Interviews

  • "Moengo is located near several natural resources, close to the port. Our role is not to develop these projects ourselves, but to facilitate exports. Companies no longer need to transport goods all the way to the capital — they can ship directly from Moengo. "

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    14 April, 2026

  • "Our goal is to position Suriname globally as a nature destination, similar to Costa Rica, while protecting the ecosystem. For example, we would not support large-scale hotel construction in the hinterland. Any development must fit the environment and remain sustainable."

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    15 April, 2026

  • "We are positioning ourselves as a one-stop shop for security services, specifically at the level required by corporate clients. Our goal is to serve as a corporate security partner for both large international companies entering Suriname and for local businesses. While there are many security companies in the country, approximately 200 in total, it was crucial for us to define our positioning early, even before this wave of new companies arrived."

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    15 April, 2026

  • "Telesur has a nationwide network, including 74 solar-powered towers in the interior, which we design, install and maintain ourselves. These towers support not only mobile communication, but also national television and our own TV channel. In some remote areas, we are the only provider. "

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    15 April, 2026

  • "I would encourage our government to study models like Norway and Chile, which have successfully managed resource wealth by building strong institutions and long‑term fiscal frameworks. In Suriname, governance and transparency remain challenges and if oil revenue isn’t managed well, there is a risk it could benefit only a small elite rather than the broader population. That is why strong frameworks — like sovereign wealth funds, anti‑corruption laws and fiscal rules — are so important."

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    15 April, 2026

  • "As Jack Tours we are also actively involved in our community and social initiatives, which is an important part of how we see our role as a company — not just commercially, but also socially. Clients often tell us we continue the same legacy of integrity and care. For our team, it is not about being present 24/7, but being available in a crisis. "

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    15 April, 2026

  • "Capital is not scarce in the world; trustworthy jurisdictions are. Suriname's strategic opportunity is to position itself as a small, well-governed, rules-based economy in a region where that combination is rarer than it should be. Reform is not a defensive agenda. It is the single highest-return investment this country can make."

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    15 April, 2026

  • "Together with our contract parties, we are investing significant amounts in the GranMorgu project to lower emissions. The project is designed to produce around 35lbs of CO₂ per barrel, compared to an industry average of approximately 52lbs per barrel. In parallel, we are working to convert power generation in Suriname to a gas‑based system."

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    15 April, 2026

  • "Suriname still has significant untapped potential. Business travel today is largely driven by developments in the oil and gas sector, which is bringing new investment and global attention to the country. However, for long-term sustainability, tourism must also evolve through stronger global positioning, well-structured visitor experiences and international standards."

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    15 April, 2026

  • "Grassalco contributes to stability and credibility in Suriname’s mining sector by acting as an institutional constant. Governments and market conditions change, but Grassalco provides continuity, maintaining institutional memory, safeguarding legacy rights and ensuring that exploration and development are conducted responsibly."

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    15 April, 2026

  • "LED Source Experts works closely with established foreign manufacturers and technology partners to ensure access to high-quality, internationally compliant LED solutions. By maintaining strong supplier relationships and staying aligned with global lighting innovations, the company is able to deliver modern, efficient systems tailored to local conditions and project requirements."

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    15 April, 2026

  • "Foreign partnerships are essential for growth. Just as Suriname relies on partners like Exxon and Total in oil and gas, the food industry also benefits from international collaboration. Partnerships allow us to expand faster, integrate sustainably and access established supply chains that would otherwise be unreachable. "

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    30 June, 2026