In anticipation of what has long been predicted as the country’s imminent major oil find, the authorities in Suriname are reportedly positioning a local secondary technical school to commence oil and gas training.
A week ago the authorities staged a ceremonial opening of the institution – Natin-MBO Natuurtechnisch Instituut – which is spearheading the oil and gas training programme. The opening included the admission of thirty students to the 18-month programme. Classes were expected to commence last Monday.
This development is reportedly the result of collaboration between the Surinamese state-owned oil company, Staatsolie, the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture in Paramaribo, the Surinamese business community, and the various international oil companies that are active in Suriname.
