American Chamber of Commerce of Suriname

20/07/2026

Throwback

Call for Guyanese and Surinamese enterprises in timber supply chains to Express Interest to join the upcoming Forestry Business Mission to Europe (November 1 to 7, 2026)

The Global Gateway Investment Agenda (GGIA) for Guyana and Suriname invites established, export-ready enterprises from both countries to submit Expressions of Interest (EoI) to join upcoming European Forestry Business Mission designed to accelerate export diversification, enhance local value addition, and secure private investment in sustainable forestry value chain. Participation represents a strategic opportunity to access the European market through a structured, three-tier commercial approach encompassing deal-ready opportunities, strategic partnerships, and market expansion networking.

Five high-potential companies from Guyana and five from Suriname will be selected to join the mission scheduled for November 1 to 7, 2026, that will be anchored around the International Hardwood Conference in Antwerp, Belgium.

The European Union will sponsor the mission participants, covering essential costs including round-trip economy flights, intra-EU transportation, travel insurance, Schengen visa fees, and accommodation with per diems for up to seven nights. Prior to departure, a specialized service provider will deliver targeted business coaching for the Guyanese companies, and prepare the matchmaking through refined company profiles, development of pitch decks, and aligning product materials with EU market requirements.

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04/07/2026

Celebrating Freedom 250.
250 Years of American Independence.

Honoring a legacy of freedom, innovation, entrepreneurship and opportunity.

With best wishes from AmCham Suriname

29/06/2026

27/06/2026

As part of an eventful SEOGS week, AmCham Suriname, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Paramaribo, brought together our members, AmCham Guyana, AmCham Trinidad & Tobago, the visiting U.S. trade delegation, and key stakeholders for an AmCham Business Brunch.

In his remarks, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Paul Watzlavick reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to partnering with a Suriname where entrepreneurship and innovation drive economic diversification, create opportunity, and deliver lasting prosperity for Suriname and the wider region. He emphasized that the United States remains committed to bringing American expertise, investment, and fair, transparent economic partnerships that create value for both countries.

This week we also welcomed Michael McNulty of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Hugo Yon, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary van het Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs.

The setting provided valuable space for more in depth discussions between our members, potential partners, and U.S. institutions exploring opportunities in Suriname.

At AmCham Suriname, we believe meaningful partnerships are built through dialogue, trusted relationships, and practical connections. Bringing together business leaders, investors, government agencies, and regional partners remains central to our mission of strengthening trade and investment between Suriname and the United States.

27/06/2026

Financing Local Content - interesting panel where our members share their insights:
Faizan Ahmed representing Trustbank Amanah
Brian Alleyne representing Republic Bank
and Kimberly Schreuders from EY.
Joining them is also Ms Susan Bansropansingh from TotalEnergies and Nawien Ghisiawan of IDB Invest

27/06/2026

AmCham Suriname welcomes Michael McNulty from the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Kelsey Mullen from U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), who will be visiting to explore opportunities for collaboration in Suriname.

USTDA and DFC are U.S. government agencies that advance American economic and strategic interests abroad — USTDA by funding upfront technical work that accelerates critical infrastructure development in emerging markets, and DFC by mobilizing private capital to finance projects that strengthen allies, secure supply chains, and counter U.S. adversaries.

At SEOGS with Thomas Pallaruelo from Baker Hughes and Anuskha Varsha Sonai from Creative Tech Hub Caribbean

Super thankful to ms Elizabeth Cooper and Ms Judith Dijks of US Embassy Paramaribo to facilitate all conversations with our members and the delegation.

27/06/2026

Powerful conversations in the booths of our members at the SEOGS conference.
Vist our booths and become acquainted with our offerings.
Digicel Business Group
Suriname
Halliburton
Trustbank Amanah
SLB
Creative Tech Hub Caribbean

27/06/2026

Timothy Mendonça treasurer of AmCham Suriname (representing EAG Airport ), Martin Cheong member AmCham GY (representing SBM Offshore ) and Marcella Defares member of AMCHAM T&T (representing Halliburton ) in the local content forum at hashtag .

What should be the main success of Local Content success?
- Number of local jobs
- Value of local contracts
- Knowledge transfer
- Growth of local business

We’ll share the audience poll results later in the comments.

27/06/2026

Carissa Essed representing the private sector point of view about Local Content & Workforce Development during the Local Content Forum leaded by aishel bradley.
Local Content Forum at SEOGS in partnership with Apache Corporation and SBM Offshore .

AmCham Suriname is proud of our members dedication to contribute to a prosperous business and investment climate.

23/06/2026

Growing business relations between Suriname and USA

Hugo Yon, plaatsvervangend adjunct-secretaris van het Bureau voor Economische, Energie- en Bedrijfszaken, is in de stad voor . Gisteren ontmoette hij minister van Buitenlandse Zaken, Internationale Handel en Samenwerking Melvin Bouva om het sterke en groeiende partnerschap tussen de Verenigde Staten en Suriname verder te versterken.

De twee bespraken de volledige reikwijdte van de relatie tussen de VS en Suriname – van het uitbreiden van commerciële mogelijkheden voor Amerikaanse bedrijven in de Surinaamse energie-, infrastructuur-, technologie- en gezondheidszorgsector tot het verdiepen van de veiligheidssamenwerking die beide landen beschermt. De Verenigde Staten zetten zich in om ervoor te zorgen dat Amerikaanse bedrijven vrije en eerlijke toegang hebben tot de groeiende Surinaamse markt – en dat Suriname toegang heeft tot de beste partners ter wereld ter voorbereiding op de historische olieboom van 2028.

De Verenigde Staten is de grootste handelspartner van Suriname – en ontmoetingen zoals deze zorgen ervoor dat die relatie blijft groeien.

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs Hugo Yon, is in town . Yesterday he met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and Cooperation Melvin Bouva to advance the strong and growing partnership between the United States and Suriname.

The two discussed the full breadth of the U.S.-Suriname relationship — from expanding commercial opportunities for American companies across Suriname's energy, infrastructure, technology, and healthcare sectors, to deepening security cooperation that protects both our countries. The United States is committed to ensuring that American firms have free and fair access to Suriname's growing market — and that Suriname has access to the world's best partners as it prepares for its historic 2028 oil boom.

The United States is Suriname's largest trading partner — and meetings like this one ensure that relationship keeps growing.