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U.S. Military Provides First Aid and Youth Resiliency Workshop

PARAMARIBO – The U.S. Army Civil Military Support Element (CMSE) of the Military Liaison Office at the U.S. Embassy in Suriname has provided training to 8 Suriname Nationaal Leger Medics. The training focused on resiliency, patient assessments, and first aid. This program was a “train-the-trainer course” meant to give Surinamese military medics skills that they ...

By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 30 October, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases

Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2018 U.S. Elections

Your Vote Counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt deadline. Follow ...

By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert

Suriname America Alumni Association Awarded 4 Grants to Its Members

PARAMARIBO – On Friday, 12 October 2018, the Suriname America Alumni Association (SAAA) held a networking event at Riet Petit during which it announced the winners of the SAAA Small Grants Program. The SAAA Small Grants Program is made possible through funding from the U.S. Department of State specifically for members of the SAAA. The ...

By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 15 October, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases

Peak Hurricane Season is Here!

Safety is the number one priority during hurricane season. Here are some resources to help you stay informed and safe during hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center provides up to date information on hurricane activity on the Caribbean region. Check them out at: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ , https://twitter.com/NHC_Atlantic , @NHC_Atlantic. U.S. Department of State regularly publishes storm season updates, ...

By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 13 September, 2018 | Topics: Events, News

New Public Hours at the U.S. Embassy for American Citizen Services!

Beginning 14 September 2018, the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo will offer routine appointments for American citizens, including passport renewals, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, and notary public services, exclusively on Fridays from 08:00 to 11:00 a.m. To make an appointment, please visit: https://sr.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/appointments/ . Please note that this web site is for American Citizen Services only. ...

By U.S. Embassy Paramaribo | 12 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases

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