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Great Interest in Open Training Natio

Paramaribo · Paramaribo

Great Interest in Open Training Natio

Text and image Marinio Balsemhof PARAMARIBO — It is already certain. Natio has the entire Surinamese community behind them when they take on Puerto Rico in the World Cup qualifiers on Friday evening. Many were excited about the open training in the Franklin Essed Stadium on Wednesday evening, where the duel will also be fought. The children in particular sang loudly to them and there was a cheer every time the players scored. Natio completed the…Read Article

Yelyco and Condor Repeat Women's Volleyball Final, Yellow Birds First Men's Finalist

Volleyball · Paramaribo

Yelyco and Condor Repeat Women's Volleyball Final, Yellow Birds First Men's Finalist

Text and image John Zaalman PARAMARIBO — Yelyco and Condor will compete for the championship in the women's premier league of the Surinamese Volleyball Association for the second year in a row. The three-time defending champion qualified for the final on Wednesday evening in the Ismay van Wilgen Sports Hall as second by once again defeating Yellow Birds in straight sets (25-12, 25-20, 32-30). Condor previously eliminated Livo from the other semi…Read Article

Koniki and Jhagroe Selected for Caricom Young Professional Programme

Paramaribo · Paramaribo

Koniki and Jhagroe Selected for Caricom Young Professional Programme

PARAMARIBO — At the request of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), the Directorate of Youth Affairs of the Ministry of Labour, Employment & Youth Affairs (AWJ) has encouraged young people to apply to participate in the CARICOM Young Professional Programme (CYPP). Of the four entries, Kelvin Koniki and Sorayadebie Jhagroe were selected to represent Suriname. In this context, a fruitful conversation took place on Friday between the Director of Yout…Read Article

REVIEW — VHP Will Have to Clean House

The Progressive Reform Party (VHP) lost the elections, that much is known to everyone. But actually, the defeat on paper was not even the decisive factor that prevented the party from governing for five years. If the NPS and Abop – and possibly the smaller parties had climbed on board – Chandrikapersad Santokhi might even have been able to continue as president. However, it is purely due to his unreliable and – according to NPS chairman Gregory …Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Pop Jawa Legend Oesje Soekatma Was More than a Musician

by Steven Seedo PARAMARIBO — The passing of Pop Jawa icon Oesje Soekatma at the age of 68 on the night of June 2 in the Netherlands leaves an undeniable void in the Javanese-Surinamese music scene. He was a singer, guitarist and composer, but also a cultural beacon for generations within and outside the diaspora. The Pop Jawa has lost his voice, but his sounds remain. Oesje Soekatma was more than a musician. He was an heir and a guardian of cult…Music · Paramaribo Read Article

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…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

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 …Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

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 …Fashion · Paramaribo Read Article

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

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