A delegation from the Overliggend Waterschap Multipurpose Corantijn Project (OW MCP) labor union has formally requested immediate intervention from the Ministry of Regional Development to address escalating internal tensions within the organization. The union representatives, led by Dayanand Dwarka, met with Minister Miquella Huur and Director Mavrick Boejoekoe on Friday to present their concerns regarding the newly appointed board leadership.
According to the union’s assessment, the current administrative approach has created an atmosphere of unrest and operational stagnation. Multiple critical issues have been identified that reportedly paralyze decision-making processes and daily functioning at OW MCP. Employees allegedly face unexplained accountability measures, contributing to heightened workplace tensions and undermining organizational efficiency.
The labor union specifically appealed to the ministry to safeguard workers’ legal positions and employment rights, emphasizing that OW MCP falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Regional Development Ministry. The organization plays a vital role in Suriname’s rice sector within the Nickerie region, responsible for irrigation water supply to population polders and drainage of excess water from the water board area.
Minister Huur and Director Boejoekoe have acknowledged the seriousness of the situation, committing to implement measures that will restore organizational stability. The minister emphasized the importance of preventing further escalation while addressing the underlying governance concerns. The ministry’s response indicates recognition of OW MCP’s critical infrastructure role and the need to maintain uninterrupted water management services for agricultural sustainability.