Suriname

At UN SIDS4, Caribbean and Pacific nations reinforce call to negotiate a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty

Written by Dizzanne Billy

29 May 2024

Is the Bouterse verdict a symbol of justice in Suriname's turbulent past?

Written by Fausia S. Abdul

10 January 2024

The Caribbean Community marks its golden jubilee with a promise of free movement for regional nationals

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

11 July 2023

Suriname's significant holiday of Keti Koti is finally gaining Dutch importance

Written by Fausia S. Abdul

10 July 2023

Stories about Suriname

The death of Desi Bouterse: Shadows of the past amid Suriname’s political crossroads

He leaves a polarising legacy of progress and pain, unity and division

Written by Fausia S. Abdul

26 December 2024

After the SID4 conference in Antigua & Barbuda, ‘small islands’ fight to maintain ‘special case’ status at the UN

'The realities of climate change for SIDS are very different and unique'

Written by Cari-Bois News

13 August 2024

The Suriname book prohibition in a global context of free expression

'This struggle is part of a larger narrative that demands our attention'

Written by Fausia S. Abdul

5 February 2024

Desi Bouterse's post-conviction disappearance leaves Suriname in turmoil

The former Surinamese leader has vanished after his final conviction for the 'December Murders'

Written by Fausia S. Abdul

16 January 2024

Year in review: In 2023, the climate crisis was top of mind for the Caribbean

Small Island Developing States bear the brunt of the worst effects of climate change

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

23 December 2023

COP28 delivers ‘death certificate’ for island nations

'The new text does not do enough to keep our islands above water'

Written by Dizzanne Billy

11 December 2023

How climate change is affecting mental health in some of the Caribbean's Indigenous communities

'It all ties back to Indigenous peoples' rights'

Written by Candice Stewart

7 December 2023

A journey through three continents: 150 years of Indian Caribbean migration to The Netherlands

On June 5, The Netherlands marks 150 years of 'Hindostani' migration

Written by Fausia S. Abdul

5 June 2023

Caribbean journalists: ‘Shortfalls in climate reporting can be improved’

Regional journalists can provide a platform for those most affected to demand climate justice

Written by Cari-Bois News

17 May 2023

Suriname’s Indigenous communities are on the front line of the climate fight

'Working on climate justice is working on solving the climate crisis'

Written by Cari-Bois News

6 May 2023

Racial tensions rise in Suriname amidst economic instability, but citizens still hope for unity

Suriname believes in 'Wan Kondre, Wan Pipel' — 'One Country, One People'

Written by Fausia S. Abdul

19 March 2023

How Surinamese fisheries are being impacted by climate change — and what's being done about it

'Catches have fallen remarkably low'

Written by Cari-Bois News

27 January 2023

The Dutch state apologises for slavery, and the Caribbean wonders: Will reparations follow?

The apology represents 'a comma, not a full stop'

Written by Emma Lewis

26 December 2022

The overturning of Roe vs. Wade unsettles the Caribbean, most of which doesn't have progressive abortion laws

'In many CARICOM countries, abortion is not an option ...'

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

26 June 2022

2021 in review, from a Caribbean point of view

Concerns about the environment and gender-based violence rivalled fears of the pandemic

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

20 December 2021

As shorebird populations drastically decline in the French Caribbean, hunting traditions persist

'Shorebirds are declining at an unprecedented rate'

Written by Emma Lewis

30 November 2021

Former Surinamese president Dési Bouterse convicted of murder for the second time—but will he go to prison?

'Suriname is not finished with [Bouterse] yet'

Written by Fausia S. Abdul

19 September 2021

After Dutch Literary Prize winner says Suriname ‘needed’ former president Bouterse, organisers cancel her award ceremony

Astrid Roemer said the cancellation was 'a load off [her] mind'

Written by Fausia S. Abdul

19 August 2021

Amid Eid ul-Fitr celebrations, a look at the Muslim presence in the Caribbean

Eid is an Islamic feast of togetherness

Written by Fausia S. Abdul

13 May 2021

Caribbean denounces Trump’s decision to put Cuba back on terrorism list; hopes for a reversal with Biden

'Cuba’s international conduct does not in any way warrant that designation'

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

20 January 2021

The Caribbean's case for reparations: Part III

COVID-19 has revealed 'horrendous legacies' of inequity

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

19 October 2020

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