Ruben Ravenberg, director of the Foundation for Forest Management and Supervision (SBB), has guaranteed strict measures against individuals within the organization found guilty of misconduct, particularly in cases of fraud involving timber exports. Investigations reveal…
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Governor Maurice Roemer of the Central Bank of Suriname (CBvS) warns that a further rise in the exchange rate will trigger inflation in the country. He urged everyone to contribute to stability on the economic…
Despite efforts by the government, daycare centers under the Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing (Sozavo) continue to face significant challenges. A major issue is the shortage of staff, making it difficult to maintain operations.…
Curaçao has been assigned a Medium-High risk score in its most recent National Risk Assessment (NRA 2020). According to Gino Campbell, 23 sectors were evaluated during the assessment. Of these, 26 percent were classified as…
Minister Riad Nurmohamed of Public Works (OW) stated ahead of the weekly Council of Ministers (RvM) meeting that there are no new updates in the Pan American case. The case, which has caused significant political…
Claiming a ministry is unnecessary, as these institutions do not belong to any political party, stated Cedric van Samson of the VHP. He explained that when someone claims something, it gives the impression that it…
Minister Kenneth Amoksi of Justice and Police (Juspol) has strongly condemned the shooting incident in which a police helicopter came under fire in the Grankreek area. Calling the perpetrators ‘gangsters’, the minister made it clear…
Vice President Ronnie Brunswijk emphasized that despite current tensions, the coalition is not in crisis. Brunswijk stressed that the agreements made during the formation of the current government must be honored and that the ABOP…
During further deliberations on the laws concerning financial provisions for the three branches of government, it became clear that the parliament has yet to reach full consensus on these laws. While some members requested justification…
Curtis Hofwijks, activist and entrepreneur, shrugs off the recent tensions within the coalition. “If it were still about people I looked up to, I would have tried to help find a solution. But I have…
Only a small group of gold entrepreneurs benefit from the agreement Suriname entered into with Kaloti Precious Metals DMCC in 2011. The big winner is gold and jewelry dealer John Kok Foe Chee, as revealed…
Vice President Ronnie Brunswijk has indicated that he has no issues with the numerous foreign trips made by President Chan Santokhi, despite the criticism surrounding them in society. This year, the President has already undertaken…