Risky Game by Government: The Financial Booby Trap of the RVI

The financial compensation that all Surinamese will receive as a share in the expected oil revenues of the country has been applauded by many. The Royalties for Everyone (RVI) was presented by President Chandrikapersad Santokhi as his gift to the people. 750 US dollars for every Surinamese. But due to the hasty and almost amateurish way in which it had to be launched just before the elections, the government has laid a booby trap. If it explodes…