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Witness describes Suriname's former dictator as psychopath
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By Ivan Cairo Caribbean Net News Suriname Correspondent Email: ivan@caribbeannetnews.com PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- A witness in the murder trial against Suriname's former military strongman Desi Bouterse described the ex-dictator as a psychopath for his alleged role in the December 1982 killings of 15 of his political opponents. Comment?
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CARICOM Youth Ambassadors commit to strengthening programme
... Programme (CYAP). Twenty-seven youth ambassadors met jointly with their directors of youth affairs in Paramaribo, Suriname to evaluate their programme, develop strategies for its sustainability and orient 17 newly appointed ambassadors. The meeting ... Comment?
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Suriname to join Caricom Arrest Warrant Treaty
By Ivan Cairo PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- With the approval of the draft legislation by the Council of Ministers, Suriname moved one step closer to joining the Caricom Arrest Warrant Treaty, a government official has disclosed. Comment?
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Widow testifies in Suriname mass murder trial
By Ivan Cairo PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- At the resumption on Tuesday of the mass murder trial against former Suriname dictator, Desi Bouterse, the widow of one of the victims gave a chilling account of the condition of her husband's body at the morgue in Paramaribo. Comment?
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... criminal activity among young people presents a challenge that Commonwealth nations must work to resolve together. Suriname President Ronald Venetiaan made this statement when he addressed the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Youth Forum 7 which ... Comment?
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Holidays on Earth Today: November 25, 2009
... Palau : *Thanksgiving Day 5. Bosnia-Herzegovina: *National Statehood Day 6. Haiti : *Mang Yam: fte de la moisson 7. Suriname : *Independence Day 8. International : *International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women *Feast Day: St. ... Comment?
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Thanksgiving in Suriname involves a week of national celebrations
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The Presidential Palace in Suriname is reserved for ceremonial occasions. S. S. Roath Thanksgiving celebrations take on a different mood as United States national guardsmen from South Dakota join Surinamese in giving thanks for reaching Suriname's 34th year as an independent nation with financial health and prosperity for its people and nation. Comment?
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Pope meets with Suriname's President Venetiaan
Pope Benedict XVI met on November 20 with President Runaldo Ronald Venetiaan of Suriname. Comment?
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Secretary Clinton Congratulates The People of The Republic of Suriname
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of the Republic of Suriname as they celebrate 34 years as an independent nation on November 25. Comment?
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Suriname: Welcome to the Jungle
For Paramaribo SPAN , Christopher Cozier visits artist Daniel Djojoatmo, whose work "discuss[es] the predicament of certain narratives of development which are, at their inception, ill-fated and at the disposal of the jungle." Comment?
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Suriname reporter threatened after writing about drug trafficking
... of 90 kg of cocaine from a police station after it was seized. Cairo is also the Reporters Without Borders Suriname correspondent. "We condemn these threats and we ask the authorities to take all necessary measures to protect Cairo," Reporters ... Comment?
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Shortwave Blog "Bytes"
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... from Wertachtal and CHN mainland jamming at S=9+10dB level, 0100-0300 UT, but not annoying. (wb, Germany/HCDX) Suriname on shortwave 4990, Radio Apintie (Paramaribo) (presumed), 0434-0515, 11/10/2009. Light pop vocal music with a very brief ... Comment?
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Suriname Independence Cup
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Ardent sponsors of Guyanaa s senior national football team, more popularly known as the Golden Jaguars, paid tribute to the team that won the inaugural Suriname Independence Cup last weekend in Paramaribo, Suriname, at a simple but meaningful reception at Duke Lodge on Thursday evening. Comment?
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Vincentians celebrate independence in US capital
... Grenadines Organizations USA, Inc; Dean of Caribbean Community and OAS ambassadors; OAS Director in the Republic of Suriname (2001-2004); international consultant; Dr Baldwin King, for his contribution to science; Senior Chemistry teacher, St. ... Comment?
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Suriname-2009 Article IV Consultation Concluding Statement
... be even worse in 2009, if not for exceptionally high dividend receipts from Staatsolie and the Central Bank of Suriname (CBvS). Expenditures: The cyclical deterioration in the public finance is amplified by a surge in expenditures resulting from: ... Comment?
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Meusa has set a pace that might be hard to match
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Amateurs practice until they get it right. Professionals practice until they can't get it wrong -Anonymous. An unassuming newcomer to chess, quiet Wendell Meusa has set a torrid pace in the invitational National Championships. Comment?
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Murder trial of Suriname's ex-dictator resumes
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By Ivan Cairo Caribbean Net News Suriname Correspondent Email: ivan@caribbeannetnews.com PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- A mother and sister told a military court here on Thursday how their son and brother in December 1982 was dragged from his home by armed soldiers and was a day later among the victims shot and killed in the then military headquarters ... Comment?
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Suriname lodges formal complaint with the Netherlands after body search of cabinet minister
By Ivan Cairo Caribbean Net News Suriname Correspondent Email: ivan@caribbeannetnews.com PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- While Dutch Justice Minister Ernst Hirsch-Ballin has apologized to a Surinamese cabinet minister who was body searched at Schiphol airport, the Surinamese government is lodging a formal complaint and seeking an explanation for the ... Comment?
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Playing for Change Band hits the road after scoring a viral video with 'Stand by Me'
... singer Clarence Bekker. Clarence Bekker is living proof that music is a universal language. The singer was born in Suriname, raised in the Netherlands and now resides in Spain. Everywhere he goes, he carries a soulful song in his heart. He also ... Comment?
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Journeys into the interior of Suriname (2) - Paramaribo, Suriname
Coesewijn, or Swimming with Caiman Peter writes: Gunsi was delightful, but hopeless for seeing wildlife, so we decided to take a tour to the uninhabited interior of the country. Comment?
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