The government has decided to maintain the current fuel prices until further notice. Before a final decision is made on abandoning the price cap method, the government will hold further consultations with the various social groups. It should be mentioned that the financial loss due to the price cap method amounts to more than SRD 350 million per month. According to calculations by the Ministry of Finance and Planning, this will amount to approximately SRD 3 billion if the government maintains the price cap. The Director of Finance, Vincent Fernandes, stated that the oil companies have now be…

On Monday, August 3, 2026, the Ministry of the Interior (Min BiZa) participated in the “Summit Sustainable Suriname 3.0” in the Ballroom of Torarica. During this event, BiZa Minister Marinus Bee gave his input on the need for a sustainable Suriname, with an emphasis on public sector reform (PSR). A fundamental core message was the urgency to transform into a transparent, public and modern government that puts citizens first. The Min BiZa has identified a series of structural problems within the civil service. Although 51,200 civil servants are officially registered, in practice considerably f…

The organization of the gold sector remains an important point of attention for the government. President Jennifer Simons underlined this during the government press conference on Monday, August 3, 2026. In addition to the major gold companies Newmont and Zijin Rosebel Gold Mines NV, there are both legal and illegal gold miners active domestically. According to the head of state, it is clear that a considerable amount of gold is mined in Suriname. However, the country does not receive sufficient income from this sector. President Simons states that it is not an easy job to change this. Anothe…

President Jennifer Simons has received the Dutch ambassador to Suriname, Walter Oostelbos, for his farewell audience. At the meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at the Office of the President, the diplomat looked back on a positive collaboration. The Dutch envoy hinted that the relationship with Suriname will be more businesslike. Ambassador Oostelbos ends his ambassadorship and returns to the Netherlands on August 14. The diplomat looks back on his period in Suriname with warm feelings. "I have always felt welcome. You live in a beautiful country. Forget gold and wood, because the absolute we…

Home»Suriname confirms commitment to cooperation with the UN in the field of human rights Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade & Cooperation On Thursday, July 16, 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Cooperation Melvin Bouva, the Regional Representative of the Office of the High Commissioner for  Human Rights (OHCHR), received Michelle Brathwaite and Reba Granado‑John,National Human Rights Officer, for a courtesy visit. During the meeting, the minister expressed his appreciation for the technical support that the OHCHR provides to Suriname in the context of…

Home»Minister of GBB represents Suriname during regional Ramsar meeting in Jamaica and strengthens international cooperation Ministry of Land and Forest Management The Minister of Land Policy and Forestry (GBB), Mr. Stanley Legijo Soeropawiro, represented Suriname during the Regional High-Level Dialogue for Effective Governance and Management of Caribbean Wetlands, held from 7 to 9 July 2026 in Negril, Jamaica. The meeting was the official closing event of the regional IKI project Wise Use of Caribbean Wetlands for Climate Change Mitigation and Conservation of their Ecosystem Services and br…

Home»National Development Summit marks start of national development vision towards 2050 The National Development Summit (NDS) was officially launched on Monday, August 3, 2026 in the Royal Ballroom of Torarica. The meeting marks the start of a broad participatory process in which government, business, civil society organizations, knowledge institutions and citizens work together on a national roadmap and a long-term vision for the sustainable development of Suriname towards 2050. The summit is an important part of the National Development Platform and should contribute to a future in which t…

Home»Fundamental rights and environmental protection are government priorities The protection of the environment and the land rights of indigenous and tribal peoples is a high priority of the government. President Jennifer Simons emphasized during the government press conference on Monday, August 3, 2026, that these issues are high on the agenda. Immediately after the current cabinet took office, the government entered into discussions with indigenous people and tribals regarding the land rights issue. “And after many discussions, we have probably reached the point where we can now protect th…

Home»Tyrone Spong wants to use expertise for the future of Surinamese youth Surinamese-Dutch MMA fighter and kickboxer, Tyrone Spong, has paid a courtesy visit to President Jennifer Simons. During this meeting on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the athlete announced that he wanted to use his network, knowledge and experience for the further development of Suriname. An important point of attention for Spong is youth and the role that sport can play in the development of this group in society. According to him, investments should be made in particular in the infrastructure necessary to provide spac…

Home»22 legislative lawyers successfully complete the Post-Master's course in Legislation Ministry of Justice and Police Specialized training strengthens the quality of legislation in Suriname PARAMARIBO - Twenty-two legislative lawyers successfully completed the Postmaster Course in Legislation on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The graduation ceremony took place in the historic Ballroom of the National Assembly at Henck Arronstraat 3. The Postmaster Course in Legislation is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Justice and Police (JusPol) and the Anton de Kom University of Suriname (AdeKUS). Of…

Home»Execution of Domineestraat work shortened Contractor Tjongalanga N.V. is currently carrying out rehabilitation work on Domineestraat on behalf of the Ministry of Public Works and Spatial Planning (OWRO). In consultation with the contractor, it was decided to reduce the intended duration of the work to approximately two weeks, subject to unforeseen circumstances. The work is supervised by the Motor Surveillance Service (MSD) of the Suriname Police Force (KPS). The OWRO team and the contractor will further inspect the site together with the police to identify any bottlenecks and take app…

Home»Policy forum strengthens collaboration for sustainable mangrove management The Ministry of Oil, Gas and Environment (OGM) organized the Policy Forum Advancing Mangrove Governance on Friday, July 31, 2026, in collaboration with the Mangrove+ Project. The meeting brought together representatives from government, international organizations, Academia, civil society organizations and other stakeholders to jointly work towards a stronger policy and governance framework for the sustainable management, conservation and restoration of Suriname's mangrove ecosystems. Mangrove forests fulfill a c…

Home»Additional measures to manage traffic around Domineestraat The Suriname Police Corps (KPS) has taken extra measures to control traffic in the city center as a result of the work on Domineestraat. To improve traffic flow, the plateau on Keizerstraat, near the intersection with Zwartenhovenbrugstraat, has been temporarily removed. In addition, members of the Motor Surveillance Service (MSD), the Motor Brigade Paramaribo and the Bikers Unit monitor important intersections and busy traffic arteries. Due to the rehabilitation work, which started on August 3, there is enormous traffic in the …