Three trailblazing women joined forces to pull off the first-ever Suriname Awareness Symposium (SAS). The symposium, according to the trio, showcases the power of female collaboration in shaping the future of Suriname’s energy sector and beyond. They are: Ileana Ferber  - SAS Director and Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Colibri Business Development LLC; Vanessa Yacoob - SAS Program Manager, Director and Co-Founder of Sheriff Consultancy; and Lucil Drielinger-Fernandes, SAS Program Advisor and co-founder of...

Dear Editor, Over the past several months, the topic of contract renegotiations in Guyana’s oil sector has once again taken centre stage. The debates and calls for changes have dominated the public discourse, creating a narrative that risks overshadowing the more critical issue – ensuring that Guyanese benefit from the oil revenue we know the country is getting. While it is understandable that some individuals and groups are advocating for contract renegotiation, it is imperative to...