Paramaribo – On Saturday, January 18, the premier of two impactful short films took place at TBL Cinemas, highlighting the dangers of small-scale mining (SSM) and pit intrusion within the industrial zone of Rosebel Gold Mines (RGM). These films were produced by youths aged 10 to 16 from the communities…
Marshallkreek – On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the ceremonial start of the Sustainable Water Project in Marshallkreek was held at the water station of the Surinamese Water Company (N.V. Surinaamsche Waterleiding Maatschappij – SWM). This project is financed by The Rosebel Community Fund (RCF) together with the Suriname Environmental and…
Pikin Saramacca – On December 17, a ceremony was held to officially hand over three significant projects in the Pikin Saramacca area of the Sipaliwini district. These projects include the upgrade of the drinking water purification and distribution system, the modernization of electrification systems, and the construction of a new…
Paramaribo – On December 2nd, the Rosebel Community Fund (RCF) marked its 5th anniversary with the annual Christmas Charity event, at Courtyard by Marriott. This year’s celebration, coinciding with World Disability Day (December 3rd), reaffirms the RCF’s commitment to supporting Suriname’s “silent heroes” — social institutions that care for disabled…
Brokopondo, Suriname— On November 21, 2024, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the commencement of the construction phase of the Brokopondo School Complex in Suriname. This significant milestone follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding signed on October 8, 2024 by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Culture (MinOWC), the Suriname…
Balingsoela, Suriname— On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, a handover ceremony was held for a Kuutu Wosu (Community Center) for the Community of Balingsoela. The Kuutu Wosu was renovated with financial support of the Rosebel Community Fund. The Kuutu Wosu is a space where the community holds its meetings and activities…
New High School for Brokopondo: Approximately 400 Students to Access Higher Education Closer to Home
Brokopondo, Suriname—The unveiling of the nameplate for the construction of the “Brokopondo School Complex” marks a significant milestone in the district’s educational development. This modern school, with a capacity for approximately 400 students, will not only offer educational opportunities but also strengthen the community by creating jobs and enhancing economic…
Paramaribo, Suriname — On October 4, 2024, the contract signing ceremony was held for the 15th edition of the Rosebel Gold Mines Scholarship Program, at the Banquet Hall of Hotel Torarica. Besides the students and their families, the event was also attended by the Minister of Education, Science and Culture,…
Brokopondo, Suriname— In order to strengthen the capabilities of local businesses, Zijin – Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. (RGM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship, and Technological Innovation (EZ), and the Surinamese Standards Bureau (SSB), successfully organized a three-day training “EU Labeling and Packaging Requirements for Cariforum Exporters”.…
Brokopondo, Suriname – Suzanne Edenburg, a standout student from Johannes Gapsie Weewee Secondary School in Brownsweg, took home the top prize at the Zijin Rosebel Brokopondo Speech Contest 2024. Her impactful speech, titled “The Influence of Adult Behavior on the Youth in Brownsweg,” captivated the audience and judges alike with…