Good evening. It is my pleasure to welcome you to this reception on the occasion of the re-launch of the Suriname branch of the Overseas Security Advisory Council or, as we refer to it, “OSAC”. I want to thank all of you for joining us today, but especially the representatives from the American private sector community …

Your Excellency President Chandrikapersad Santokhi and First Lady Mellisa Santokhi- Seenacherry, distinguished ministers and officials of the Republic of Suriname; Members of the National Assembly; fellow ambassadors and members of the Diplomatic Corps; distinguished guests, friends and colleagues: Good evening and welcome to this celebration of the 246th anniversary of U.S. independence. I am so …

The following are the remarks delivered by Ambassador Nolan during the Embassy’s July 4th event.  These remarks are as drafted. Your Excellency Desiré Delano Bouterse and First Lady Ingrid Bouterse, distinguished ministers and officials of the Republic of Suriname; Members of the National Assembly; Fellow ambassadors and members of the Diplomatic and Honorary Consular Corps; …

The following appeared in the June 19, 2017 edition of the Surinamese newspaper de Ware Tijd Op-Ed by Edwin R. Nolan Ambassador of the United States of America The Americas Should Defend Venezuela’s Democracy with Diplomacy The diverse family of nations in the Americas recognizes democracy is a part of our collective DNA.  Sixteen years …

U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 9:09 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you very much.  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States — (applause) — and citizens of America: Tonight, as we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black History Month, we are reminded of our nation’s path …

As Prepared Goeden avond, Your Excellencies, Distinguished Ministers and Permanent Secretaries of the Republic of Suriname;  District Commissioners and Members of the National Assembly; Fellow Ambassadors and Members of the Diplomatic and Honorary Consular Corps; Colleagues from the community of Inter-Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations in Suriname; Members of the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement community …

Good morning (Goedemorgen) and thank you for your warm welcome.  I am glad to be here today representing the United States Government in beautiful Suriname, definitely one of my favorite places on the continent.   I am particularly pleased this morning to honor the graduates of the Kari Yu program which is helping to deliver the …

Good morning.  Commissioner Tjin Liep Shie, Officer Jones and Officer Wheat, representatives from the Pan American Development Foundation, program participants, and members of the media. I am pleased to join you today in the launch of this important community anti-violence program. PADF’s Resistance and Prevention Program– the RAPP Program.  RAPP directly supports the United States’ …

Good evening, Goeden avond, Vice President Ameerali, Your Excellencies, Distinguished Ministers and Permanent Secretaries of the Republic of Suriname;  District Commissioners and Members of the National Assembly; Fellow Ambassadors and Members of the Diplomatic and Honorary Consular Corps; Colleagues from the community of Inter-Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations in Suriname; Members of the Armed Forces and …

Good morning. Minister Adhin, special invitees, graduating youth, and members of the media. I am pleased to join you in recognizing the accomplishments of all the graduates here today. This occasion allows us to pause and appreciate an important milestone for you in your journey towards achieving your life goals. Throughout my time in Suriname, I was fortunate enough to …

Goede middag iedereen, Good afternoon. District Commissioner, Deputy Permanent Michiel Raafenberg Representatives of the Government of Suriname, Members of the diplomatic corps, Special guests, Members of business and industry, Thank you for joining us this afternoon, for making your way through the dust/mud and graciously leaving your cell phones behind. A little over a year ago, …

Good evening. Thank you for joining us. Tonight, we kick off the U.S. Embassy’s Democracy Film Festival. We chose the theme, “Democracy = Active Participation,” to emphasize that democracy is a joint effort of elected leaders and active, engaged citizens. Exercising the right to vote during free and fair elections is a key element of …

Good morning: First Lady, Mrs. Ingrid Bouterse-Waldring, Ministers and Permanent Secretaries of the government, members of the private and civil society sector, special invitees, members of the media. I am very pleased to be here today bringing greetings from the U.S. government to you all and extending congratulations to the graduating youth. Today, after receiving …

Goede middag. Het is een genoegen om hier in Moengo te zijn. Ik wil Marcel Pinas en het heel Festival team feliciteren met het organiseren van dit festival voor het tweede jaar. Vorig jaar had Marcel een staf van acht personen en dit jaar heeft hij ongeveer veertien vrijwilligers. Dat is een goed teken. Het …

His Excellency, Lamure Latour representing the President of the Republic of Suriname Your Excellencies, Distinguished Ministers and Permanent Secretaries of the Republic of Suriname; District Commissioners and Members of the National Assembly; Fellow Ambassadors and Members of the Diplomatic and Honorary Consular Corps; Colleagues from the community of Inter-Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations in Suriname; Members …

Good morning.  I am very pleased to be with you today. I want to recognize Humphrey Tjin-Liep-Shie, Chief of Police, and the Head of the Forensics Unit Patrick Tjin Liep Shie. The United States is pleased to work with Suriname and other Caribbean nations to increase public safety and security, and strengthen law enforcement capacity. We …

District Commissioner, Representatives of the Government of Suriname, Members of the diplomatic corps, Special guests, Members of business and industry, and Members of the media. Good morning. Thank you for joining us this morning, and for making your way through dust and dirt.  At a construction site, you expect a certain amount of mess.  It …

Representatives of the Government of Suriname, Special guests, Members of the private sector, Civil society partners, Youth attendees, and Members of the media. Good morning: I’m pleased that the A Ganar program is launching its second round of implementation. A Ganar will offer guidance, counselling, training, and job support for an additional 330 young men …

Vertegenwoordigers van de regering van Suriname, Speciale gasten, Leden van de particuliere sector, Maatschappelijke partners, Jonge gasten, en Leden van de media. Goedemorgen: Ik ben blij dat het A Ganar programma de tweede ronde lanceerd. A Ganar biedt begeleiding, adviesen, opleiding , en ondersteuning aan drie honderd dertig (33)0 extra jonge mannen en vrouwen.  Met …

Thank you for joining us. Tonight, we kick off the United States Embassy’s Black History Month film festival. Our theme, “Reaching Back, Moving Forward,” commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  This Act set the tone and basis for equality in the United States. During this festival, you …