The reshuffling of ministers shortly before the elections indeed raises questions about the effectiveness of new appointments. Minister Parmanand Sewdien emphasizes that new ministers often do not have enough time to settle into their roles…
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The recent dismissal of three top officials from the Pertjajah Luhur (PL) at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing is due to changing policy insights. The Santokhi government aims for a faster and improved…
Minister Inez Pane of Social Affairs and Housing (Sozavo) informed Suriname Herald that financial resources for payments in the Kabalebo district have been requested from the Ministry of Finance and Planning. “Once the funds are…
Obed Kanape, the faction leader of ABOP, has reached a point where he prefers not to respond to accusations from political opponents. He believes it is more important to focus on developing models that address…
In addition to the oil and gas activities offshore, Staatsolie will also remain active in onshore production. Besides the Tambaredjo area, there are plans to conduct drilling in Coronie, Uitkijk, and Weg naar Zee in…
President Chan Santokhi stated yesterday at the VHP party center during a press moment with journalists that his government is currently working to catch up on delays and to achieve unmet goals. This is being…
Recent footage, obtained by Suriname Herald, shows that the kitchen of the main barracks of the National Army, the Memre Boekoe barracks on Verlengde Gemenelandsweg, is in a very unhygienic state. Soldiers have been reporting…
The Shiloh boarding school, located in the Nickerie district, has been forced to close its doors due to ongoing financial difficulties. The school, which provided accommodation for children from nearby villages in the west, such…
The appointment of a new Minister of Home Affairs will only be discussed after President Chan Santokhi returns from his foreign trip, according to the Office of the President, in response to recent statements made…
Rabin Parmessar, leader of the NDP faction, voiced strong criticism during the recent meeting of the National Assembly (DNA) regarding the severe problems within the Surinamese education system. He harshly criticized the current education policies…
The traditional authority of the Indigenous village of Apoera, located in the western part of Suriname, has expressed its dissatisfaction with the policies of District Commissioner (DC) Josta Lewis of the Kabalebo administrative region. Captain…
Staatsolie director Annand Jagesar advises the government to take an advance on the oil revenues expected to flow in by 2028. The money could be used immediately to improve education, safety, and the situation of…