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Dutch/Surinamese singer-songwriter néomí shares tender offering "Trigger"
EARMILK
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July 4, 2025
Dutch/Surinamese singer-songwriter néomí shares tender offering “Trigger,” capturing the tension of inevitable heartbreak within a swooning melody. With a lovelorn vibe led by emotive ballad stylings, the track is an unfiltered look at loving...
Global Fund Commends Suriname’s Elimination of Malaria
MedEdge MEA
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July 4, 2025
Suriname has officially been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), becoming the first country in the Amazon region to eliminate the disease. This certification marks the successful interruption of indigenous malaria...
Suriname certified malaria-free by WHO
Pan American Health Organization
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June 30, 2025
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...
Geerlings-Simons set to be Suriname’s first woman president
Digital Journal
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July 3, 2025
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons casts her vote in Suriname elections - Copyright AFP/File Juan BARRETO Opposition leader Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is set to become Suriname’s first woman president after her rivals decided Thursday against nominating...
Mercosur-EFTA deal: South America, Europe forge new economic corridor with free trade pact
Firstpost
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July 3, 2025
South America’s largest trading bloc, Mercosur has signed a trade deal with the four-nation European Free Trade Association (EFTA) after 10 years of negotiation amid global economic uncertainties read more South America’s largest trading bloc,...
Netherlands police embrace a public health approach to drugs. Will it work in the South?
WBHM 90.3 - Alabama
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July 3, 2025
Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a three-part series examining the opioid crisis in the United States and the Gulf South, and comparing it to successful drug use harm reduction efforts in the Netherlands. You can read other entries in the series...
Origami helps behavioral health patient find healing through art
York County News - Pennsylvania
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July 3, 2025
Anthony Aquilina, DO Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive | WellSpan HospitalsAnthony Aquilina, DO Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive | WellSpan Hospitals Over the past year, WellSpan Philhaven hospital in...
Unique Arts Dance School marks 16 years; eyes stronger regional reach
News Room
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July 2, 2025
Sixteen years ago, it began as a small circle of eager dancers guided by the bold vision of Kelton Jennings. Today, Unique Arts Dance School stands as one of Guyana’s leading cultural powerhouses — and it’s now setting its sights even further...
Suriname: TotalEnergies Acquires 25% Interest in Block 53
The AI Journal
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June 27, 2025
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...
The founder of ‘Art of Living’ Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a globally respected spiritual leader
Sanatan Prabhat
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July 1, 2025
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
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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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...
WHO certifies Suriname as malaria free after decades of efforts
Medical News
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June 30, 2025
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...
TotalEnergies to Acquire Stake in Suriname's Block 53
Rigzone
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June 30, 2025
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...
Guyana launches first-ever mental health court
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 30, 2025
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...
Suriname elections declared valid, paving way for new government formation
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 23, 2025
The Independent Electoral Bureau (OKB) has officially declared Suriname’s May 25 parliamentary elections valid, clearing the way for a new government to be installed. The announcement comes after the Central Main Electoral Office (CHS) publicly...
Suriname: General election results in Suriname declared valid
Loop News
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CMC – The parliamentary elections held in Suriname on May 25 have been declared valid by the Independent Electoral Bureau (OKB), paving the way for a new government to be installed in this Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country. The...
Dennis Minott | Meal plans for political mastodons in the US and Jamaica
The Gleaner
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June 29, 2025
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
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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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...
Sports News | Mexico Wins CONCACAF Gold Cup Group After 0-0 Draw Against Costa Rica
Latestly
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June 23, 2025
Las Vrgas, Jun 23 (AP) Mexico tied Costa Rica 0-0 on Sunday night to win Group A of the CONCACAF Gold Cup and will play Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals. Mexico's Santiago Giménez appeared to score on a bicycle kick in the fourth minute of...
Opposition politicises issue of Hindi language in education policy
Sunday Guardian Live
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June 28, 2025
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...