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'Every day I see land disappear': Suriname's battle to keep sea at bay

Paramaribo · Paramaribo

'Every day I see land disappear': Suriname's battle to keep sea at bay

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In the dead of night on a beach in Suriname's capital Paramaribo, a group of just-hatched baby sea turtles clamber out of their sandy nesting hole and race, flippers flailing,See the Story

Here's What You Can Do and See on Tuesday During Keti Koti in the City

Paramaribo · Paramaribo

Here's What You Can Do and See on Tuesday During Keti Koti in the City

Tuesday 1 July is Keti Koti, the annual commemoration and celebration of the abolition of slavery. All kinds of things are organised throughout Amsterdam, such as theatre performances, festive parades and or kun heriheri eten. We list what there is to do that day. Start your day with breakfast at 10:00 at the National Opera & Ballet on the Waterlooplein, while listening to a Surinamese brass band (trumpet choir), comedy and singing. Then at 11:4…See the Story

Vhp Submits Letter of Protest About Dna Chairman Election

Paramaribo · Paramaribo

Vhp Submits Letter of Protest About Dna Chairman Election

PARAMARIBO — The VHP faction in the National Assembly sent a protest letter to parliament chairman Ashwin Adhin on Monday afternoon. According to the party, the applicable rules of order were seriously violated on Sunday. Procedural provisions were ignored as laid down in the articles that regulate the election process of chairman of the DNA; For the sake of completeness, reference is made to articles 54 and 88 of the Rules of Order of the DNA. …Read Article

Adelante Organizes Two in One U16 Girls Basketball Activity

by John Zaalman PARAMARIBO — The basketball club Adelante of Gertrude ‘Truus’ Soesman organizes the International Women U16 Basketball Tournament on July 13 in the Ismay van Wilgen Sports Hall. The event has a dual character: at nine o’clock it starts with a get-together, while from one o’clock matches follow between various clubs. Soesman points out that the intention of the event is that a lot of girls in the age category six to sixteen years …Basketball · Paramaribo Read Article

Suriname Installs New Members of Parliament, Except Santokhi

In a special session, 49 elected representatives were officially admitted to the National Assembly (DNA) of Suriname. The admission followed after approval of the credentials by the commission set up for that purpose, Surinamese media including Waterkant and Suriname Herald report.DNA · Paramaribo Read Article

130 Years of Kps: of Society, in Society and for Society

Text Bentik Paulus PARAMARIBO – On the occasion of the 130th anniversary of the Suriname Police Force (KPS), a festive march took place through the streets of Paramaribo on Saturday, June 28. This march is one of the highlights of the festive week that officially started on Friday, June 13. With this symbolic walk, the KPS wants to emphasize that the force is committed to society, in society, and together with society. Chief of Police Bryan Isaa…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Parmessar Sworn in as Acting Chairman of the National Assembly

PARAMARIBO – Rabin Parmessar was officially sworn in as acting chairman of the National Assembly (DNA) on Saturday afternoon. The ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace, where President Chandrikapersad Santokhi had him take the oath. Parmessar, as the oldest elected parliamentarian, fulfills this role based on parliamentary tradition. The promise was read out by Nasier Eskak, director of Home Affairs. President Santokhi emphasized the im…DNA · Paramaribo Read Article

Staatsolie Invests us$1.8 Million in Mahonylaan 'Self-Service' Petrol Station

Text and image Valerie Fris PARAMARIBO — The first fully self-service gas station of Gow2, a subsidiary of Staatsolie, cost approximately US$1.8 million. This Gow2 location, previously known as the Amirkhan gas station, was festively reopened on Thursday. Customers can obtain information about the use of the system and ask questions via an instructional video and an intercom at the pump. The gas station is open 24 hours a day. On the occasion of…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Isaacs at 130 Years of Kps: 'It's Not Our Fault that We're Not Where We Need to Be Yet'

Text and image Edwien Bodjie PARAMARIBO —“Unfortunately, the Suriname Police Force has not sufficiently kept pace with social needs in recent years,” said police chief Bryan Isaacs on Friday evening during the anniversary celebration in the Prince Ballroom. “But that is not due to our employees. They work very hard, often under difficult circumstances.” The KPS has been around for 130 years and celebrated that with a mix of party, reflection and…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Thirty Years Demanded for Murder and Burial of Wife

PARAMARIBO — The Public Prosecution Service (OM) has demanded an unconditional prison sentence of thirty years in the criminal case against sixty-year-old R.H. The suspect is accused of having premeditated the killing of his wife, Sh.H.-M, and then burying her body in the forest in the Saramacca district, with the intention of concealing her death and the cause of death. In his indictment, the public prosecutor emphasized the seriousness of the …Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Compatriots Bid Farewell en Masse to Deceased Dna Member Patricia Etnel

PARAMARIBO — Fellow countrymen from all walks of life, across party-political divides, said goodbye to member of parliament Patricia Etnel (NPS), who passed away on Sunday, on Friday afternoon. The funeral service took place in a packed Cathedral Basilica. Speakers such as Angèle Wallerlei-Kumbangsila, director of Covab, parliament chairman Marinus Bee, NPS chairman Gregory Rusland and bishop Karel Choennie reflected on the life of the politicia…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

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