In a significant development within Suriname’s governance sector, Donaghy Malone has abruptly resigned from his position as President-Commissioner of the Telecommunication Authority Suriname (TAS). The resignation, effective immediately, was formally communicated through a letter addressed to President Jennifer Simons dated February 23, 2026.
Malone’s departure comes just months after his official appointment to the regulatory body on October 2, 2025, pursuant to an October 14, 2025 administrative decree. In his resignation correspondence, Malone articulated that his decision stemmed from profound moral-ethical considerations and national interest concerns.
The former commissioner emphasized that his resignation followed meticulous deliberation and was motivated by the imperative to prevent any perception of conflict of interest, external influence, or administrative obstruction. Malone stressed the critical importance of maintaining the TAS’s operational independence, stating that the authority and its supervisory organs must execute their duties with complete autonomy, transparency, and administrative stability.
Despite his premature departure, Malone expressed gratitude for the confidence placed in him and acknowledged the privilege of having served in the capacity of president-commissioner. The resignation underscores ongoing challenges within regulatory governance frameworks and highlights the delicate balance between administrative appointments and ethical governance in public institutions.