The First Radio Station
My father John R. de Bye was born on 5 February 1907. He started his career with the Lands Radio Service of Suriname as a …
International Women’s Day
8 March was proclaimed and recognized as International Women’s Day. A historical milestone in the fight for recognition of women’s rights. A day that is …
‘s Lands Hospital
‘s Lands Hospital formerly known as Military Hospital is the oldest hospital in Suriname and the city’s largest national monument. Writing the history of this …
Independence Day
On November the 25th Suriname will celebrate its 44th year of independence. Suriname was a Dutch colony until its independence in 1975. In 1954 Suriname …
Koto Museum
A Women’s Treasury – A Gudu Oso – The Rich House. The Koto Museum was opened on the 22nd of November 2009. This small and …
Fort Zeelandia
Fort Zeelandia is part of the UNESCO world heritage site in Paramaribo and contains a fortress and several small white wooden colonial houses, which were …