18th-Century Free Black Woman Honored in Restored Paramaribo Home
A historic residence in Suriname's capital has been carefully restored to commemorate and honor a free Black woman from the 18th century.
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UNESCO Adds Multiple Sites to Endangered World Heritage List
UNESCO has added several historical and ancient sites, including the historic center of Paramaribo, an ancient city in Crimea, and Tyre in Lebanon, to its list of endangered World Heritage sites. Three Ukrainian sites also remain at risk due to ongoing conflict.
Dutch Central Bank Funds Museum for Surinamese Entrepreneur
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has contributed €500,000 to fund the restoration and establishment of a new museum and educational center at the historic Elisabeth Samson Huis in Paramaribo, Suriname.
Colombian Drug Submarine Suspect Escapes Suriname Cell
A 58-year-old Colombian man, a suspect in a drug submarine case, has escaped from a cell complex in Paramaribo, Suriname, prompting a police search and questioning of officers.
Dutch Driver Convicted in Fatal Suriname Bus Crash
A court in Paramaribo, Suriname, has convicted 37-year-old Dutch driver Roger L. in connection with a passenger bus crash that resulted in five deaths.