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…
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The pledged USD 750 for every Surinamese citizen, drawn from future oil revenues, is not a trivial matter. “This money isn’t for playing chill boss,” stated VHP parliamentarian Cedric van Samson in response to widespread…
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the government of Suriname and multinational company Chinalco is controversial and conflicts with agreements regarding land rights with indigenous communities and tribal peoples in the region where activities are…
The National Anti-Drug Council (NAR), part of the Ministry of Health, organized a workshop yesterday to gather input for the new National Drug Master Plan (NDMP). The event, held at the Lallarookh building, brought together…
The Children’s Ombudsperson Act was unanimously approved last Thursday (41 votes in favor) in the National Assembly (DNA). The law provides for an independent complaints mechanism and grants the children’s ombudsperson the authority to monitor…
The appointment of attorney Delano Landvreugd as Minister of Internal Affairs (Biza) appears to be a done deal. Landvreugd, nominated by the ABOP party, is expected to be sworn in on Sunday. Additionally, former minister…
Romeo Ravenberg, chairman of the General Union for Regional Development Staff (ABPRO), told Suriname Herald that union members are on the verge of taking action. The reason for this is the attitude of the Minister…
Minister Ines Pané of Social Affairs and Housing (Sozavo) failed to provide clear answers during the regular press conference following the Cabinet Council meeting regarding oversight and reports of abuse in children’s shelters. Fellow journalists…
According to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Suriname could receive US$ 80 million in 2025 based on the 10 million carbon credits the country has accumulated. This amount is made possible by mitigation measures implemented…
The issues affecting education in the interior since the start of this school year are gradually diminishing. Where there is a shortage of teachers, combination classes are being formed. The Ministry of Education, Science, and…
Minister Ines Pané of Social Affairs and Housing (Sozavo) announced that councils will soon be established to oversee orphanages, despite recent scandals that have come to public attention. The minister made this statement during a…
The debates surrounding the laws aimed at synchronizing the financial provisions for the three branches of government have been heated from start to finish in the National Assembly (DNA). The laws were passed with 28…