman president  France 24

Costa Rica 4-3 Suriname (16 Jun, 2025) Final Score - ESPN IndiaCosta Rica 4-3 Suriname (16 Jun, 2025) Final Score  ESPN India

Hess Relinquishes Block 59 offshore Suriname after Failing to Find Partners - RigzoneHess Relinquishes Block 59 offshore Suriname after Failing to Find Partners  Rigzone

‘We are crying for rain’: Suriname’s villages go hungry as drought bites - The Guardian‘We are crying for rain’: Suriname’s villages go hungry as drought bites  The Guardian

Suriname poised for cash inflow from newly discovered oil - Times of IndiaSuriname poised for cash inflow from newly discovered oil  Times of India

Hess exits Block 59 offshore Suriname - Offshore MagazineHess exits Block 59 offshore Suriname  Offshore Magazine

Cesar Montes stars as Mexico beat Suriname 2-0 to enter Gold Cup knockout round - The Economic TimesCesar Montes stars as Mexico beat Suriname 2-0 to enter Gold Cup knockout round  The Economic Times

TotalEnergies buys 25% stake in offshore Suriname to expand $10.5 billion development - ReutersTotalEnergies buys 25% stake in offshore Suriname to expand $10.5 billion development  Reuters

Oil riches are on the horizon as Suriname chooses its next government - Al JazeeraOil riches are on the horizon as Suriname chooses its next government  Al Jazeera

SBM Offshore's Suriname-bound FPSO for TotalEnergies $12.2B oil project starts taking shape - Offshore-Energy.bizSBM Offshore's Suriname-bound FPSO for TotalEnergies $12.2B oil project starts taking shape  Offshore-Energy.biz

District to mineral-scale geometry of the world-class Antino orogenic gold system, southeastern Suriname (Guiana shield) - ScienceDirect.comDistrict to mineral-scale geometry of the world-class Antino orogenic gold system, southeastern Suriname (Guiana shield)  ScienceDirect.com

Suriname president vows oil bonanza won't hit carbon-negative status - Times of IndiaSuriname president vows oil bonanza won't hit carbon-negative status  Times of India

Guyana and Suriname set to thrive with nine FPSOs on stream by end of decade - Upstream OnlineGuyana and Suriname set to thrive with nine FPSOs on stream by end of decade  Upstream Online

Newmont to fire at least 10% of staff at Suriname's Merian mine - ReutersNewmont to fire at least 10% of staff at Suriname's Merian mine  Reuters

Hess quits ultra-deepwater exploration block offshore Suriname - Upstream OnlineHess quits ultra-deepwater exploration block offshore Suriname  Upstream Online

Hess announces its exit from Block 59 in deepwater Suriname - InspenetHess announces its exit from Block 59 in deepwater Suriname  Inspenet

Plans for bauxite mine in Suriname reignite Indigenous land rights debate - MongabayPlans for bauxite mine in Suriname reignite Indigenous land rights debate  Mongabay

Land rights bill in Suriname sparks outrage in Indigenous communities - MongabayLand rights bill in Suriname sparks outrage in Indigenous communities  Mongabay

Under SEEDS Initiative, India Supports Suriname’s SME and Farming Sector - Study IQ EducationUnder SEEDS Initiative, India Supports Suriname’s SME and Farming Sector  Study IQ Education

Suriname’s parliament elects the country’s first female president amid economic turmoil - AP NewsSuriname’s parliament elects the country’s first female president amid economic turmoil  AP News

New call centre union established in Suriname with support from FNV - UNI Global UnionNew call centre union established in Suriname with support from FNV  UNI Global Union

Wison lands work on FLNG destined for Petronas’ field off Suriname - Offshore-Energy.bizWison lands work on FLNG destined for Petronas’ field off Suriname  Offshore-Energy.biz

