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Death of Former Surinamese President Jules Wijdenbosch

Former Surinamese president Jules Wijdenbosch died at 83; his presidency (1996-2000), marked by populist policies and large-scale projects, ended in a financial crisis and electoral defeat due to soaring national debt and alleged corruption.

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Vance's Greenland Visit Scaled Down Amid Annexation Concerns

US Vice President Vance's visit to Greenland has been significantly reduced, focusing only on an American military base in the north due to prior statements by President Trump about annexing Greenland, causing concerns in Denmark and Greenland.

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International Summit on Ukraine, US-Suriname Relations, and Dutch Political Shifts

International leaders convene in Paris to address the Ukraine conflict; US Secretary of State Rubio visits Suriname to strengthen ties; Dutch court rules on Ongehoord Nederland lawsuit; VVD gains in polls, while BBB declines.

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Unsolved 1985 Murders of Musicians in Rijswijk Reignite Investigation

A memorial plaque was unveiled in Rijswijk for three musicians fatally shot during a 1985 band rehearsal; the unsolved murders, possibly linked to Suriname's President Bouterse and drug trafficking, are now subject to a renewed investigation by the victims' families.

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Bouterse Cremated; Carter Memorials Begin

Former Surinamese president Desi Bouterse, convicted for his role in the December Murders, is being cremated today in Paramaribo without a state funeral; meanwhile, memorial services for former US president Jimmy Carter, who died at 100, begin today in Georgia, culminating in a state funeral on Janu...

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Suriname Media Boycotts Bouterse Vigil Following Censorship Request

Supporters of deceased former President Desi Bouterse held a vigil at the NDP headquarters in Paramaribo, where journalists were asked to avoid using words like "murderer" and "convict," leading to a partial boycott by Starnieuws and De Ware Tijd before the NDP apologized citing a misunderstanding. ...

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WWII Film Highlights Untold Contributions of Surinamese and Curaçaoan Soldiers

Safi Graauw's short film, highlighting the largely unknown contributions of Surinamese and Curaçaoan soldiers in WWII, won two awards at the Go Short International Film Festival in Nijmegen, prompting a renewed discussion on the underrepresented role of colonial populations in the Allied victory.

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Rubio's Suriname Visit Highlights Oil Discoveries, US-China Competition

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's brief visit to Suriname on Thursday focused on the country's significant oil discoveries (estimated 750 million barrels by 2028), strengthening US-Suriname relations, and addressing regional security concerns, particularly regarding Haiti.

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Founders Metals: High-Grade Gold Discovery Extends at Suriname's Antino Project

Founders Metals Inc. reported 72 meters of 2.29 g/t gold at its Van Gogh discovery within the Antino Gold Project in Suriname, extending mineralization to 200 meters depth and suggesting significant potential for further gold reserves, prompting increased exploration efforts.

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Large Crowds Attend Bouterse's Funeral Despite Conviction

The funeral of former Surinamese president Desi Bouterse, convicted for the 1982 December Murders, drew large crowds in Paramaribo despite not being a state funeral, highlighting continued public polarization and the complexities of his legacy.

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Suriname NDP Apologizes After Memorial Censorship Controversy

Ahead of Desi Bouterse's cremation, the NDP requested journalists avoid using terms like "murderer" and "convict" at a memorial, prompting Starnieuws and De Ware Tijd to partially boycott coverage due to censorship concerns; the NDP later apologized, citing a misunderstanding.

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Bouterse's Body Escorted Through Paramaribo in Controversial Procession

The body of former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse, convicted for the 1982 December Murders, is being transported through Paramaribo in an open-casket procession to his party's headquarters before cremation, while three of his convicted accomplices paid their respects; the Surinamese government d...

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