The Surinamese Council of Ministers has officially relieved Anand Ramkisoensing of his duties as Director of Agricultural Research, Marketing and Processing (LOAV) at the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. The decision, formalized through an official resolution, takes immediate effect from the date of issuance.
According to government documents, Ramkisoensing has been placed on temporary assignment to the Agriculture Minister while retaining his full salary and benefits in accordance with civil service regulations. The dismissal follows comprehensive evaluations revealing significant failures in achieving key policy objectives and operational targets under his leadership.
Official statements cite persistent deficiencies in management approach, interdepartmental collaboration, and goal attainment within the LOAV directorate. Additionally, investigators raised concerns about documents signed by Ramkisoensing that potentially enabled fraudulent activities, though no specific allegations have been formally proven.
The director’s extended medical leave period reportedly contributed to operational disruptions within the research division. Government authorities determined that leadership change was necessary to ensure continuity of critical agricultural research programs and ongoing investigations.
In a parallel development, Ramkisoensing has been appointed as First-Class Advisor to the Agriculture Minister through consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs. This position maintains his existing employment status while removing him from operational responsibilities. He remains obligated to cooperate with ministerial investigations and return all government property.
The November 26, 2025 notification letter formally informed Ramkisoensing of these administrative changes and his ongoing responsibilities to assist with internal investigations.