Suriname - General DebateSuriname  General Debate

ILO and Suriname's Minister of Labour discuss Just Transition progress - International Labour OrganizationILO and Suriname's Minister of Labour discuss Just Transition progress  International Labour Organization

Petronas expands Suriname footprint and picks Halliburton’s solutions for asset optimization - Offshore-Energy.bizPetronas expands Suriname footprint and picks Halliburton’s solutions for asset optimization  Offshore-Energy.biz

'Every day I see land disappear': Suriname's battle to keep sea at bay - Phys.org'Every day I see land disappear': Suriname's battle to keep sea at bay  Phys.org

The path to malaria elimination in Suriname - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)The path to malaria elimination in Suriname  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Expect hydrocarbons policy continuity under new Suriname government - BNamericasExpect hydrocarbons policy continuity under new Suriname government  BNamericas

TotalEnergies expands its oil & gas footprint offshore Suriname - Offshore-Energy.bizTotalEnergies expands its oil & gas footprint offshore Suriname  Offshore-Energy.biz

What’s at stake for the environment in Suriname’s upcoming elections? - MongabayWhat’s at stake for the environment in Suriname’s upcoming elections?  Mongabay

Suriname’s chaotic democracy just chose its first woman president - The EconomistSuriname’s chaotic democracy just chose its first woman president  The Economist

TotalEnergies days away from drilling ops with Stena drillship offshore Suriname - Offshore-Energy.bizTotalEnergies days away from drilling ops with Stena drillship offshore Suriname  Offshore-Energy.biz

Suriname v Panama | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier - ICCSuriname v Panama | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier  ICC

Atlas wins crewing contract for Noble’s Suriname drilling campaign - Offshore-Energy.bizAtlas wins crewing contract for Noble’s Suriname drilling campaign  Offshore-Energy.biz

Suriname plans to turn tables with Dutch-born players in bid for World Cup glory - RFISuriname plans to turn tables with Dutch-born players in bid for World Cup glory  RFI

Shell books Stena drillship for Suriname campaign - Offshore-Energy.bizShell books Stena drillship for Suriname campaign  Offshore-Energy.biz

Petronas to drill three exploration wells at Suriname offshore block, Staatsolie says - ReutersPetronas to drill three exploration wells at Suriname offshore block, Staatsolie says  Reuters

Petronas signs new contract for exploration block offshore Suriname - Upstream OnlinePetronas signs new contract for exploration block offshore Suriname  Upstream Online

Jennifer Geerlings-Simons becomes Suriname's first woman president - France 24Jennifer Geerlings-Simons becomes Suriname's first woman president  France 24

Suriname declared malaria-free by WHO - Medical XpressSuriname declared malaria-free by WHO  Medical Xpress

Suriname becomes the 175th member of the World Bank’s International Development Association - World BankSuriname becomes the 175th member of the World Bank’s International Development Association  World Bank

Hess exits Suriname’s offshore Block 59 - Yahoo FinanceHess exits Suriname’s offshore Block 59  Yahoo Finance

Suriname becomes the 67th country to ratify Convention No. 102 - International Labour OrganizationSuriname becomes the 67th country to ratify Convention No. 102  International Labour Organization

Dutch football has a secret team - The EconomistDutch football has a secret team  The Economist

Canada 1-0 Suriname (16 Nov, 2024) Final Score - ESPN IndiaCanada 1-0 Suriname (16 Nov, 2024) Final Score  ESPN India

Haryana man spent Rs 50 lakh to reach US via Dubai, Suriname; caught within 5 minutes - The Indian ExpressHaryana man spent Rs 50 lakh to reach US via Dubai, Suriname; caught within 5 minutes  The Indian Express

SBM to become first FPSO operator in Suriname with TotalEnergies' contract win - World OilSBM to become first FPSO operator in Suriname with TotalEnergies' contract win  World Oil

Mexico 2-0 Suriname (19 Jun, 2025) Final Score - ESPN IndiaMexico 2-0 Suriname (19 Jun, 2025) Final Score  ESPN India

