November 8, 2022 A significant loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensuring the Surinamese people are gainfully employed, said the CEO of a regional…
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IDB Approves US$10 million to Support Job Seekers and Employers in Suriname
October 25, 2022 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a US$10 million loan to provide jobseekers in Suriname with relevant and high-quality training for employment and expand the use of…
CHUCK E. CHEESE OPENS FIRST LOCATION IN SURINAME
September 30, 2022 Chuck E. Cheese, the world’s #1 family entertainment restaurant brand has opened its doors in Suriname, their first location in the market. The newly operational fun center…
Suriname: Technical Assistance Report on Government Finance Statistics Mission
June 7, 2022 At the request of the Suriname authorities, a remote technical assistance (TA) mission took place during December 6–17, 2021. The mission was conducted in coordination with the…
Caribbean Export Ready to Deliver Invaluable Support to Suriname
May 3, 2022 Last week (April 20-22) Caribbean Export moved ahead with charting their new path of support with the Surinamese private sector. An intensive three-day mission to Suriname to advance…
Suriname President Santokhi voices concern at new US banking rules
April 22, 2022 President Chandrikapersad Santokhi has expressed concern about the new banking legislation in the United States that he says could have a very negative effect on the financial…
Suriname: Technical Assistance Report-External Sector Statistics
April 15, 2022 A technical assistance (TA) mission on external sector statistics (ESS) was conducted in Paramaribo, Suriname, during March 2‒13, 2020. The mission was part of the Caribbean Regional…
Caribbean Export and Suriname Chart New Path
April 12, 2022 “We are excited to ramp up collaboration with Suriname to improve the export competitiveness of its private sector as well as attract foreign direct investment to the…
Suriname: First Review under the Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility, and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Suriname
March 29, 2022 On December 22, 2021, the IMF Executive Board approved a 36-month arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with access of 366.8 percent of quota (SDR 472.8…
IMF Executive Board Completes First Review of the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement for Suriname
March 25, 2022 The IMF Executive Board completed the first review of the extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Suriname, allowing for an immediate disbursement equivalent to…
Suriname to Advance in Restoring Macroeconomic and Fiscal Sustainability with IDB Support
March 11, 2022 Suriname will implement a program to restore its macroeconomic and fiscal sustainability with a $50 million loan approved by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The loan will help Suriname to…
IMF Staff and Suriname Reach Staff-Level Agreement on the First Review of the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility
February 15, 2022 The IMF staff team and Surinamese authorities reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of the authorities’ economic recovery program supported by the Extended Fund Facility…