November 28, 2025 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated Suriname on its Fiftieth Anniversary of Independence, recognizing the deep bonds of friendship and cooperation that the Community shares with Suriname. In…
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CARICOM Secretary-General congratulates Suriname’s first female President
July 15, 2025 The Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla Barnett, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Her Excellency Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons on her election as the President of…
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the 2025 General Elections in the Republic of Suriname | 28 May 2025
May 30, 2025 Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have committed to supporting Member States, on their request, by providing an independent, impartial and honest assessment of the…
ARRIVAL STATEMENT: CARICOM ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION (CEOM) TO THE REPUBLIC OF SURINAME
May 23, 2025 Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have committed to supporting Member States, on their request, by providing an independent, impartial and honest assessment of the preparations for and conduct of General…
U.S. Secretary Of State For CARICOM Meeting; Guyana, Suriname Visit
March 25, 2025 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to the Caribbean again this week, but this time its for a series of high-level meetings with…
CARICOM congratulates Suriname on the 49th Anniversary of Independence
November 26, 2024 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General has commended Suriname’s commitment to sustainable development, its vibrant cultural tapestry and role in CARICOM, as the Member State celebrates its 49th Anniversary of…
CARICOM Secretariat Staff Association assists Surinamese NGOs
April 5, 2024 Members of the CARICOM Secretariat Staff Association and their families travelled to Suriname, one of the Community’s Member States, over the Easter weekend. During the visit, the…
The Surinamese Cocaine Trafficker Endlessly Evading Justice
By: Insight Crime March 15, 2024 Surinamese drug trafficker Brian Blue remains at large months after InSight Crime exposed his suspected ties to the country’s vice president, showcasing his ability…
Deaths from gold mine collapse in Suriname rise to 14, with 7 people still missing
November 24, 2023 The number of people killed when an illegal gold mine collapsed in Suriname rose to 14 on Tuesday, with seven others missing in what is considered the…
CARICOM STATEMENT OF CONDOLENCE TO SURINAME
November 24, 2023 CARICOM Heads of Government note with deep sadness the death of at least 14 gold miners in a tunnel collapse in our Member State, Suriname, on Monday…
Happy Independence Anniversary Suriname – CARICOM
November 24, 2023 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated the Republic of Suriname on its Forty-Eighth Anniversary of Independence. CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett sent the following congratulatory message to…
Suriname VP, Ex-President Linked to Drug Trafficking in Colombia AG Emails
By: Insight Crime November 14, 2023 US and Colombian investigators connected Suriname’s Vice President Ronnie Brunswijk and ex-President Desi Bouterse to recent involvement in drug trafficking, according to hacked emails…