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New Amsterdam Postcard

The Rise of New Amsterdam

antonfoek Amsterdam, September 24th, 2024 – In the early 17th century, the Dutch established a bustling settlement called New Amsterdam on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. This colony quickly became a vital hub for trade and commerce, attracting settlers from various parts of Europe. The strategic location and the natural harbor made it an ideal…
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In memoriam Pim de la Parra (1940-2024)

In memoriam Parra de la Pim (1940-2024)

Enfant terrible and bon vivant Text Armand Snijders – Image Iwan Brave Filmmaker, columnist and bon vivant Pim de la Parra died Friday at the age of 84. A look back at the turbulent life of the director of the iconic classic ‘Wan Pipel’, with which generations of Surinamese grew up. But who was also…
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Michael absorbeert de lessen van de Ajax Challenge

Michael absorbeert de lessen van de Ajax Challenge om droom waarheid te maken:

‘Werken bij de Marechaussee’ antonfoek De deur zwaait open van het klaslokaal naast het oude trainingsveld van Ajax. Het gebouw kijkt uit op het grasveld waar spelers als Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Jari Litmanen en Rafael van der Vaart zich in het zweet werkten. De Johan Cruijff ArenA statig op de achtergrond. In de deuropening staat de…
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What were you doing while the forests were burning and the city was drowning?

antonfoek John Goedschalk is the Nature Based Solutions pioneer with over a decade of experience in climate finance, carbon credit development and climate and conservation program design  Amsterdam, June 2, 2024 –In march of 2011, I learnt that climate change was going to make the city of Paramaribo I loved virtually uninhabitable due to increased temperatures…
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Message from the deepest of my soul and heart

Message from the deepest of my soul and heart

Anton JieSamFoek / eyesonsuriname Message from the deepest of my soul and heart to those who mean well with repairing and polishing the country: Being part of the problem is no solution for Suriname. Being part of a productive and creative solution is. Oftewel: Maak geen deel uit van het immens en all-over grote sociaal, financieel,…
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Lula on international trip

Lula on international trip

Not Visiting Suriname eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 27 january 2024– Last year, the organization grouping 54 African nations, became a permanent member of the G20, a group that brings together the world’s 19 richest economies plus the European Union (EU). This year, Brazil chairs the G20 and will host the summit of the group’s heads of state…
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«I will not stop. I won’t stand by as they dismantle Suriname’s forest»

Suriname activist John Goedschalk is seeking 10.000 signatures to save 560,000 hectares of Suriname’s virgin rainforest. Surinamese activist, John Goedschalk, has become acutely aware of what is happening to the beloved forests of Suriname. This awareness has grown as an international campaign unfolds, urging Suriname’s president to halt plans for large-scale agriculture that would deforest…
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1982 in Paramaribo, Suriname at the Fort Zeelandia,15 of my fellow country men were killed

1982 in Paramaribo, Suriname at the Fort Zeelandia,15 of my fellow country men were killed

On December 8th,1982 in Paramaribo, Suriname at the Fort Zeelandia,15 of my fellow country men were killed by the military for their belief in a better, more just and honest society.   In remembrance of their premature and unnecessary death and the death of a much beloved country I dedicate this Adagio for Strings music…
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International visibility increases Finland’s influence

International visibility increases Finland’s influence

Helsinki could do a little bit more in Suriname   eyesonsuriname   Amsterdam, May 17 2023 — The other day eyesonsuriname.com was chatting with a new friend from Finland. He was kind of puzzled about the role of his home country in the world and said something in the order of: ” Yes, but those strong countries have…
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The trouble with Suriname

The trouble with Suriname

The trouble with Suriname is that all wise men there, are full of doubts, while the idiots, criminals and stupid ones are full of confidence.