The Supervisory Board of NV Energiebedrijven Suriname (EBS) has issued an ultimatum to director Leo Brunswijk, demanding a written response by Wednesday, March 4, 2026, addressing the escalating leadership crisis within the state-owned energy company. This development follows a February 27, 2026 letter obtained by DTV Express, revealing a complete breakdown in executive communications.
The supervisory body described the situation as ‘untenable,’ citing a critical escalation on February 16 that has paralyzed management operations and halted all executive meetings. The current intervention comes after a previous warning letter dated February 24, 2026, titled ‘Conditional Participation in Executive Meetings,’ specifically addressed to Brunswijk.
Following thorough internal consultations and examination of earlier irregularities, the Board has proposed radical governance reforms. In the interest of transparency and good governance, the current executive division of responsibilities would be temporarily suspended. All future management decisions, contracts, and commitments would require majority approval from at least three of the four executive members.
In a significant move, the Board recommended the immediate suspension of M. Eyndhoven and S. Geerlings pending further investigation. Their continued involvement has allegedly created operational ambiguity requiring urgent resolution.
The proposed measures include convening emergency meetings within one week between HRM departments and executive leadership to address persistent personnel issues and establish consistent employment policies. The Supervisory Board intends to observe these sessions directly. Subsequent discussions with the OWOS (likely a workers’ organization) will address the implemented measures.
Additionally, the Board highlighted recurring concerns regarding information flow bottlenecks through the executive secretariat, proposing comprehensive evaluation and potential restructuring. Signed by President-Commissioner Dean Linger, the letter expresses confidence that these recommendations will be meticulously implemented to restore organizational stability.