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  • VWA lanceert opleidingsproject voor 425 werkzoekenden

    VWA lanceert opleidingsproject voor 425 werkzoekenden

    The Surinamese Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Labor (VWA) officially launched on Friday an ambitious vocational training initiative named ‘Leri Fu Feni Wroko’ (Learn and Find Work), designed to provide 425 job seekers with complimentary training for high-demand occupations. The program’s commencement was marked by the signing of collaborative agreements with four accredited training institutions: SHTTC, ARVAS, PAS, and SSAS.

    This government-backed project specifically targets sectors experiencing significant workforce shortages, including tourism, hospitality services, information technology, and security. Participants can select from diverse training pathways such as wait staff, assistant chef, front office operations, housekeeping, customer experience specialist, chauffeur, security officer, HVAC technician, and warehouse employee. The comprehensive training curriculum spans approximately six months and is offered entirely free of charge to qualified applicants, with registration available through the dedicated portal leri fufeniwroko.org.

    Financial backing for the initiative originates from an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loan under the broader ‘Labor Market Alignment for New Industries’ program. This funding supports the government’s strategic focus on economic diversification and enhancing the synchronization between labor market demands and workforce capabilities. Official statements from VWA highlight that recent research identifies skill deficiencies and outdated labor market information as primary barriers preventing unemployed individuals from securing stable employment.

    During the launch ceremony, Deputy Minister Raj Jadnanansing emphasized that the program’s ultimate success metric would be measured by participants’ effective transition into sustainable employment or entrepreneurial ventures. Representing the training consortium, Nazara Kranenburg of SHTTC provided assurances regarding the quality and relevance of the training modules, confirming their design specifically to enhance participants’ competitiveness within the current job market.

  • CBvS markeert 50 jaar onafhankelijkheid met gedenkpenning

    CBvS markeert 50 jaar onafhankelijkheid met gedenkpenning

    In a ceremonial presentation at the Presidential Cabinet on Friday, Surinamese President Jennifer Simons received a special commemorative medal struck by the Central Bank of Suriname (CBvS) to mark the nation’s 50th independence anniversary. Central Bank Governor Maurice Roemer personally presented the prestigious medal to President Simons during the brief but significant ceremony.

    The event also saw Vice President Gregory Rusland and National Assembly Chairman Ashwin Adhin receiving their own specimens of the commemorative piece. The CBvS emphasized during the presentation that the Surinamese currency serves as a powerful symbol of national sovereignty and pride.

    Crafted from 22-karat gold and weighing precisely 7.98 grams, the medal features the official coat of arms of the Republic of Suriname on its obverse side. The reverse side displays an artistic depiction of a youth holding the national flag, symbolizing the nation’s vibrant and youthful independence spirit that continues to thrive five decades after gaining sovereignty.

    This commemorative medal holds both significant cultural value and numismatic importance for collectors and patriots alike. The Central Bank has announced that the general public will be able to acquire this limited edition gold medal starting Monday, December 1st, available directly through the CBvS facilities. The issuance represents both a historical milestone and a tangible representation of national achievement.

  • Bissumbhar en Kotzebue herkozen als VSB-topduo tot 2029

    Bissumbhar en Kotzebue herkozen als VSB-topduo tot 2029

    In a decisive show of confidence, the Suriname Business Association (VSB) has unanimously reappointed Rekha Bissumbhar and Mervel Kotzebue to continue leading the organization for another three-year term spanning 2025-2029. The ratification occurred during the general members’ assembly where representatives voiced overwhelming support through acclamation.

    The extended nomination period yielded no alternative candidates, paving the way for the current leadership’s uncontested continuation. The attending membership formally endorsed the board’s proposal with enthusiastic applause, signaling strong approval of the incumbent administration’s direction.

    Speaking on behalf of both appointees, Chairwoman Bissumbhar expressed gratitude for the renewed mandate, pledging their complete dedication to further strengthening the organization’s capabilities and influence. “We are honored by this demonstration of trust and commit to intensifying our efforts in advancing VSB’s strategic objectives,” Bissumbhar stated.

