Exploration drilling in the Coronie Swamp has yielded oil, at three of the five wells Paradise Oil Company has explored. At 2,586 sq. km, Coronie is one of Staatsolie’s (Surinam’s state oil company) largest concessions in the coastal plane. Exploration started two years ago. Although the company has had trouble navigating the rough terrain, the first well was drilled 15 kilometers to the south of the Oost-West Verbinding, a coastal highway. Surinam’s current output is 12,000 barrels a day, and could be more with according…
PanAfrican Entrepreneurs Conference’s advance team has arrived in Surinam for a look at the opportunities. A trade mission will follow after opportunities have been specified. Where in the world is Suriname? Suriname lies on the northeast coast of South America, with Guyana to the west, French Guiana to the east, and Brazil to the south. It is about one-tenth larger than Michigan. The principal rivers are the Corantijn on the Guyana border, the Marowijne in the east, and the Suriname, on which the capital city…
The Bahamas International Investment and Business Forum will take place February 20-21, 2013 in Freeport. The theme of the forum is ‘At the Crossroads of 21st Century Trade and Investment’, it will focus on major growth sectors including logistics & transportation, finance, tourism and manufacturing & light industry. “The Bahamas International Business & Investment Forum will highlight the key advantages The Bahamas, and Grand Bahama in particular, will have in capitalizing on the expansion of the Panama Canal, which is due to be completed in…
To create an arena for entrepreneurs and business people within the Black Diaspora to come meet and further business connections. Also, to suggest policy improvement and issue awareness that will benefit the status of black entrepreneurs internationally.
The first PanAfrican Entrepreneurs Conference was held at the Four Seasons Houston. The luxurious hotel sits in the heart of Houston’s central business district, the 20-story tower features 404 spacious guest rooms, including 103 luxury hotel suites and 12 specialty suites. The residential-styled rooms mix traditional and contemporary décor, while extra-large bay windows showcase city and pool views. All members of the PanAfrican Entrepreneurs conference received a 15% discounted to the renowned Spa. All participants were able to visit the spa during the course of…