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Meet Nigeria’s top artist managers powering the $2 billion Afrobeats industry
Nigeria’s music industry has evolved into a $2 billion powerhouse, propelled by a wave of chart-topping artists whose influence extends far beyond the country’s borders. In 2023 alone, Nigerian artists generated millions in royalties from global...

Energy Chamber welcomes ExxonMobil
The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago says it welcomes the signing of a production sharing contract (PSC) for the new TTUD-1 Block between energy major ExxonMobil and T&T Deepwater Ltd. “The consolidation of blocks TTDA 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,...

Colombia’s offshore energy hopes wane on poor discoveries, strict regulations
Hopes among foreign energy companies that Colombia’s offshore acreage could serve as a key source of future oil and gas supplies are being dashed as many exploration projects lag expectations, with unwelcomed regulation further deflating optimism....
BYD announces sponsorship of Republic Bank CPL
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on Monday announced that BYD, the world’s No. 1 new energy vehicle brand by sales, as an official sponsor for the tournament. This landmark partnership brings together the Caribbean’s biggest...
IAMGOLD (IAG) Reports Q2 Results, Expects Higher Production in Second Half
IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE:IAG) is one of the 13 Most Promising Gold Stocks According to Wall Street Analysts. On August 7, IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE:IAG) reported its results for the second quarter of 2025, with attributable gold production...

Tracing Roots Of Indian Diaspora In The Caribbean - Suriname Ghat To Get A Makeover
(MENAFN- IANS) Kolkata, Aug 14 (IANS) The Suriname Ghat in Kolkata, from where at least 64 ships sailed with indentured labourers from India for what was then Dutch-occupied Suriname, will finally get a makeover, thanks to a joint effort by the...
Work advances on CARICOM Industrial Policy
Consultations with key stakeholders have begun across the Region to finalise the CARICOM Industrial Policy and Strategy in time for approval by Ministers of Trade later this year. Suriname, which holds responsibility for the Industrial Policy in...

Work CARICOM industrial strategy progressing
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 at 11:00 AM Regional consultations with principal stakeholders have commenced to finalize the CARICOM Industrial Policy and Strategy, aiming for approval by Trade Ministers later this year. A...

CGX Energy Files Second Quarter Financial Statements, Announces Impairment Of The Corentyne Block, And Changes To The Board Of Directors
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 13, 2025) - CGX Energy Inc. (TSXV: OYL) (" CGX " or the " Company ") today announced the release of its unaudited consolidated financial statements and Management Discussion and...
UPDATE: Kiyah-Starr Shelton nets 4 goals in big win over Grenada @CFU Challenge Series
MALABAR, Arima, T&T— Left-footed striker Kiyah-Starr Shelton was the star of the show when the Virgin Islands registered a 6-0 victory over Grenada on Match Day 3 of the 2025 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) U14 Girls Challenge Series at Larry Gomes...
Sranan Gold Initiates Diamond Core Drilling Program on the Randy Trend at the Tapanahony Project in Suriname
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Edmonton, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – August 13, 2025) – Sranan Gold Corp. (CSE: SRAN) (FSE: P84) (Tradegate: P84) (“Sranan” or the “Company”) announces the commencement of its diamond drilling program...
Bahamas ready to compete in Billie Jean King Cup
By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net AFTER staging their first practice in Santa Tecla, El Salvador on Saturday, Sydney Clarke said Team Bahamas is ready to compete in the Billie Jean King (BJK)Cup. Team Bahamas, captained...

Georgetown Women Classic Basketball Series…Ramlall sisters engineer Guyana’s clean sweep of Suriname
GUYANA’S women’s basketball team completed a clean sweep of their two-match series with Suriname on Monday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The Guyanese won the contest, 65-57, after another overwhelming showing by the local women’s outfit. Asha...

Big Oil Boosts Exploration as Energy Transition Sputters
After years of public vows to wean themselves off fossil fuels, the world’s biggest oil companies are dusting off their drilling maps and doubling down on exploration. The promised pivot to renewables has sputtered, energy security fears have...

SAIL 2025: Amsterdam enforces strict navigation rules amid record fleet
As Amsterdam readies for the tenth edition of SAIL from August 20 to 24, port authorities have issued strict rules to manage the influx of pleasure and professional vessels. Over 10,000 ships from 20 countries are expected to participate. All...

Regian Eersel thanks fans for support that continues to motivate him: “I really feel the energy”
The reigning and undisputed ONE lightweight Muay Thai world champion, Regian ‘The Immortal’ Eersel of Suriname and the Netherlands, expressed heartfelt gratitude to all of his fans who tuned in from around the world and watched him defend his belt...

Woolford, Ramlall sisters power Guyana to blowout win over Suriname
The Ramlall sisters – Ashna, Amisha, Arshia – and Kassidy Woolford combined for an impressive 73 points to lead Guyana to a 91–72 victory over Suriname on Sunday evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The matchup was part of the Georgetown...
SURINAME-EMPLOYMENT-US gold mining company to lay off workers

Suriname commits to knowledge exchange with Guyana on energy development
As Suriname’s oil and gas industry expands, Suriname’s Ambassador to Guyana, Liselle Blankendal, has reaffirmed her country’s commitment to cooperating with Guyana to further develop the sector. In a recent interview with the News Room, Ambassador...
Miata raising $5.0 million from upsized financing for gold projects in Suriname
Miata Metals Corp. [MMET-CSE, OTCQB-MMETF, 8NQ-FSE] said it is upsizing a previously announced non-brokered private placement offering that is now expected to raise $5.0 million, up from an earlier $3.0 million target. The offering will consist of...