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# Suriname Insider

Information for visitors of Suriname

## Posts

- [A short documentary of Suriname](https://surinameinsider.com/documentary-of-suriname/) - This video was made four years ago, a documentary of Suriname Hidden Opportunities. Enjoy! Suriname: Hidden Opportunities from GLTV Global Television on Vimeo.
- [College Planning for U.S. Expats](https://surinameinsider.com/college-planning-for-u-s-expats/) - College Planning for U.S. Expats You've got kids. They may be small now, but before you know it, they’re off to college. Unfortunately, the cost of a university degree in the United States has become incredibly daunting. Therefore, planning for college expenses is imperative, and getting an early start provides an absolute advantage. According to
- [Natural habitats in Suriname of aquarium fish](https://surinameinsider.com/natural-habitats-in-suriname-of-aquarium-fish/) - Ever wonder where the fish of your fish tank came from? Watch the video to see the natural habitats of a few.
- [Tourism in Suriname](https://surinameinsider.com/tourism-in-suriname/) - A video promoting tourism in Suriname.
- [Something Smells Fishy](https://surinameinsider.com/something-smells-fishy/) - Because of its plethora of fresh water rivers and its location along the Caribbean coast, Suriname is home to over 350 species of freshwater fish. There are plenty of organized fishing tours to choose from (only a few are listed). If you like to eat fish but not catch them, the local supermarkets, fish markets,
- [Suriname Travel Tips](https://surinameinsider.com/suriname-travel-tips/) - Travel tips to and from Suriname, South America
- [A Field Trip to Fort Nieuw Amsterdam](https://surinameinsider.com/a-field-trip-to-fort-nieuw-amsterdam/) - By fourth grader - C. Povoa. Today I saw cool things at Fort Nieuw Amsterdam. I saw a big pond with large lilly pads as long as me, and it had pink flowers in between them. I also learned about green turtles. I learned that the green turtle lays a lot of eggs because most
- [Suriname on the Discovery Network](https://surinameinsider.com/suriname-on-the-discovery-network/) - The airdate and time for the program “Suriname-Hidden Opportunities”, has been finally confirmed. This will now be featured on the Discovery Network in 50 states of the USA and reaches about 100 million households. The show will be featured on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 7:30 am GLTV - Suriname: Hidden Opportunities Trailer.mov www.youtube.com
- [What you should know about FATCA](https://surinameinsider.com/what-you-should-know-about-fatca/) - As of the publication of this article, roughly 110 countries either have FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) agreements in-place with the United States or are in discussions. Thus far, Suriname has not yet signed an agreement. But it is probably just a matter of time before FATCA comes to Suriname. The first clue is
- [U.S. Expat Taxes](https://surinameinsider.com/u-s-expat-taxes/) - American expats are subject to U.S. income taxes regardless of where they live and where they make their income. Furthermore, there are special requirements and issues to consider when it comes to tax return preparation. Over the next several months, we will be addressing some of the tax complexities faced by American expats living in
- [Watradagu at the Zoo](https://surinameinsider.com/watradagu-at-the-zoo/) - By: Cristian There are many interesting animals at Paramaribo Zoo. My favorite one was the otter. He is called a watradagu in Surinamese. The otter has a light brown coat of fur, tiny ears, huge black eyes, a long tail, and duck-like flippers. His nose is little with long whiskers. I learned that these otters all have unique
- [Going Bananas? ](https://surinameinsider.com/going-bananas/) - Ever wondered how to tell the difference between bananas (bacoven) and plantains (bak bananen)? And what do you use plantains for anyway? Well, your answers have finally arrived! “Bacoven” are sweeter and can be eaten raw. “Bak bananen”, often confused for bananas because of their similar name and look, should be cooked. Due to their
