Cremation of Former Surinamese President Santokhi Tuesday, April 7

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PARAMARIBO — The government expressed its condolences on Thursday, April 2, regarding the passing of former President Chandrikapersad Santokhi. A register of condolences was also opened at the Presidential Palace. On Thursday, President Jennifer Simons, Vice President Gregory Rusland, various ministers, and other dignitaries, among others, signed the register of condolences. The former head of state, who was also chairman of the Progressive Refo…

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The cremation of former Surinamese President Chan Santokhi will take place on Tuesday, April 7, spokesman Jason Saiman confirmed to the ANP. Santokhi died unexpectedly on Monday after becoming unwell at his home. Monday, April 6, and Tuesday, April 7, have been declared days of national mourning by the government of President Jennifer Simons, ‘as an expression of sympathy and respect,’ according to the Ministry of the Interior on Facebook.