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'Decree': ABC of This and Other Recent Government Decisions

Economy · Colombia

'Decree': ABC of This and Other Recent Government Decisions

We analyze the implications of popular consultation by decree, the idea of a constituent assembly and the relationship with labor reform.See the Story

Teenage Girl Stabbed by Thirteen-Year-Old

Paramaribo · Paramaribo

Teenage Girl Stabbed by Thirteen-Year-Old

PARAMARIBO — During an altercation at a mulo school on Ormosiastraat, a thirteen-year-old student sustained stab wounds to her left lower abdomen and upper leg. She was admitted to hospital for treatment due to these serious stab wounds. The preliminary investigation by the Flora police station has revealed that a fellow student S.P. (13) stabbed the victim with a kitchen knife on Friday after an argument about messages on social media. The knif…Read Article

Fifty Fathers Participate in Father's Day Special of the Rumas Foundation

Paramaribo · Paramaribo

Fifty Fathers Participate in Father's Day Special of the Rumas Foundation

Text and image Valerie Fris PARAMARIBO — There is laughter, eating and drinking, but there are also serious moments. Moments that force them to think about subjects such as sexuality, values, budgeting, bonds, how to deal with and what to do when mothers do not allow fathers to spend time with their children. On Saturday, the fourteenth edition of the ‘Father’s Day special’ of the Rumas Foundation took place in the Police Training Center. “The f…Read Article

597Netwerken Sets Test: Five Questions Before You Become a Minister

PARAMARIBO — At a time when trust in politics is increasingly under pressure, 597Netwerken presents an instrument for public scrutiny: The Five People's Questions. These five questions are intended for all persons who are nominated as ministers in the new government. Too often, the selection of ministers is an internal matter of political parties, without public transparency or substantive accountability. This is unacceptable in 2025! Suriname f…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Former Minister Ramdin Finds Criticism of Xaviera Jessurun Unjustified

by Valerie Fris PARAMARIBO — “If people have capabilities, they should not be punished for being able to make their contribution. Jessurun is a hard worker, she has capabilities and is now also doing a good job in the OAS team,” says former minister Albert Ramdin, who is now stationed in Washington DC because of his position as Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS). Ramdin responded to questions from the newspaper about …Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Emanuel Sanvisi: New Music, New Mission, Same Heart

Three years ago, gospel artist Emanuel Sanvisi swapped the tropical heat of Suriname for the slightly cooler Netherlands. New surroundings, new people, new culture – quite a transition. But where others might have lost their way, he slowly but surely found his rhythm. And now he is back. Not just with music, but with a clear mission and a clear message: “this is just the beginning”. Text Shanavon Arsomedjo Image private collection After being in…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Music Project ‘Dedication’ Offers Young People in Detention New Hope and Perspective

PARAMARIBO — The Kiwanis Club Paramaribo Central successfully completed its signature project “Youth in Detention” at the Youth Correction Center (JCC) in Santo Boma. This year’s theme, “Dedication,” was central to a unique music project that offers youth in detention a creative outlet and supports them in their personal growth, self-confidence and future prospects. On Friday, the club members visited the JCC again. The initiative, developed by …Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

Sandrina Hunsel Helps Condor Bring Excitement Back to Women's Volleyball Final

Text and image John Zaalman PARAMARIBO — “I feel like a killer when I hit the court and all I think about is finishing.” Words by Sandrina Beverdijk-Hunsel in an interview with de Ware Tijd after the experienced Condor hammered to a four-set victory in the second women's main class volleyball final on Friday evening against three-time defending champion Yelyco: 25-19, 21-25, 25-16, 27-25. Eric Aikman's black-and-white team completely relinquishe…Volleyball · Paramaribo Read Article

PRO Vice-Chairman Nibte Critical of VHP: 'Democracy Is Not a Plaything'

PARAMARIBO — Joan Nibte, DNA candidate of A20 in the recent elections, is not happy with the attitude of the VHP and its chairman, President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, towards the election results. Nibte, who is also vice-chairman of the Party for Justice and Development (PRO), expresses her dissatisfaction with the attempts of the VHP to have the results declared non-binding by the Independent Electoral Bureau, and calls this an “extremely distu…Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

David Pinas Takes Yelyco to Men's Volleyball Final in Thriller

Text and image John Zaalman PARAMARIBO — Tension, sensation, bluffing, frustrations, warnings by referees Chantal Karsters and Antonie Manhoef, hustle plays, good defensive feats were the main ingredients in the decisive semi-final match between Yelyco and Livo in the men's premier league of the Surinamese Volleyball Association on Friday evening in a well-filled Ismay van Wilgen Sports Hall. Captain David Pinas eventually made sure that Yelyco …Volleyball · Paramaribo Read Article

Start of New Music Year d'Orkest

by Steven Seedo PARAMARIBO — ‘’Experience the band like never before! It will be an unforgettable evening with favorite original songs, but also brand new ones.’’ That is what bandleader and lead singer of the eight-piece Eclectic pop soul and funk band, Joey Healy, says about the performance on Saturday in restaurant Spice Quest. ‘’We will share the stage with the next generation, the band Road Kill Toads of my son Maddox Healy. This band also …Paramaribo · Paramaribo Read Article

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