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Suriname’s Digital Archives: Preserving Jewish History
News Americas, PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Tues. July 1, 2025: Suriname’s capital, Paramaribo, is a UNESCO World Heritage site – and also the home of an extensive digital archive that saves centuries of Jewish history. Paper documents have been...

SURINAME: WHO certifies Suriname malaria-free
CMC – The World Health Organization (WHO) says Suriname has become the first country in the Amazon region to receive malaria-free certification following nearly 70 years of commitment by the government and people of the Dutch-speaking Caribbean...

Suriname becomes first Amazonian nation to eliminate malaria
After 70 years of combating malaria, Suriname has become the first Amazonian nation to eliminate the mosquito-borne disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday. The accomplishment is particularly notable given the country’s...

The founder of ‘Art of Living’ Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a globally respected spiritual leader
Due to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s self-development programmes, millions of people around the globe are experiencing stress relief, peace and good health. These programmes, though based on ancient yoga techniques, aredevelopedas per current...
WHO certifies Suriname malaria-free
The World Health Organization (WHO) says Suriname has became the first country in the Amazon region to receive malaria-free certification following nearly 70 years of commitment by the government and people of the...

Suriname certified malaria-free by WHO
June 30, 2025 (PAHO) | Geneva – Today, Suriname became the first country in the Amazon region to receive malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization (WHO). This historic milestone follows nearly 70 years of commitment by the...

WHO certifies Suriname as malaria free after decades of efforts
Today, Suriname became the first country in the Amazon region to receive malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization (WHO). This historic milestone follows nearly 70 years of commitment by the government and people of Suriname to...

Guyana launches first-ever mental health court
In a groundbreaking move to improve access to justice and care for individuals living with mental health conditions, Guyana has officially launched its first-ever mental health court. The specialized court will operate from the Georgetown...

TotalEnergies to Acquire Stake in Suriname's Block 53
TotalEnergies SE said it has signed an agreement to acquire the 25 percent interest held by Spanish integrated energy firm Moeve, formerly known as CESPA, in Block 53 offshore Suriname. The interest is held by CEPSA Suriname S.L., an affiliate of...

Dennis Minott | Meal plans for political mastodons in the US and Jamaica
From golden pancakes of denial to scandal stew with titty-bread rolls, our leaders are dining on delusion — and they are bloated with taxpayer gravy. BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS What does a typical day look like in the belly of a political mastodon?...

Guyana launches mental health court
Photo: From Left -Chief Medical Officer, Dr Narine Singh; UNICEF Area Representative (ag) of Guyana and Suriname, Gabriel Vockel; Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall SC and Chancellor of...

Opposition politicises issue of Hindi language in education policy
Rahul Gandhi and allies oppose Hindi in education, sparking debate over language, identity, and politics. NEW DELHI: The Indian National Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi, along with its allies like M.K. Stalin from Tamil Nadu, Uddhav Thackeray from...

Suriname: TotalEnergies Acquires 25% Interest in Block 53
PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) has signed an agreement to acquire the 25% interest held by Moeve (formerly known as CEPSA) in Block 53, offshore Suriname, joining APA (45%, operator) and Petronas (30%) as...

Caribbean delegation travels to Europe to discuss slavery reparations
Leaders in the reparations movement from across the Caribbean region will be in Europe next week for a series of political engagements. The delegation will be in Brussels today, where they will brief MEPs from across Europe. They will then travel...

KALW Almanac - Tuesday July 1, 2025
Today is Tuesday, the 1st of July of 2025, July 1 is the 182nd day of the year 183 days remain until the end of the year. 83 days until autumn begins Sunrise at 5:51:51 am and sunset will be at 8:35:46 pm. Today we will have 14 hours and 43...

Guyana’s first Mental Health Court launched
To ensure citizens with mental health issues who come into conflict with the law are treated with dignity, fairness, and empathy, the country’s first Mental Health Court was launched on Thursday. There is no physical building designated for the...

Totalenergies Expands Suriname Portfolio With Block 53 Acquisition
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 27. TotalEnergies has signed an agreement to acquire a 25% interest in offshore Suriname's Block 53 from Moeve (formerly CEPSA), Trend reports. The acquisition adds TotalEnergies as a partner...

Historic Mental Health Court to focus on rehab, reintegration
(Left to right) Dr. Narine Singh, Chief Medical Officer for the Ministry of Health; UNICEF Deputy Representative for Guyana and Suriname, Gabriel Vockel; Attorney General Anil Nandlall SC; Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Yonette...

Mexico vs Saudi Arabia World Cup: The Billion-Dollar Quarter-Final Where History, Politics and Payback Collide
Saturday's Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia Gold Cup quarter-final isn't just another knockout game. This is a football match loaded with symbolism, power plays, and billion-dollar consequences. When these two sides clash in Glendale's State Farm Stadium,...

Mental Health Court launched in Guyana
The Judiciary of Guyana in partnership with the Government of Guyana and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) today launched Guyana’s first Mental Health Court. The Mental Health Court will provide an alternative approach for individuals with...