- [Did you know...](https://surinameinsider.com/did-you-know/) - Fun Facts About Suriname Featured This Week : RUMORS Suriname is rumored to have had the highest per capita “consumption” of fireworks in the world. Pyromaniacs begin shooting off “bombel” (fireworks) a few days before Christmas and the late night explosions continue well into the first month of the New Year. On New Year’s Eve the businesses and stores
- [Dancing and Death](https://surinameinsider.com/dancing-and-death/) - By: Sabrina Zondervan Walking steadily with the procession line, I had to furtively resist the urge to swing my hips to the jazz beats blaring out of the tuba, saxophone, and trumpet ahead. It was only minutes earlier that I was drying my eyes from the reading of a moving poem in the gathering room.
- [Bizarre Foods Features Suriname](https://surinameinsider.com/bizarre-foods-features-suriname/) - It's exciting to see that the American TV show, Bizarre Foods, did a feature on Suriname, but I live here and I don't eat any of this stuff. Then again, I live in the city and not the rainforest. Check out the good food on our cuisine page and watch the episode if you'd like to see what
- [Navigating Paramaribo 101](https://surinameinsider.com/navigating-paramaribo-101/) - “A hospital bed is just like a still standing taxi whose meter keeps running.” -translated from the traffic tips on the back of the Surinamese International Driver’s License Warning: Driving in Paramaribo may cause high blood pressure. To say that traffic in Paramaribo is chaotic is an understatement, but I've been told that driving in
- [Banking in Suriname](https://surinameinsider.com/banking-in-suriname/) - BANKING One morning, I wake up late and finally get out the door by 9:30am. I have a simple plan in place. First, I will run by the ATM machine on Kernkampweg– I know is distributes American dollars; then I’ll drive to the Cambio (money exchange), and then go shopping. I can’t find a parking
- [Pumpkiny Pompoen](https://surinameinsider.com/pumpkiny-pompoen/) - Squash. Even the name sounds discouraging. Growing up, I remember my sister begging not to have to eat her portion of it. She especially hated the Surinamese kind - "pompoen", a squash variety with a hard green and peach striped outside and an orange, pumpkin-like inside. Here in Suriname, it's known as "pompoen" (not to be confused
- [Stay Safe. Stay Alert. ](https://surinameinsider.com/stay-safe-stay-alert/) - While Suriname’s crime statistics don’t even skim those of big American cities, Paramaribo is still an urban center that has its share of criminality. In fact, many residents are feeling uncomfortable with the recent crime waves, a rarity to Suriname. It is always best to take precautions; they may prevent you or your loved ones
- [Fun Facts: Flora & Fauna](https://surinameinsider.com/fun-facts-flora-fauna/) - · The Suriname Toad, also known as the “Pica Pica”, has some seemingly different reproductive practices. Rather than lay eggs and leave them, she raises her tadpoles in the squishy skin of her back to mini toad size. She also doesn’t have a tongue or teeth. · Due to the preservation of Suriname's tropical rain forest,
- [The Online Suriname Expat Magazine](https://surinameinsider.com/hello-suriname-expats/) - You found us! That's great and we are happy you made it this far! As you can see, the site is a work in progress so please bear with us while we continue adding on. We promise, every time you come back, you'll find more good information. From our own experience, after living in Suriname
- [Banking - Part 2](https://surinameinsider.com/banking-part-2/) - DEBIT CARDS Most modern stores have debit card machines, but functionality depends on a good broadband connection from the telephone company, Telesur. Like the ATM machines, the debit card machines operate sporadically. When they work, however, they are very convenient. When they don’t work, it’s raining, or the power goes out, and you don’t have cash,

