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…
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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…
Employees of Newmont have expressed dissatisfaction with the 14-hour workdays, which they describe as physically and mentally exhausting. In a conversation with Suriname Herald, they highlighted that the work schedule, especially for night shifts, is…
The ongoing discussion about reparations and the acknowledgment of the legacy of slavery remains a complex and sensitive issue between the Netherlands and Suriname. Walter Oostelbos, the Dutch ambassador to Suriname, emphasized to Suriname Herald…
The political party A20, which is collaborating with DOE in preparation for the 2025 elections, is not interested in merely being part of a government for the sake of forming a coalition. The party has…
Two candidates have been proposed so far for the position of granman within the Bakabusi Nengre community. On Saturday, November 2, members of this Maroon tribe held a gran krutu (a large meeting) at Plantation…
The shortage of US dollars in the market is not only driving up the SRD/USD exchange rate but also hampering financial institutions and small businesses in their operations. Banks that had normalized the sale of…
The government plans to expand land conversion, initially limited to plots of up to 2,500 m², to 2 hectares. It is assumed this decision follows an evaluation process. While specific details about the expansion have…
Preparations for the traditional parade on November 25, marking Independence Day, have been underway since the beginning of November. The Suriname Police Force (KPS) has also started its drills for the event. While preparations are…
Several banks in Suriname have recently adjusted their foreign exchange policies. While not always explicitly stated, it is assumed that the continually rising exchange rates are the primary reason for these changes. Southern Commercial Bank,…
Minister Stanley Raghoebarsing of Finance and Planning announced that the state of Suriname has achieved its goal of collecting SRD 5.5 billion in VAT revenue. This was stated during a press conference following a government…
Statements made by Stanley Raghoebarsing, Minister of Finance and Planning, regarding the increase in the government take and rising fuel prices have sparked confusion and concern among the public. During a meeting at the Ministry…