    The leadership duo brings complementary expertise from critical economic sectors. Bissumbhar contributes over 25 years of executive experience from Suriname’s oil and gas industry, currently serving as Director Upstream at Staatsolie where she oversees exploration and production operations. Kotzebue, as CEO of DP World Paramaribo, offers extensive maritime and logistics sector knowledge, having previously represented the transport industry within VSB’s governance structure.

    This continuity in leadership comes at a pivotal time for Surinamese businesses navigating global economic challenges and regional opportunities. The reappointment suggests member confidence in the current strategic trajectory and institutional stability.

  • Simons wil met Agro Werkgroep voedselzekerheid versterken

    Simons wil met Agro Werkgroep voedselzekerheid versterken

    President Jennifer Simons of Suriname officially inaugurated the Agricultural Task Force on Friday with a clear mandate to accelerate the development of the nation’s agricultural sector. The newly formed working group has been directed to deliver a comprehensive implementation plan within one year that will significantly increase domestic production of staple foods.

    Task Force Chairman Edmund Duiker revealed that President Simons has set an ambitious target of achieving at least 80% local production of basic food commodities. The initiative represents a strategic move toward enhancing food security and reducing dependency on imported food products.

    The multidisciplinary task force will conduct thorough assessments of existing challenges within the agricultural sector and engage in extensive consultations with all relevant stakeholders. Duiker emphasized the urgency of the mission, stating that tangible results must be visible as early as January, with priority given to measures that can be implemented rapidly.

    Reporting directly to the president every two weeks, the task force will maintain close oversight of progress. According to the Suriname Communication Service, the group comprises representatives from the President’s Cabinet, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, and the Center for Agricultural Research in Suriname.

    A key focus area will be developing strategies to increase youth engagement in agriculture through educational initiatives and targeted programs. This approach aims to address long-term sustainability concerns while building a new generation of agricultural professionals.

    The establishment of this high-level task force signals the government’s commitment to transforming Suriname’s agricultural landscape and strengthening national food sovereignty through coordinated policy implementation and stakeholder collaboration.

  • Dodental bij overstromingen in Thailand, Indonesië en Maleisië stijgt tot meer dan 300

    Dodental bij overstromingen in Thailand, Indonesië en Maleisië stijgt tot meer dan 300

    Southeast Asia is grappling with a devastating humanitarian crisis as floodwaters continue to ravage the region, with the confirmed death toll surpassing 300 across Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. Authorities reported Friday that relentless monsoon rains compounded by a tropical weather system have created catastrophic conditions, submerging entire communities and isolating thousands of residents.

    In Indonesia’s Sumatra island, the disaster has claimed at least 174 lives with nearly 100 individuals still missing. Rescue operations face tremendous challenges reaching the hardest-hit areas where floodwaters and subsequent landslides have destroyed infrastructure and communication networks. In Aceh province, receding waters revealed vehicles nearly completely buried in mud, while abandoned trucks stood as silent witnesses to the storm’s destructive power.

    South Thailand emerges as another severely affected zone, recording 145 fatalities with Songkhla province bearing the brunt of the devastation. Hospitals in the region have been pushed beyond capacity, forcing medical facilities to utilize refrigerated trucks for body storage as morgues overflow. The crisis has sparked public criticism over relief efforts, resulting in the suspension of two local officials allegedly negligent in their response duties.

    Personal accounts underscore the human tragedy unfolding across the region. Misniati, 53, from West Sumatra, described her desperate struggle through chest-deep waters to reach her husband after returning from morning prayers. “We didn’t sleep all night, just watching the water levels,” she recounted, illustrating the terror faced by countless families. In Hat Yai, Thailand, 67-year-old Kamban Wongpanya abandoned her flooded shop to save her life, rescued by boat as waters rose rapidly.

    Meteorological experts attribute the unprecedented severity of this year’s monsoon season to climate change impacts. Warmer atmospheric conditions hold increased moisture, generating more intense rainfall and powerful wind patterns. Warmer ocean temperatures further amplify storm systems, creating a dangerous feedback loop.

