Presidents Ali, Geerlings-Simons advance Guyana–Suriname ties with focus on energy, agriculture, border talks

Bilateral relations between Guyana and Suriname have been given fresh momentum following high-level talks on Saturday between President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and newly elected Surinamese President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons in Nieuw Nickerie. The...

Guyana, Suriname to establish fisheries commission

Surinamese President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons (left) greeting President Irfaan Ali yesterday in Nieuw Nickerie. (Office of the President photo) -to further food security in the region Emphasising that agriculture, food security, and fisheries are...

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 and Suriname Leaders agree to strengthen relations in energy security and economic cooperation

President Irfaan Ali and his Surinamese counterpart, Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, met in Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname today and reviewed the state of bilateral relations and to advance discussion on areas of mutual interest between the two...

Guyana, Suriname to establish Joint Commission on fisheries – Pres. Ali

After years of a standstill on the issue of fishermen’s licences, Guyana and Suriname have agreed to set up a joint commission to further advance cooperation in the fisheries sector. This commitment was made during a high-level meeting between...

Guyana, Suriname to iron out remaining issues for building Corentyne River bridge, review Canawaima ferry operations

Last Updated on Saturday, 13 September 2025, 16:35 by Writer President Irfaan Ali and the President of Suriname Jennifer Geerlings-Simons Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali and the President of Suriname Jennifer Geerlings-Simons on Saturday agreed to...

Guyana, Suriname Presidents commit to deepening ties

Joint Statement Between Her Excellency Jennifer Geerlings- Simons, President of the Republic of Suriname and His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname September 13, 2025 Her...

Joint Statement on meeting between Presidents of Guyana and Suriname, Dr Irfaan Ali and Jennifer Geerlings-Simons

President Dr. Irfaan Ali met with his Surinamese counterpart, President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, this morning in Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname. The discussions focused on advancing economic partnerships and strengthening collaboration in the areas of...

Guyana, Suriname presidents advance discussions on Corentyne Bridge, energy, trade cooperation

–other crucial areas of mutual interest Full joint statement between Her Excellency Jennifer Geerlings- Simons, President of the Republic of Suriname and His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana Her...

Guyana, Suriname presidents agree to set up joint commission on fisheries,

President Irfaan Ali is in Nickerie, Suriname, for a meeting with Surinamese President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons to advance key areas of cooperation. A Joint Statement follows Meeting Between Her Excellency Jennifer Geerlings- Simons, President of...

Guyana and Suriname Presidents must take bold steps on unresolved disputes that have long been postponed

Dear Editor, When Presidents Irfaan Ali and Jennifer Simons meet in Nickerie on 13 September, the images will be polished: two leaders smiling across the Corentyne River. Yet beneath the gestures lie unresolved disputes that both governments have...

Presidents of Guyana, Suriname set for first meeting

Last Updated on Friday, 12 September 2025, 10:48 by Denis Chabrol Dr Jennifer Geerlings-Simons President Irfaan Ali President Irfaan Ali will be meeting with the President of Suriname Jennifer Geerlings-Simons for the first time on Saturday in...

Guyana, Suriname Presidents to meet in Nickerie on Saturday 

Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali and his Surinamese counterpart, Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, will meet in Nickerie on Saturday to discuss several matters of mutual interest. Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud confirmed the meeting and said a...

Dominican manufacturer calls for bold investment and tax reform to revitalize the sector

Managing Director of Benjo’s Seamoss, John RobinManaging Director of Benjo’s Seamoss, John Robin, has outlined the multifaceted challenges facing Dominican manufacturers and issued a clarion call for targeted reforms and bold investments to...

In the Energy-Rich Caribbean, Oil Gushes as the Seas Rise

A port built to support offshore oil and gas production near Georgetown, Guyana, Aug. 31, 2025 (AP photo/Matias Delacroix). Caribbean nations are at the intersection of two simultaneous energy transitions. On one hand, oil-rich countries like...

SURINAME-ENERGY-Petronas to drill new wells in Suriname

Crude oil to be driven longer-term by supply-demand mismatch, geopolitics

The global crude oil market is facing two long-term fundamental shifts that will change how cargoes flow around the world and how they are priced. The first factor is a supply and demand issue, with the vast majority of demand growth concentrated...

Guyana and Suriname to discuss Corentyne River Bridge project this weekend

Sep 10, 2025 News President Mohamed Irfaan Ali speaking with the press on Monday Kaieteur News – President Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday announced that there will be a face-to-face meeting with the new Surinamese President, Jennifer Simons over the...

Zijin’s gold unit says it tops the world in output growth ahead of IPO

Zijin Gold International said it was the world’s fastest-growing gold producer, as the offshore unit of China’s largest miner is poised to launch by Friday an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong that could be the city’s second-biggest sale...

Chronic Oil Volatility Becomes Oil’s New Normal

As the IEA is about to revise its peak oil demand scenario radically, the global oil market is undergoing a shift that looks like it’s going to be permanent. Demand growth is being driven by Asia. Supply growth is mostly taking place in the...