Netherlands set to formally apologise for 250 years of slavery The apology is expected to redress how the Dutch exploited more than 600,000 people. Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2022
Dutch wrestle with national apology for 250 years of slavery Advocates claim it will promote equality, detractors say it will be an empty gesture The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022
Suriname threatens legal action over South Korean hit Netflix show South Korean residents in Suriname have been told to take care of their safety by the embassy after the Latin American country said it would explore legal action against the producers of South Korea's hit Netflix series "Narco-Saints" which fosters negative images of the country by portraying it as a… Reuters · Sep 15, 2022
India ready with action plan to be a developed state by 2047: Om Birla The Lok Sabha Speaker was addressing members of the Suriname National Assembly, where he is leading an Indian parliamentary delegation. The Hindu · Aug 31, 2022
Paris expo highlights tembe art of 'Maroons' from Suriname, French Guyana The exhibition "Escaping Slavery, the Art of Breaking One's Chains" introduces us to the history and artistic work of the "bushinenge" – descendants of African slaves who escaped the Dutch plantations in Suriname, in South America, and fled to French Guyana. Radio France Internationale · Jul 17, 2022
Suriname backtracks on building Jerusalem embassy The Latin American country had said it does not have the funds to build the controversial embassy. Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2022
Suriname backtracks on Jerusalem embassy citing budget Suriname's president said on Thursday the South American country did not have the funds to build an embassy in Israel, reversing an announcement made last month. Reuters · Jun 24, 2022
Suriname says will open embassy in Jerusalem Suriname plans to open an embassy in Jerusalem though a date is not yet set, the South American country and Israel both said on Monday. Reuters · May 30, 2022
Polking 'happy' as Thais edge Suriname Thailand coach Mano Polking said he was happy that his men sealed two wins in as many warm-up games after their 1-0 victory over Suriname on Sunday. Bangkok Post · Mar 29, 2022
Thais hoping for another impressive show against Suriname on Sunday Thailand national team coach Mano Polking is expecting an exciting battle with Suriname in a Fifa Day friendly on Sunday night. Bangkok Post · Mar 26, 2022
Man Utd bound Erik ten Hag opens up on tragic air crash which still haunts him Ajax coach Ten Hag was just a teenager when one of his best friends, Andy Scharmin, was one of 178 souls to lose their lives in a plane crash in Suriname Daily Mirror · Mar 26, 2022
Polking set to make wholesale changes against Suriname Thailand coach Mano Polking says he will make wholesale changes to the team which will face Suriname in a warm-up game on Sunday. Bangkok Post · Mar 25, 2022
Small oil producers like Ghana, Guyana and Suriname could gain as buyers shun Russian crude As the U.S. and Europe cut back purchases of Russian oil, and energy traders shun it for fear of sanctions, the search is on for other sources. Attention has focused on Iran and Venezuela, both of which are led by governments that the U.S. sought until recently to isolate. But… The Conversation · Mar 15, 2022
Bolsonaro cuts short Guyana trip after mother dies Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro cut short his first official visit to neighbouring Guyana on Friday after his mother died, meaning talks on a planned South American energy alliance would be postponed. Reuters · Jan 21, 2022