Assuria launches holiday cheer with Christmas Giveaway

Assuria says it will begin to spread the holiday cheer with the launch of its Christmas Giveaway, “Live Life with Assuria.” A press release from the Suriname based insurance conglomerate said that local customers with an active insurance policy...

These countries require a 6-month passport validity for travellers

The rules are in place so that foreign travellers do not stay beyond the period specified on their visas, unintentionally due to sudden passport expiration. Sudden expiration results in unnecessary complications if they get stranded in a foreign...

 St. Maarten, Suriname move toward stronger ties at UNGA

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (right) and Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, President of the Republic of Suriname. NEW YORK--Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Luc Mercelina, recently initiated and led a bilateral meeting with Jennifer Geerlings-Simons,...

California's Diwali bill sparks renewed calls for a public holiday in South Africa

Nadia Khan|Published 10 minutes ago 6min AS THE US states begin recognising Diwali as an official holiday, local Hindu leaders have intensified their decades-long campaign for equal recognition, saying this move could promote cultural diversity...

New eco-tourism experience launched in Region Three

THE Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, on Saturday, joined the Wild Adventures team to launch a new experiential tourism product- Waia Green Escapes- at the Waia Lodge, Kamuni Creek, Region Three....

Afreximbank Expands Suriname Partnership with Major Oil Financing

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is significantly expanding its engagement with Suriname through a comprehensive financing package that spans energy development, trade facilitation, and industrial projects, following high-level...

Searching for gold in the mud. Can oil save Suriname?

Words by Ernesto Picco. Photography by Rudja Santos. Cover illustration by Sebastián Angresano. Translated by Jacob Sugarman and Juan Décima. This is the third and final piece in a series of three long reads about Guyana, French Guiana, and...

Govt to engage countries on ‘negative’ travel advisories against Guyana – Min. Rodrigues 

Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister, Susan Rodrigues, has pledged to urgently examine the travel advisories issued by several countries discouraging visits to Guyana, saying the reasons behind them are not always clear. Speaking during a...

MTU Study Away Fair shows students travel opportunities

The annual Study Away Fair was held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sep. 18. Fourteen booths promoted programs running during spring break and all semesters in 2026. Locations include Suriname, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, Florida,...

63 Beach set to become major tourism hub

The Number 63 Beach is undergoing a transformative upgrade, positioning it as a premiere tourism destination. This was highlighted by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Susan Rodrigues, during a site visit on Wednesday along with...

Number 63 Beach on course to become major tourism hub -as tourism ministry begins ‘transformative upgrade’

THE Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce has announced that the Number 63 Beach is undergoing a “transformative upgrade,” which will ensure it is well positioned to become a premier tourism destination. According to the ministry, this was...

Number 63 Beach to become major tourism hub – Rodrigues

The Number 63 Beach is undergoing a transformative upgrade, positioning it as a premiere tourism destination. This was highlighted by newly-appointed Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, during a site visit on Wednesday...

Number 63 Beach set to become major tourism hub

The Number 63 Beach is undergoing a transformative upgrade, positioning it as a premiere tourism destination. This was highlighted by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, during a site visit on Wednesday along with Director...

How Indians Built a Vibrant Community in Suriname: Culture, Politics & More

Indians in Suriname have a fascinating history, having built a vibrant community rich in culture and political influence over the last 150 years. Did you know that thousands of Indians traveled across the world to Suriname, a small country in...

Tourism Association welcomes government’s ambitious tourism agenda

The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) said on Wednesday it was looking forward to the government’s ambitious plans to further boost the sector during President Irfaan Ali’s second term. Ali, who secured re-election in the Sept....

Guyana, Suriname tourism associations in talks to improve ferry travel

The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) and its counterpart, Suriname Hospitality and Tourism Association (SHATA) are in discussions to improve the Canawaima Ferry Service. During an interview with the News Room, THAG President...

Assuria launches exciting Christmas giveaway: ‘Live Life with Assuria’

ASSURIA is ushering in the holiday season with its highly anticipated Christmas giveaway, themed “Live Life with Assuria.” This year, the insurance company is offering customers the chance to win dream vacations and unforgettable experiences as a...

Guyana, Suriname to iron out outstanding legal, financial matters for Corentyne River Bridge project

Sep 14, 2025 News Kaieteur News – The Governments of Guyana and Suriname have both agreed to continue collaboration to address outstanding legal, technical and financial matters in relation to the Corentyne River Bridge Project. An artist’s...

Guyana, Suriname presidents commit to improving Canawaima Ferry Service

PRESIDENTS Dr. Irfaan Ali of Guyana and Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons of Suriname emphasised the critical role of the Canawaima Ferry Service in supporting border communities. They also highlighted its importance in facilitating bilateral trade,...

Corentyne Bridge still on agenda for presidents of Guyana, Suriname

President Irfaan Ali of Guyana and the President of Suriname, Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, yesterday met in Nickerie and agreed to establish a bilateral coordinating group that will address outstanding issues relating to making a bridge across the...