The images don’t lie: every year, during the New Year’s Eve celebration in downtown Paramaribo and beyond, there is excessive alcohol consumption, primarily among young people. The most recent Owru Yari Fest in the heart…
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The State Health Fund (SZF) is not involved in sending cancer patients or newborns with heart conditions abroad, said General Director Jane Harkisoen in an interview with Suriname Herald. According to her, it is not…
The premiere night of Jörgen Raymann’s Owru Yari show, titled Welkom thuis-Waar niemand op je zit te wachten. The Return of Mister Lasmibalsing, on December 27, 2024, was a huge success. Held at the atmospheric…
Eugène van der San, former director of the President’s Cabinet, has sharply criticized the mediocrity and narrow-mindedness of current leaders in Suriname. In the case regarding whether or not to grant a state funeral to…
The fireworks period, spanning from December 27, 2024, to January 1, 2025, concluded with six reported injuries. The final incident occurred on the evening of January 1, when a 9-year-old girl sustained a forehead injury…
The Academic Hospital Paramaribo (AZP) is facing a shortage of nursing staff, particularly in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). To address this issue, the hospital is now taking steps to recruit foreign nurses. According to…
In his traditional New Year’s address, President Chan Santokhi reflected on an eventful 2024 and shared his vision for the coming year. With a message of hope, courage, and cooperation, the president called on the…
The promised oil dollars could bring more harm than good to Suriname if the country is not well-prepared, warns Steven Debipersad, chairman of the Association of Economists in Suriname (VES), in an interview with Suriname…
Suriname concluded the year 2024 with an inflation rate below 10 percent, achieving single-digit inflation. This performance surpassed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) forecast of 15 percent. President Chan Santokhi attributed this achievement to the…
Minister Rishma Kuldipsingh of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship, and Technological Innovation (EZ) has encouraged citizens to manage their budgets carefully during the festive month of December. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, the minister emphasized the importance of…
The leadership of the Korps Politie Suriname (KPS) has reminded police officers of their instructions regarding the upcoming elections. In a letter signed by Chief of Police Bryan Isaacs, the officers are informed that it…
Public administration expert Eugène van der San disagrees with the statements made by Vice President (VP) Ronnie Brunswijk. The government official allegedly stated that there is only one boss at the Ministry of Land Policy…