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Suriname agricultural modernization and policy development

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Suriname develops sustainable agriculture policy with FAO support

Suriname is implementing several initiatives to modernize its agricultural sector through technological upgrades and policy development. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (LVV) has introduced a

Drug investigation in Nickerie, Suriname

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Nickerie police investigate potential drug discovery in seized rice

Police in Nickerie, Suriname, are investigating the potential discovery of drugs hidden within a shipment of rice. The rice was previously seized from entrepreneur Bhagwatpersad Ramadhin and is being held under police su

Suriname rice sector instability and regulation

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Suriname seizes 385 tons of illegally imported rice

The Surinamese rice sector has faced significant challenges regarding financial stability and regulatory compliance. Initially, concerns were raised by National Assembly member Rawien Raghoenandan regarding persistent p

Suriname educational resource support initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Suriname receives 21 containers of donated school supplies from Netherlands

In late August 2026, President Jennifer Simons initiated a program to distribute school supply packages to students in Nieuw-Nickerie to alleviate parental costs for the upcoming school year. During the event, the Presid