CARICOM Election Observers: Operational and Staffing Challenges on Election Day

“Although there were some operational and personnel challenges, the general elections of 25 May 2025 were generally peaceful and were held in a spirit of strong civic engagement and camaraderie among the Surinamese people.” This is the conclusion of the CARICOM Election Observer Mission (CEOM) in a preliminary statement on the general, secret and free elections held in Suriname on Sunday. The CEOM will prepare and submit a full report to the Sec…