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Regian Eersel thanks fans for support that continues to motivate him: “I really feel the energy”
The reigning and undisputed ONE lightweight Muay Thai world champion, Regian ‘The Immortal’ Eersel of Suriname and the Netherlands, expressed heartfelt gratitude to all of his fans who tuned in from around the world and watched him defend his belt...

Woolford, Ramlall sisters power Guyana to blowout win over Suriname
The Ramlall sisters – Ashna, Amisha, Arshia – and Kassidy Woolford combined for an impressive 73 points to lead Guyana to a 91–72 victory over Suriname on Sunday evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The matchup was part of the Georgetown...

Suriname commits to knowledge exchange with Guyana on energy development
As Suriname’s oil and gas industry expands, Suriname’s Ambassador to Guyana, Liselle Blankendal, has reaffirmed her country’s commitment to cooperating with Guyana to further develop the sector. In a recent interview with the News Room, Ambassador...
Miata raising $5.0 million from upsized financing for gold projects in Suriname
Miata Metals Corp. [MMET-CSE, OTCQB-MMETF, 8NQ-FSE] said it is upsizing a previously announced non-brokered private placement offering that is now expected to raise $5.0 million, up from an earlier $3.0 million target. The offering will consist of...

Suriname, Guyana sign MoU to boost bilateral tourism
In a significant milestone for regional tourism development, the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) and the Suriname Hotel and Tourism Association (SHATA) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Roraima Duke...

Regian Eersel recognized by President of Suriname Jennifer Geerlings-Simons
Regian Eersel has been recognized by the highest office in his homeland following his devastating knockout victory at ONE Fight Night 34 last Friday. Suriname President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons publicly honored the striking superstar after his...

US firm to test environmental and social impact for oil & gas projects in Suriname
Florida-headquartered marine environmental consulting firm CSA Ocean Sciences (CSA) and its Suriname subsidiary, CSA Suriname, have secured several projects for oil & gas operators in Suriname. Source: CSA Ocean Sciences Under the multi-year...

Sranan Gold Trenching Encounters 36.7 Grams/Tonne Gold Over 5 Metres, 150 Metres South Of Randy's Pit At The Tapanahony Project In Suriname
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Edmonton, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - August 7, 2025) - Sranan Gold Corp. (CSE: SRAN) (FSE: P84) (Tradegate: P84) ("Sranan" or the "Company") announces three channel samples with an apparent width of 5 metres that averaged...

"We'll just raise prices": Latin American agro industry reacts to U.S. tariffs
While countries like Brazil face a 50 percent tariff on exports to the U.S., the rest of the Southern Cone faces a scenario some might consider more favorable. Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Suriname were excluded from...

Dutch envoy ends tenure, hails Kuwait energy partnership
KUWAIT: As he prepares to conclude his five-year tenure, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Kuwait Laurens Westhoff shared his reflections on the evolving Dutch-Kuwaiti relationship, emphasizing strong political cooperation, energy partnerships and...

Caribbean operations expected to benefit from merger of two global energy firms
The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago says it expects the Caribbean to benefit from the merger involving two global energy services companies that are active in the region with projects in Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. Last week,...
Drillers' smiles return on industry's bright outlook
An unmistakable mood of optimism pervaded the annual international drillers' conference in Amsterdam this week, where exponents in the arts of shallow and deepwater drilling highlighted that, despite some current challenges, the sector's long term...

Chandan-Edmond: President Ali’s leadership superior to opposition’s candidates
– tells New Forest residents of development, heritage, and future plans THE People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), on Thursday evening, continued its grassroots campaign momentum with a vibrant public meeting at New Forest, Berbice, where...

Sranan Gold Samples Additional High-Grade Gold Mineralization at the Tapanahony Project in Suriname
Sranan Gold Corp. (CSE: SRAN) (FSE: P84) (Tradegate: P84) ("Sranan" or the "Company") announces additional high-grade results from sampling within Randy's Pit, which is located within its Tapanahony Project in Suriname. Nine grab samples were...

Saskatchewan Shines in Mining Survey, Finland Takes Global Lead
Finland has taken the top spot in the Fraser Institute’s 2024 Annual Survey of Mining Companies, edging out various US states in what analysts call an increasingly competitive global investment landscape for mining. The Nordic nation climbed from...

South Dakota Guard, Suriname Armed Forces Strengthen Partnership
PARAMARIBO, Suriname – The South Dakota National Guard and Suriname Armed Forces, or SAF, strengthened their partnership during a first-of-its-kind jungle warfare exchange that concluded July 18. Service members from the SAF and the South Dakota...

SDNG and Suriname Armed Forces strengthen partnership through inaugural Jungle Warfare Exchange
PARAMARIBO, Suriname – The South Dakota National Guard (SDNG) and Suriname Armed Forces (SAF) strengthened their partnership during a first-of-its-kind jungle warfare exchange that concluded July 18, 2025. Service members from the SAF and the SDNG...

Regian Eersel ready to feed off energy at Lumpinee for upcoming title defense: “It hypes you up as a fighter”
Reigning ONE lightweight Muay Thai world champion Regian 'The Immortal' Eersel is already quite familiar with the electric energy that comes from fighting in the storied halls of Bangkok's legendary Lumpinee Stadium. The Surinamese-Dutch sniper is...

Komal Singh calls for bold shipping reforms, agro-investments to unlock Africa-Caribbean trade potential
Home Business Komal Singh calls for bold shipping reforms, agro-investments to unlock Africa-Caribbean trade... — ACTIF2025 Panel Highlights Urgent Need for Political Will, Infrastructure, and Logistics Overhaul By Kurt Campbell Kurt@newsroom.gy...

Oceania Trails in Global Mining Rankings Despite Rich Resources
A new global survey of mining executives has delivered a sobering outlook for Oceania, with several Pacific jurisdictions pegged at the lower end of global investment rankings despite their untapped mineral wealth. The Fraser Institute’s 2024...