Why Suriname Matters: South America’s Overlooked Strategic Geography - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesWhy Suriname Matters: South America’s Overlooked Strategic Geography  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Staatsolie, Petronas sign production-sharing contract for deepwater block in Suriname - ReutersStaatsolie, Petronas sign production-sharing contract for deepwater block in Suriname  Reuters

SLB expands its presence in Suriname with new office opening - SLBSLB expands its presence in Suriname with new office opening  SLB

Argentina v Suriname | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier - ICCArgentina v Suriname | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier  ICC

Suriname's parliament elects first female president - upi.comSuriname's parliament elects first female president  upi.com

UNICEF and Government of Suriname Advance Disability Inclusion - UnicefUNICEF and Government of Suriname Advance Disability Inclusion  Unicef

Suriname ex-dictator and fugitive Desi Bouterse dead at 79 - Times of IndiaSuriname ex-dictator and fugitive Desi Bouterse dead at 79  Times of India

Mental Health Study - Final Report - UnicefMental Health Study - Final Report  Unicef

Suriname's ruling party, opposition nearly tied in parliamentary election - ReutersSuriname's ruling party, opposition nearly tied in parliamentary election  Reuters

Suriname and the World Bank sign novel project to strengthen resilience against environmental shocks - Green Finance LACSuriname and the World Bank sign novel project to strengthen resilience against environmental shocks  Green Finance LAC

Noble rig scores multi-well drilling gig offshore Suriname - Offshore-Energy.bizNoble rig scores multi-well drilling gig offshore Suriname  Offshore-Energy.biz

Suriname v Bermuda | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier - ICCSuriname v Bermuda | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier  ICC

2024_UNODC _UNODC Raises Awareness on the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts for Nuclear Terrorism in Suriname - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime2024_UNODC _UNODC Raises Awareness on the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts for Nuclear Terrorism in Suriname  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

SBM confirms operations deal for Suriname's first FPSO - Upstream OnlineSBM confirms operations deal for Suriname's first FPSO  Upstream Online

Neck-and-neck elections in Suriname to pick new president to steer oil riches - Upstream OnlineNeck-and-neck elections in Suriname to pick new president to steer oil riches  Upstream Online

Suriname plans to share a slice of its oil wealth with all citizens: '$750 with 7% interest' - UpstoxSuriname plans to share a slice of its oil wealth with all citizens: '$750 with 7% interest'  Upstox

Under $1.9B contract, Saipem joins TechnipFMC at TotalEnergies’ oil project in Suriname - Offshore-Energy.bizUnder $1.9B contract, Saipem joins TechnipFMC at TotalEnergies’ oil project in Suriname  Offshore-Energy.biz

Suriname set for exploration boost as Guyana focus benefits coastal neighbor - Rystad EnergySuriname set for exploration boost as Guyana focus benefits coastal neighbor  Rystad Energy

Guyana and Suriname could provide 12 mmtpa of cost-competitive LNG in the 2030s - Wood MackenzieGuyana and Suriname could provide 12 mmtpa of cost-competitive LNG in the 2030s  Wood Mackenzie

Suriname: National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment - A data-driven tool for assessing risk and building lasting resilience [EN/NL] - ReliefWebSuriname: National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment - A data-driven tool for assessing risk and building lasting resilience [EN/NL]  ReliefWeb

Desi Bouterse, Suriname’s fugitive former president, dies at 79 - Al JazeeraDesi Bouterse, Suriname’s fugitive former president, dies at 79  Al Jazeera

Petronas Expands Suriname Deepwater Footprint - energyintel.comPetronas Expands Suriname Deepwater Footprint  energyintel.com

Noble’s 2013-built rig picks up drilling gig offshore Suriname - Offshore-Energy.bizNoble’s 2013-built rig picks up drilling gig offshore Suriname  Offshore-Energy.biz