Tribute to the late Purcy Olivieira during AVD 2025

PARAMARIBO — Despite the passing of Purcy Olivieira, the Avondvierdaagse (AVD) will continue as normal this month. Preparations are in full swing. “It is a great loss for us, but of course we will continue the AVD,” says Lakshmi Vishnudatt, the new chair of the Bedrijven Vereniging Sport en Spel (BVSS), to the Communicatiedienst Suriname. “It will not be as festive as we initially planned.” Purcy Olivieira’s legacy will be central when the AVD t…