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Suriname Elects First Woman President Amid New Political Era

Suriname · Suriname

Suriname Elects First Woman President Amid New Political Era

39% Left coverage: 59 sources

Strengthening Bonds: China Congratulates Suriname's New Leader

Xi Jinping · Suriname

Strengthening Bonds: China Congratulates Suriname's New Leader

63% Left coverage: 8 sources

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Suriname's President-elect Jennifer Simons, expressing his commitment to enhancing China-Suriname relations and promoting strategic development between the nations.See the Story

Suriname Has Its First Female President, Adding to Slate of Women Leaders in Caribbean

Nicolás Maduro · Suriname

Suriname Has Its First Female President, Adding to Slate of Women Leaders in Caribbean

50% Center coverage: 6 sources

A medical doctor and one-time parliamentary speaker will lead the Caribbean Community’s only Dutch-speaking member nation as president, giving the region its fourth female head of government.See the Story

Surinamese President Simons at Swearing-in Ceremony: Poverty Should Not Suffocate Us

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Simons faces a daunting task. She calls on the population to work together to lift the country out of poverty.Inauguration · Suriname See the Story

Private Public Partnership as a Key Factor in Strengthening Social Reintegration and Contributing to Public Security

On July 18, public institutions, private companies and social organizations commemorated the Day of Reinsertion, in connection with the birth of South African activist Nelson Mandela, in which the commitment to work on the social and labour inclusion of those who have committed crimes was reaffirmed, with a strategic view to strengthening public security. On the occasion of the birth of Nelson Mandela and in the perspective of promoting the Day …Nelson Mandela · Chile See the Story

In Vaco Arson Case: Convicted Suspect Likely Accuses Other Suspects

By Valerie Fris PARAMARIBO — N. Jethu, who was sentenced earlier this year to ten years in prison for his involvement in the arson of the building where the Vaco bookstore on Domineestraat was located, has, according to lawyer Murwin Dubois, implicated other suspects. Jethu, who fled the scene before his conviction, stated that after his re-arrest, the police forced him to sign a statement. The convicted man gave the name of S.H. to the police, …Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Nineteen-Year-Old Driver Dies After Collision with Tractor

WANICA — Nineteen-year-old N.J. died early Friday morning after a collision with a tractor-trailer on Martin Luther Kingweg. The Suriname Police Force reported on its website that the car driver was already dead when the Domburg police arrived. His 27-year-old brother, N.C., who was a passenger in the vehicle, was taken by ambulance to the emergency room of the Academic Hospital Paramaribo (AZP) for medical attention. N.J.'s body was taken to th…Suriname · Suriname Read Article

Minister Baasaron: 'We Will Produce, Export and Distribute Fairly'

By Edwien Bodjie PARAMARIBO — Speaking to de Ware Tijd, Andrew Baasaron leaves no doubt about his ambition: fundamental reforms, strengthening entrepreneurship, increasing productivity, and above all, fair economic opportunities for all Surinamese people, from the city to the interior. When asked how he, as a "non-politician," will handle political pressure, Baasaron responds matter-of-factly. "I am a politician now, because my ministerial posit…Entrepreneurs · Paramaribo Read Article

Open Letter to the President: Towards a Political, Social and Eco-Democracy

SUBMITTED BY Your Excellency, I wish you wisdom, strength, and perseverance in leading your government and facing the challenges that lie ahead as President of our Republic. After eighteen parliamentary elections in 1976, we have not succeeded in designing and implementing a suitable political foundation for integrity, democracy, and development. As a citizen of Suriname, I would like to contribute, within the democratic possibilities, to help f…Suriname · Suriname Read Article

Educational Activity Book to Enhance Research Into Javanese and Indigenous Culture

Text and image: Tascha Aveloo PARAMARIBO — "We felt it was important that this truly be a hands-on book, with many activities children can complete themselves. Activities that tie in with the exhibition and that ask children questions about things they might not hear every day in the classroom," Coco van Duivenvoorde, director of Villa Zapakara, tells de Ware Tijd. Following the successful exhibition on Javanese culture, which runs from August 2…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Children with Autism or Dyslexia Retain a Place in Regular Education

PARAMARIBO — A milestone for inclusive education in the country. That's how Kompas describes the fact that, thanks to the "Autism and Dyslexia" project, more than ten children with autism or dyslexia retained their place in mainstream education. The program, which has "brought tangible, lasting improvements in the support of children with learning and developmental disabilities" over the past year, was set up by Kompas and is supported by the pr…Education · Paramaribo Read Article

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