## Pages

- [Blog](https://surinameinsider.com/blog/)
- [Home](https://surinameinsider.com/home/) - This website is for people with interest in the tropical South American country - Suriname. It is also meant to be a convenient information site for tourist & expats.
- [About](https://surinameinsider.com/about/) - Hi! Welcome to SurinameInsider.com! This website is for people with interest in the tropical South American country - Suriname. It is also meant to be a convenient information site and meet-up forum for those (tourists, expats) who have just moved here, are considering relocation, or have lived here. We have created this site to help you

## Events

- [Suriname on the Discovery Channel](https://surinameinsider.com/event/suriname-on-the-discovery-channel/) - The airdate and time for the program “Suriname-Hidden Opportunities”, has been finally confirmed. This will now be featured on the Discovery Network in 50 states of the USA and reaches about 100 million house holds The show was featured on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 7:30 am GLTV - Suriname: Hidden Opportunities Trailer.mov www.youtube.com
- [Spring Fair at SIS](https://surinameinsider.com/event/spring-fair-at-sis/) - Join Suriname International School at the Spring Fair on Saturday, June 2nd. Outdoor BBQ, Children's Games, a Bouncy Castle and lots of fun in store!
- [Children's Books Festival](https://surinameinsider.com/event/childrens-books-festival/) - in Paramaribo on May 21- 26
- [Super Jazz Party](https://surinameinsider.com/event/super-jazz-party/) - Lindeboom is hosting a super jazz party on its terrace on Sunday, April 29th. The kitchen opens at 6pm and live entertainment begins at 8pm.
- [Brunch with Butterflies](https://surinameinsider.com/event/brunch-with-butterflies/) - Looking for something new to do on Mother's Day this year? Why not take Mom to the Neotropical Butterfly Park for a delicious brunch and garden tour? On Sunday, May 13th, Suriname's exquisite Butterfly Park will host a "Brunch with Butterflies" Mother's Day event. Reserve the date! Check back soon for information about ticket sales.
- [Family Fun Days at Butterfly Park](https://surinameinsider.com/event/family-fun-days-at-butterfly-park/)
- [Home Fair](https://surinameinsider.com/event/home-fair/) - See everything you can get to build/upgrade your home at the Home Fair in Flamboyant Park.
- [Most schools closed for Easter Holidays](https://surinameinsider.com/event/most-schools-closed-for-easter-holidays/) - Both public and private schools will be closed for varying periods during the Easter holidays. Make sure to check when your childrens' schools are not in session. Happy holidays!
- [Earth Hour 2012](https://surinameinsider.com/event/earth-hour-2012/) - It's the time of year to turn off your lights again! On Saturday night, Suriname will participate in the worldwide Earth Hour program, to show support for climate change. "More than 5,200 cities and towns in 135 countries worldwide switched off their lights for Earth Hour 2011 alone, sending a powerful message for action on
- [Brazilian Music This Sunday](https://surinameinsider.com/event/brazilian-music-this-sunday/) - This Sunday Katarina Avila plays easy Brazilian Music @ The Log House Please call for dinner reservations at 8403408/ 8153636 / 8677908
- [International Food Fair 2012](https://surinameinsider.com/event/international-food-fair-2012/) - The International Academy ofSuriname (IAS) would love to see you at our annual International Food Fair thisSaturday, March 24, 5-8p.m. at our school campus at Lawtonlaan 20 (near thecorner of Gemenelandsweg and Brokopondolaan). Tickets are 15 SRD per person(children under 6 years old get in free withparent). This is a great value, since itgets you
- [Duck Curry Competition](https://surinameinsider.com/event/631/) - Check out the Duck Curry Festival 2012 in Suriname. Lots of entertainment expected; an international cricket tournament and international and local artists. Tickets are FREE! Meet at Snellerpark in Suriname on Sunday 18 March 2012. Festivities are scheduled to begin at 11 AM.
- [Movie Night @CCS](https://surinameinsider.com/event/movie-night-ccs/) - Watch "Norma Rae" this Thursday in celebration of Women's History Month. The movie night, organized by the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo, is free and open to the public.
- [Villa Zapakara Bombay Tour](https://surinameinsider.com/event/villa-zapakara-bombay-tour/) - Villa Zapakara is a non-profit children's museum (that's fun and educational for adults too). They strive to create educational and interactive progams and activities that allow children to explore different cultures. Experience Bombay at Villa Zapakara, as you and your youngsters are taken on a guided tour of the mock Indian city of Bombay, complete
- [Pink Ribbon walk for breast cancer/International Women's Day](https://surinameinsider.com/event/avon-walk-for-cancerinternational-womens-day/) - The Pink Ribbon walk for breast cancer will commence at the “onafhankelijheidsplein” (the Independence Square across from the Presidential Palace) at 4pm on Thursday, March 8th. Participants are asked to contribute 15 SRD towards the cause. T-shirts may be available at the event location (included in the 15 SRD contribution); however, it is advised to
- [Joe to perform in Suriname](https://surinameinsider.com/event/joe-to-perform-in-suriname/) - Joe, American signer-songwriter, is scheduled to perform at the Anthony Neste Stadium on the night of March, 2. This is the artist's first visit to Suriname. He is staying at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel. Tickets are available at certian cambios and at the Hermitage Mall cambio.
- [Holi Phagwa* National Holiday](https://surinameinsider.com/event/holi-phagwa-national-holiday/) - Phagwa is a popular Hindu spring festival, celebrated to mark the beginning of Spring on the last full moon day of the lunar month Phalguna (February/March). In Suriname, Holi Phagwa is a festival of color. It is customary to wear old white clothes on this day; be prepared to get them dirty and join in the holipowder throwing
- [Subway Pre-Opening](https://surinameinsider.com/event/subway-pre-opening/) - Be there to welcome the first Subway Restaurant in Suriname! The main attraction will be Zumbathon by B-Fit with music from some of the best local D.J's. Be there on time to receive a free giveaway. Place: TBL Cinemas Complex - Unit 4 Festivities start at 16.00 hours.
- [Caricom Meeting in Suriname](https://surinameinsider.com/event/caricom-meeting-in-suriname/) - An Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Caricom is scheduled to take place in Suriname on March 8th and 9th. That's what the waterkant's makeover and the moving of the flags is for. The 15 heads of states from the Caribbean Community will meet to discuss how the Caricom Enterprises, a mechanism that combines all natural resources,
- [Day of Liberation and Renewal* National Holiday](https://surinameinsider.com/event/day-of-liberation-and-renewal/) - The Council of Ministers in Suriname, declared February 25th, the day of the Revolution (1980) a national holiday as of 2011. February 25th was a public holiday from 1981 to 1987. On this day in 1980, a group of 16 junior National Army officers, including the current President, Desi Bouterse, overthrew the then government of
- [Easter Sunday & Monday* National Holidays](https://surinameinsider.com/event/easter-sunday-monday-national-holidays/)
- [Good Friday* National Holiday](https://surinameinsider.com/event/good-friday-national-holiday/)
- [Carnival (Brazil)](https://surinameinsider.com/event/carnival-brazil/)

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