    “Climate scientists have consistently warned that extreme weather events would escalate alongside rising global temperatures,” stated Renard Siew, climate advisor at Malaysia’s Centre for Governance and Political Studies. “The current catastrophe demonstrates precisely these predictions materializing.” Additional rainfall is forecasted for Sumatra, though expected to diminish in intensity, while affected nations continue coordinated rescue and recovery operations.

  • Belastingopbrengsten kelderen: oliecontract kost Guyana US$ 2.3 miljard aan vrijstellingen

    Belastingopbrengsten kelderen: oliecontract kost Guyana US$ 2.3 miljard aan vrijstellingen

    The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has reported a significant 4.9% decline in income tax revenue during the first half of 2025, collecting 123.4 billion Guyanese dollars compared to the same period in 2024. This downturn occurs against the backdrop of substantial tax exemptions granted to major oil corporations operating in the country’s lucrative Stabroek Block under a contentious Production Sharing Agreement (PSA).

    Financial documents reveal that Guyana effectively waived approximately GYD 493 billion (equivalent to USD 2.3 billion) in income taxes for the three primary operators—ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, Hess Guyana Exploration Ltd., and China’s CNOOC—during 2024 alone. The contractual framework requires the Guyanese government to pay these corporations’ taxes from its own profit share, creating a paradoxical situation where recorded tax revenues never actually enter state coffers.

    The PSA structure allocates 75% of oil production to cost recovery, with the remaining 25% designated as profit oil—split equally between Guyana and the consortium. While companies pay a mere 2% royalty on their share, the government must subsequently cover their tax obligations from its 12.5% portion. This arrangement has drawn widespread international and domestic criticism for effectively granting tax immunity to energy giants.

    Despite President Irfaan Ali’s administration defending the agreement’s sanctity, specific clauses explicitly exempt ExxonMobil and its subsidiaries from various taxes related to petroleum activities. Article 15.4 further mandates that the petroleum minister pays amounts equivalent to due taxes to GRA, with ExxonMobil even receiving tax certificates to avoid double taxation in the United States.

    Paradoxically, overall government revenue streams—excluding funds from the Natural Resource Fund and carbon credit sales—increased by 3.6% to GYD 235.4 billion, driven by a 2.3% rise in total tax collections to GYD 221 billion. This growth was supported by favorable economic fundamentals in both non-oil and oil sectors, though income tax declines were primarily attributed to reduced personal income taxes (down 14.8% to GYD 33.6 billion) and sharp decreases in withholding taxes (falling 21.7% to GYD 30.8 billion). Notably, taxes from private enterprises surged 17.1% to GYD 57.1 billion, partially offsetting declines from state-owned enterprises, which dropped 12.4% to GYD 1.8 billion.

  • Carlo Jadnanansing viert zijn 80e verjaardag

    Carlo Jadnanansing viert zijn 80e verjaardag

    PARAMARIBO – As Suriname’s legal community honors one of its most distinguished figures, Mr. Dr. Carlo Randjit Jadnanansing marks his 80th birthday with a legacy that has fundamentally shaped the nation’s judicial landscape. Born November 29, 1945, Jadnanansing’s multifaceted career spans jurisprudence, education, philosophy, and public service, establishing him as both an intellectual force and cultural icon.

    Jadnanansing’s academic journey began at Amsterdam Middle School in Paramaribo before advancing to Leiden University in the Netherlands, where he earned doctoral degrees in Notarial Law (1970) and Dutch Law (1972). His interdisciplinary studies incorporated criminology, forensic psychiatry, and criminalistics – foreshadowing the breadth of his future contributions.

    Returning to Suriname after practicing as a notarial candidate in The Hague, Jadnanansing developed a specialization in criminal cases before being appointed Notary in 1978, a position he maintained with unwavering dedication for 32 years. His practice became synonymous with integrity, precision, and profound expertise, establishing industry standards that endure today.

