Suriname has secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament, set to take place in Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico, from March 23 to 31, 2026. They will join Bolivia, Congo DR, Iraq, Jamaica, and New Caledonia in vying for two remaining World Cup berths. Suriname will face Bolivia in a semi-final match.
Suriname's President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons highlighted the critical need for financial compensation for forest protection at COP30. With 93% forest cover, Suriname is a carbon-negative nation committed to preserving 90% of its rainforests, yet struggles with inadequate international funding for its conservation efforts amidst development pressures.
Approximately SRD 17 million in powdered milk has disappeared from Melkcentrale in Suriname. Minister Mike Noersalim has installed a new supervisory board to investigate the incident, which led to employee protests and a police inquiry.
