evidence: Suriname maintains the Tigri area, a huge, mineral rich landmass in the south west section of the country belongs to the Dutch Caribbean Community (CARICOM) despite claim by Guyana dating back to the 1840s. [...] "Tigri is Suriname territory, but as a developing country we have chosen for the path of diplomacy with as goal sustainable development for both our nations. We are convinced that a constructive solution is the best outcome," he said. [...] The Minister said that the decision could also have been made to go to war with Guyana over Tigri,. "But wars cost money. We rather use those for public health and education," he said, adding: "Fact is that Tigri is part of Suriname territory."