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Karin Refos: 'I Didn't Destroy Anything!'

Paramaribo · Paramaribo

Karin Refos: 'I Didn't Destroy Anything!'

Outrage over work on monumental building at Nassylaan 43 by Audry Wajwakana PARAMARIBO — The Monument Care Committee (CMZ) is “deeply shocked” by the continuation of demolition work on the monumental building at Dr. J. F. Nassylaan 43. According to the committee, the building was further dismantled on Tuesday, despite an official stoppage on Sunday, which was enforced with police assistance. CMZ states that during the action on Tuesday, roof pan…Read Article

Suriname Hosts Port State Control Seminar: 'Ships Should Not Pollute Our Maritime Environment'

Paramaribo · Paramaribo

Suriname Hosts Port State Control Seminar: 'Ships Should Not Pollute Our Maritime Environment'

Text and image Edwien Bodjie PARAMARIBO — “It should not be the case that ships discharge their waste in our waters without control. We must ensure that this is done in an environmentally friendly manner and that the international standards for the emission of harmful gases are adhered to.” This message was given by Bryan Ristie, manager Maritime Administration of the Maritime Authority Suriname (MAS), on Tuesday at the opening of the sixteenth …Read Article

Surinamese Designers and Models Show Talent

Fashion · Paramaribo

Surinamese Designers and Models Show Talent

Text and image Tascha Aveloo PARAMARIBO — “We are doing this fashion show with Surinamese designers and models from Sweet Classiness Model Management (SCMM). Some of the models – the advanced ones – who have followed a six-month training with us, will walk along and will also receive their certificate at the end of the evening.” This was what manager Marvin Halden told de Ware Tijd prior to the event ‘Faces of the Future’ on Saturday evening in …Read Article

Suriname mourning for people missing at sea

PARAMARBO, Suriname, CMC -Suriname has declared Wednesday a day of national mourning as the search continues for persons missing from a boating accident that took place on Sunday near the Tapoekoe/Bamboesi area in the Marowijne district.President Chandrikapersad Santokhi in declaring Wednesday, June 4, as a “Day of National Mourning” said all flags on public buildings and ships moored at the quay will be flown at half-mast.According to the Comm…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

“They Made Five Heists in My Car”

Public transport drivers in Cristo Rey denounce that every day they go out to work “commanded to God” in the face of the increase of assaults and robberies on the routes. They claim that crime is in constant fear of them. The entry “Five robberies in my car” was first published in Remolacha - News Dominican Republic.Paramaribo · Paramaribo See the Story

Thorough and Transparent Recount of Paramaribo Polling Stations in Final Phase

Text and image Wilfred Leeuwin PARAMARIBO — The recount of votes cast at at least twelve polling stations in Paramaribo will begin on Tuesday and is expected to be completed on Friday. The count will take place in the Anthony Nesty Sports Hall, where the main polling station is currently located. Chief polling station chairman Ricardo Bhola emphasizes that care is more important than speed, despite the increasing pressure from society, the gover…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

21 Labor Inspectors Sworn in as BAVP

PARAMARIBO — After successfully completing their training, 21 labor inspectors have been officially sworn in as special police officers (BAVP). The Ministry of Labor, Employment and Youth Affairs (AWJ) announced in a press release on Monday that these labor inspectors are now authorized to, among other things, draw up a report and to act in accordance with the legislation and procedures in the event of violations of labor legislation. According …Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Will Nurmohamed Tackle Van 'T Hogerhuysstraat or Will He Continue to Punish the People?

SUBMITTED It has been a thorn in the side of thousands of road users for years: the Van ’t Hogerhuysstraat. An important connecting road in Paramaribo that looks as if it has just been bombed. Potholes so deep that one wonders whether we still live in a capital or in a forgotten district. The situation has been dire for years and anyone who drives there every day knows that this is not a new problem. Before the elections it was already untenable…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Monument Care: Illegal Demolition of Nassylaan Monument Stopped

PARAMARIBO — The Monument Care Committee (CMZ) officially filed a report with the Centrum police station on Keizerstraat on Monday against what is called the illegal demolition of the monumental building at Nassylaan 43. They will also summon the owner to restore the monument to its original state as soon as possible. In a press release, the CMZ reports that they stopped the illegal demolition on Sunday with the support of the police. The buildi…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Theater Show Kaseko in Concert Brings Surinamese Sounds Back to Life

by Steven Seedo PARAMARIBO — After a silence of almost two years, the acclaimed theater show Kaseko in Concert (KIC) is being organized again in the Netherlands. From June 12 to July 6, music lovers can once again enjoy this unique ode to Surinamese music and culture. This sixth edition will once again be provided by Sheela Soebhag of Twenty 8 Productions. “I am looking forward to the upcoming KIC. We have a beautiful repertoire again and it is …Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Mental Health and Knowing Your Own Rights Central During EmpowHer Event

“We put a lot of pressure on ourselves. Being a good mother starts with taking good care of yourself and having the courage to show your vulnerability.” This was the speech of Dutch content creator and single mother of three Sigourney Kemper as an introduction during the special ‘EmpowHer Brunch Event’, organised by the ‘Women’s Sustainable Development Foundation Suriname’ (WSDF). Her digital platform, with which she inspires thousands of women …Mental Health · Paramaribo Read Article

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