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Encourage Children to Play Outside During the Holidays Too

Text and image Valerie Fris PARAMARIBO — Dodgeball, ball-eating, dyul, trampoline jumping, swinging, or sliding… playing outside is still fun. As the children from the Bethel Upperroom Sunday School congregation proved on Friday at the Paramaribo Zoo during their holiday outing. About thirty children between the ages of five and thirteen put their phones and tablets aside for the day. Hannah Darson, leader of the children's club, told de Ware Ti…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Daughter Remains Arrested in Tiktok Scam

PARAMARIBO — After consulting with the Public Prosecution Service, the Suriname Police Force has extended the detention of the main suspect in the TikTok scam. Her mother and the daughter's friend were released. The KPS, which reported on Tuesday about the arrest of the three women by Livorno police, reports that, contrary to what was reported that day, the account holder was not operating under the name "Quick Money," but as "Wealth_2021" on Ti…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Vhp on the Death of Marijke Djwalapersad: 'Suriname Loses a Remarkable and Courageous Woman'

PARAMARIBO — "With her passing, Suriname loses a remarkable and courageous woman who, through perseverance and dedication, left a lasting mark on the political history of our country," the Progressive Reform Party (VHP) wrote in a statement regarding the death of Marijke Djwalapersad on September 11. According to the party, Djwalapersad was known for her commitment to democratic principles, strengthening the rule of law, and societal development…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Construction Worker Appropriates Songbird

PARAMARIBO — 38-year-old construction worker B.R. has been taken into custody. On August 28th, the man stole a songbird from a car parked at a gas station on Kwattaweg. According to the police, the bird is worth eight hundred US dollars. After the theft, a report was filed with the Kwatta police. B.R. was identified based on security camera footage. The construction worker managed to hide from the police for some time, the Suriname Police Force …Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Suriname Wants to Take a 'Firm Stand' at Cop30

PARAMARIBO — The Ministry of Oil, Gas and Environment (OGM) held a high-level stakeholder consultation on Friday (today) with various stakeholders, including the government, non-governmental organizations, and businesses. According to Minister Patrick Brunings, the important meeting at Utopia Heritage aimed to incorporate the invaluable strategic input from various stakeholders. The goal is to ensure that the Surinamese delegation can negotiate …Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Gopal: Online Registration and Physical Registration for the National School Package Project

PARAMARIBO — Students from primary schools and educational institutions at the VOJ and VOS levels throughout the country can register starting Friday (today) to be eligible for a school package. This applies to students aged six to 25 from all districts. "The goal of this project is to prepare young people from vulnerable families for the new school year by making them eligible for the necessary school materials," says Minister Lalinie Gopal of …Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Owc Employs Retired Teachers for Educational Continuity

PARAMARIBO — To ensure the continuity and quality of education at the start of the 2025-2026 school year, the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (OWC) will deploy retired teachers and lecturers, as well as teachers and lecturers currently holding office positions. The ministry issued an announcement on Friday calling on the group to volunteer for (temporary) classroom work. The call was also issued on behalf of Fibos. "With your experien…Education · Paramaribo Read Article

Medical Mission Seeks New Director

Text and image Edwien Bodjie PARAMARIBO — The Medical Mission (MZ) has issued a call for applications for a director to succeed Herman Jintie. Vacancies can be submitted until September 15th. The organization is seeking "a visionary and decisive leader who can further strengthen healthcare in the interior." Although the call may lead to speculation, current director Herman Jintie, when asked by de Ware Tijd, emphasized that his departure is not …Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Monorath Wants Traffic Education in Spanish and an Integration Course for Foreign E-Bike Users

Text and image Valerie Fris PARAMARIBO — The Ministry of Justice and Police (Juspol) has determined that e-bikes are primarily used by Spanish-speaking foreigners unfamiliar with traffic regulations. This emerged Wednesday during a press conference prior to the Cabinet meeting. Minister of Justice and Police Harish Monorath indicated that this particularly affects Cubans. Therefore, the plan has been conceived to offer traffic education in Spani…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

New Terminal, Infrastructure, Airport Hotel and Commercial Center Priority Airport Management

New Supervisory Board Installed PARAMARIBO — The new Supervisory Board (SB) at N.V. Luchthavenbeheer is currently chaired by Mistral van Lierop. The other members are Danny van Ommeren, Paul Misdjan, Ronny Oemar, Enrique Dipotiko, and Sergio Oliviëra. President Jennifer Simons installed the board at her office on Thursday. Minister Raymond Landveld of Transport, Communications and Tourism says the new SB must ensure the company's long-term healt…Infrastructure · Paramaribo Read Article

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