The chairman of the Organization of Bus and Boat Owners in Suriname (OBS), Antonius Pokie, insists that the vacation transporters must be paid first by the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (minOWC). “We want…
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The Steering Committee for the Unification of Afro-Surinamese will make a new attempt next month to reconcile Afro-Surinamese. In 2019, an initial attempt was made when Gregory Rusland, chairman of the National Party of Suriname…
It is no longer a secret that driver’s licenses can be bought in Suriname. This is truly an option for those who do not wish to undergo the process to obtain the document legally or…
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…
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…