Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Suriname

On this day April 5, 2026 birthday greetings are extended to His Excellency,Virjanand Depoo, Ambassador of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to the Republic of Suriname. Best wishes as you celebrate another milestone.

Students and Teachers of The Mackenzie High School pays courtesy call on H.E. Virjanand Depoo, Ambassador of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to the Republic of Suriname on April 1, 2026.

President Irfaan Ali and the Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana extends condolences on the passing of Former President Santokhi to the Government and people of Suriname the family and friends of the late President.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐢, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨-𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚, 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞. 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐤𝐡𝐢

𝐀 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧

It is with a heavy heart that I have received the news of the passing of Hon. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, former President of the Republic of Suriname. A voice of wisdom has fallen silent. A friend has left us.
On behalf of the Government and people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, and on my own behalf, I offer our deepest condolences to the Government and people of Suriname, and to the family of the late former President.
Former President Santokhi was a brother forged not by blood but by conviction, not by birth but by the shared calling of service. During his tenure as President, we walked a path together— leaders who understood that the destiny of our nations is woven from the same cloth.
We were brothers in regionalism, standing shoulder to shoulder in the councils of CARICOM, labouring in the vineyards of unity when the harvest seemed distant and the work was hard. We were friends in the advancement of our shared global interests, raising our voices together on matters of principle. And in the quiet spaces between formal engagements, we were simply two men who had come to trust one another and to understand one another.
Under his steady guidance, the relationship between Guyana and Suriname blossomed. He understood, as I do, that the river which divides us also connects us, that our histories are intertwined, and that the prosperity of one cannot be separated from the prosperity of the other.
The region has lost a fine statesman, one who carried the mantle of leadership with grace and humility. Guyana has lost a friend, one who gave of himself freely and without pretence. I have lose a friend,someone whose presence in this world made the burdens of leadership lighter and the triumphs sweeter.
To the Government and people of Suriname, I say that your former President was a man of quiet strength . He served you with dedication and conviction. May his memory be a blessing that sustains you in the days ahead.
To his family, I extend my most heartfelt condolences. May you find solace in the legacy he leaves behind. And may the love that surrounded him in life be a comfort to you in this hour of loss.
The sun sets now on a life well lived. But for those of us who were privileged to walk alongside him, the light of his example, his friendship, and his brotherhood will not fade. It will remain, a quiet glow in the memory, a gentle warmth in the heart.
May he rest in eternal peace.

Ambassador Virjanand Depoo and Mrs. Depoo along with the Diplomatic corps of the Republic of Suriname and government officials celebrated Holi -Phagwa at the residence of the Ambassador of India.

The Embassy of Guyana in Paramaribo extends Happy 56 Republic Anniversary Greetings to all Guyanese. In honor of the Anniversary the Embassy hosted a Diaspora engagement reception on Friday 20 ,February 2026 .

The Guest of honor was the Honorable Robert Persaud,Foreign Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

The Foreign Secretary pointed out Guyana's significant growth and it's changing place in the world .
His Excellency Virjinand Depoo made his remarks on Guyana's ever changing landscape and encouraged investments. Ms Rosalinda Rasul, Head of the Diaspora Unit also made some remarks whilst encouraging persons to return home to contribute to the rapid development, both Guyanese Businesses in the Diaspora and members were adequately engaged.

In Pictures , the Honorable Robert Persaud ,Foreign Secretary,His Excellenency Virjinand Depoo and Mrs Depoo. Ms Rosalinda Rasul ,Head of the Diaspora Unit , Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Special invitees.

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Notice!!

ANNOUNCEMENT!

The Canawaima Ferry Service hereby announces that due to necessary repairs to the MV Canawaima, the ferry will be out of service from February 4, 2026, until further notice.

The company sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and asks all ferry users to take the above into account.

Management

NOTICE TO ALL GUYANESE OWNED BUSINESSES IN SURINAME AND FRENCH GUIANA

The Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana is kindly requesting that all Guyanese owned businesses in Suriname and French Guiana to make contact with the Embassy for registration of information for their business via the following:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +597 477895/ 472509
Whats app (French Guiana): +594 694 12 09 05

Thank you for your cooperation.

Advisory!
TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR GUYANESE TRAVELLING TO SURINAME.
The Embassy wishes to advise all Guyanese nationals travelling to the Republic of Suriname via Moleson Creek Crossing to make the necessary preparations prior to travel, as there may be possible delays during entry. Travellers are therefore urged to plan accordingly.