evidence: PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – Suriname maintains that the Tigri area, a huge, mineral rich landmass in the south west section of the country belongs to the Dutch Caribbean Community (CARICOM) despite claims by Guyana dating back to the 1840s.Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Lackin told the National Assembly that Guyana has been "making moves on the Tigri area for 40 years now. "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."