Bronto Somohardjo is no longer the Minister of Home Affairs. The first vice-chairman of the Pertjajah Luhur (PL) has made his portfolio available to President Chan Santokhi. The President will further deliberate on the resignation…
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Negotiations between the Rosebel Goldmines Workers’ Organization (RGWO) and the management of Rosebel Goldmines/Zijin Mining have stalled, spokesperson Romario Holband told Suriname Herald. According to Holband, previous agreements were made with the management, but they…
The decision of the political parties A20 and DOE to join forces ahead of the 2025 elections is one made by the voters. The call for cooperation was already clear in 2020, and by 2024,…
Minister Kenneth Amoksi of Justice and Police (Juspol) stated that the lack of resources presents a significant challenge in the fight against crime. During a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and…
If everyone takes responsibility and avoids panic buying of foreign currency, the exchange rate will remain stable. A key factor is that exporters must comply with the partial surrender of their foreign exchange earnings. Moreover,…
A government led by the National Democratic Party (NDP) will always guarantee the basic needs of the people. It will never happen that children cannot attend school or go without food. Ultimately, it will be…
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing has increased the subsidy for home renovations. The amount, which was previously SRD 54,000, has now been raised to SRD 100,000. Yesterday, several beneficiaries received their subsidy approvals…
Journalists are displeased with the lack of respect shown by the government towards media workers. Yesterday, during the regular press meeting following the cabinet council, they waited in vain for the ministers to arrive, despite…
Suriname and the United States have recently signed two important agreements to jointly intensify the fight against drug-related crime. The agreements, titled “International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement” and “Aerial Interception Assistance Agreement,” mark a…
From the policy side, little is still being done for education in the interior. It is understandable that the residents of this area are complaining and feel neglected, while the local communities show great potential.…
“Even if there is only one day left before the elections, and you already need to go, then ‘yu musu gwe,'” says Vice President Ronnie Brunswijk. According to him, there is nothing wrong with a…
The conflict in the Middle East, particularly Iran’s attack on Israel, could have significant consequences for Suriname, especially in economic terms. Minister Albert Ramdin of Foreign Affairs, International Business, and International Cooperation (BIBIS) emphasizes that…