Guillermo Samson, former chairman and founder of the A Nyun Sranan Beweging (ANSB), positions himself as the liaison for new politics. This new political movement, which advocates for a different way of thinking and acting…
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Minister Krishna Mathoera of Defense states that the military is undergoing a transformational phase. This transformation is focused on developing a stronger, more skilled, and flexible defense organization.The minister emphasized that efforts are being made…
According to economist Jim Bousaid, further research is needed before state-owned enterprises in Suriname can be privatized. The ‘Steering Group for State-Owned Enterprises’ assessed the status of these companies during 2022-2023. This task was assigned…
Suriname has the highest number of HIV/AIDS infections in the region, according to Jolanda Verdies, a counselor at the Double Positive Foundation. She emphasizes that infections are high among both younger and older age groups,…
Vice President Ronnie Brunswijk believes that State Advisor Paul Somohardjo should not have an office at the Ministry of Home Affairs but should be situated at the Office of the President. Brunswijk made this statement…
Prominent NDP member André Misiekaba has strongly criticized the US$ 750 promised by President Chan Santokhi to the public. Speaking at a party meeting in Goede Verwachting, Misiekaba questioned who determined that this amount would…
If the NDP gains power in the elections on May 25, 2025, ministers appointed to the cabinet should not expect to receive government vehicles. They will have to use their own cars and leave office…
Granman Raymond Clemens of the Kwinti tribe stated in an interview with Suriname Herald that he has not seen any Mennonites in his territory. According to Clemens, his people have also not noticed their presence.…
The old pumping station at Heiligenweg, located at Kodjo, Mentor, and Presentpren, will be repurposed into a cyber café and a tourist information center, according to Ricardo Bhola, district commissioner (DC) of Paramaribo-Northeast, speaking to…
The National Democratic Party (NDP) is once again taking the initiative to reform Suriname’s political system. The party argues that the current government has failed to adequately address the people’s needs and aspirations, resulting in…
Marten Schalkwijk, chairman of the Strategic Group for Oil and Gas Policy, has emphasized that the 30-member team is not a political organization. According to Schalkwijk, the group primarily consists of experts with diverse areas…
The office of state advisor Paul Somohardjo at the Ministry of Home Affairs was cleared without prior consultation. The Pertjajah Luhur (PL) party has expressed shock at this action, calling it a breach of basic…