    Beyond his legal practice, Jadnanansing shaped generations of Surinamese lawyers through his academic roles. He served as lecturer at the University of Suriname and AdeKUS, teaching criminology, inheritance law, and related disciplines. His institutional contributions include chairing the Surinamese Lawyers Association (2004-2017), serving as editorial chair of the Surinamese Lawyers Journal (2002-2013), and continuing as editorial advisor thereafter.

    His scholarly output remains unprecedented: 60 articles for the Surinamese Lawyers Journal (the most in publication history) and 250 articles for Starnieuws. This intellectual leadership earned him an Honorary Doctorate (AdeKUS) in 2019, with his inaugural lecture, ‘Return to the Bosom of the State,’ recognized as a milestone in constitutional thought.

    Jadnanansing’s authoritative publications include ‘Main Lines of Surinamese Inheritance Law’ (1998) and ‘Handbook of Surinamese Inheritance Law’ (2017, co-authored with Dr. C.A. Kraan), both essential reading for legal studies. His broader literary oeuvre encompasses thirteen books blending legal analysis with philosophical insight and social commentary, including ‘With Right About Law’ (2015), ‘Right for All’ (2019), and ‘Just’ (2023).

    His service extended beyond the courtroom and classroom. As chairman of the Surinamese Tennis Association, he restored its international status. His Rotary International recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow complemented extensive board memberships across cultural, educational, and supervisory organizations, including the Conservatorium Suriname and Jnan Adhin Fund.

    Jadnanansing’s societal contributions have been recognized with Suriname’s highest honors: Officer in the Honorary Order of the Palm (2005), Commander in the Honorary Order of the Yellow Star (2021), and Grand Officer in the Honorary Order of the Palm (2024). Most recently, on November 21, 2025, he received the SuRo pin and award from Satya Dharma Ned/Sur representative Keshopersad Gangaram-Panday.

    Colleagues and students describe a Renaissance man who approaches complex inheritance cases with the same enthusiasm he brings to wordplay, gourmet cuisine, dancing, or social gatherings. Fluent in ten languages including Dutch, English, Sranan, Sarnami, Hindi, Sanskrit, and Latin, Jadnanansing combines Vedantic philosophy with joyful engagement in human experience.

    As contributor Ragini Dhanes notes: ‘In Carlo Jadnanansing’s thinking, actions, and being, one recognizes a TRUE GURU!’ His legacy represents not merely a chapter in legal history, but a foundational pillar of Suriname’s constitutional state.

  • Misdaad in 2025 fors gedaald: afname in overvallen, berovingen en diefstallen

    Misdaad in 2025 fors gedaald: afname in overvallen, berovingen en diefstallen

    Suriname has witnessed a substantial decline in criminal activity throughout 2025, according to the latest official data released by the Suriname Police Force (Korps Politie Suriname – KPS). The comprehensive statistics, covering January 1 to November 25, 2025, reveal marked reductions across nearly all major crime categories compared to the same period in 2024.

    The most striking improvement appears in robbery statistics, which plummeted by 35.8 percent. Police recorded 156 robberies this year, a significant decrease from the 243 incidents reported during the equivalent timeframe in 2024. Qualified theft—historically one of the nation’s most prevalent crimes—also saw a considerable downturn of 23.8 percent, dropping from 2,881 to 2,194 cases.

    Other crime categories followed similar downward trajectories. Street robberies decreased by 24.6 percent (from 504 to 380 cases), while burglaries declined by 12.5 percent (from 2,102 to 1,839 incidents). Homicide rates remained relatively stable with a marginal reduction of 3.7 percent, recording 26 cases in 2025 compared to 27 the previous year.

    In a positive development beyond conventional crime, traffic fatalities also fell substantially. Road deaths decreased by 18.3 percent, from 71 in 2024 to 58 in 2025, though police authorities emphasized that traffic safety continues to require significant attention.

