1st anniversary of Surinaamse Televisie Stichting On 24 February 1964, the Surinamese government founded the Surinaamse Televisie Stichting (STVS) and ordered the construction of a studio. The studio was opened on 1 October 1965 and on the same day trial broadcasts were started. Regular broadcasts started on 20 October 1965. Date of issue: 20.10.1966 Quantity: 305,000