    The monthly breakdown of data reveals fluctuating patterns throughout the year, with qualified thefts peaking in February (235 cases) and burglaries reaching their highest levels in March (193 cases). Despite these fluctuations, the overall trend remained consistently downward.

    The KPS underscored that despite these encouraging reductions, sustained focus on prevention, investigation, and traffic safety remains crucial. The crime statistics, compiled by the Criminal Information Service and dated November 27, 2025, continue to serve as vital metrics for allocating police personnel and resources effectively.

  • President overlegt met traditioneel gezag over koninklijk bezoek en beleidsdossiers

    President overlegt met traditioneel gezag over koninklijk bezoek en beleidsdossiers

    President Jennifer Simons of Suriname convened a comprehensive dialogue with traditional leaders from Indigenous and Tribal communities on Wednesday, focusing primarily on preparations for the imminent state visit of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. The meeting served as a strategic coordination session ahead of the monarchs’ scheduled engagement with Suriname’s traditional leadership cadre.

    Edgar Dikan, Advisor on Land Rights and Decentralization at the Presidential Cabinet, reported near-complete attendance from traditional authorities, including representatives from all six tribal groups. While the Association of Indigenous Village Chiefs in Suriname (VIDS) was notably absent, several delegates from Southern Suriname participated in the discussions.

    Dikan emphasized the consultative nature of the gathering, stating: “President Simons prioritized this careful deliberation given the diplomatic significance of the royal encounter during the state visit.” The presidential advisory team—specializing in land rights and decentralization matters—was formally introduced to the traditional leaders during the proceedings, according to Suriname’s Communication Service.

    The dialogue maintained sharp focus on immediate logistical preparations rather than substantive policy decisions. “Today’s priority was short-term coordination given the King’s arrival within days,” Dikan explained. Participants agreed to resume broader consultations shortly after the royal visit concludes. The Dutch royals are scheduled to arrive in Suriname on Sunday evening.

    Future discussions will elaborate on the policy frameworks outlined by President Simons regarding land rights and decentralization. Dikan highlighted these issues’ critical importance for interior communities: “Since these regions maintain close administrative cooperation with district commissioners and governance services, achieving broad policy consensus is essential. This fosters greater local ownership and enhances implementation success rates.”

  • Natio Uma boekt 3-1 zege op Anguilla in Concacaf-kwalificatie

    Natio Uma boekt 3-1 zege op Anguilla in Concacaf-kwalificatie

    Suriname’s women’s national football team has commenced their CONCACAF Championship qualification campaign with an impressive 3-1 away victory against Anguilla on Wednesday. The match demonstrated Suriname’s growing dominance in regional women’s football as they controlled proceedings from the opening whistle.

    Estelle Pereira initiated the scoring barrage in the 9th minute, providing Suriname with an early advantage. Rachel Van Netten then extended the lead during first-half stoppage time, securing a comfortable 2-0 margin at halftime. Van Netten continued her exceptional performance by netting her second goal early in the second half, establishing an insurmountable 3-0 lead. Although Anguilla’s Carlia Johnson managed a consolation goal during the final stages, it scarcely affected the match’s outcome.

    This victory holds particular significance as it marks Suriname’s strong opening in Group D of the CONCACAF qualification tournament. The team’s composition—featuring both domestic and internationally-based professionals—demonstrates the strategic development of women’s football in Suriname. Notable players including Kimara Alberg and Anjali Soechit contributed to this cohesive team performance.

    The success underscores the effectiveness of Suriname’s investment in building a competitive squad with players gaining experience in European leagues. This international exposure appears to be translating into improved performances at the continental level, suggesting promising prospects for Suriname’s football development.

    Historical context reveals this victory continues Suriname’s dominance over Anguilla, following their decisive 5-0 triumph in their previous 2022 encounter. The consistent performance improvement indicates structural growth within Suriname’s women’s football program.

    Attention now shifts to Suriname’s subsequent qualification matches as they seek to advance toward higher international competitions. This commanding start generates optimism among supporters and analysts regarding the team’s potential to achieve further success in the tournament.