Suriname

Nicaragua Government congratulates Suriname’s election of president

Published on: July 7, 2025
08:35

Managua, July 7 (Prensa Latina) The Nicaraguan government conveyed its greetings to Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, who was elected this Sunday as the first female president of Suriname, according to a statement released by Sandinista media.

Suriname confirms negotiations to form a government coalition

Published on: May 26, 2025
10:20

Paramaribo, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The president of Suriname and leader of the Progressive Reform Party, Chan Santokhi, confirmed the possibility of forming a government coalition after the preliminary results of the elections.

Former Surinamese President Bouterse dies of liver failure

Published on: December 29, 2024
15:40

Paramaribo, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse died of liver failure and the Government will soon hand over the body to the family for the funeral, but a criminal investigation opened after his death will continue, the Prosecutor's Office confirmed on Sunday.

Suriname investigates death of former president Desi Bouterse

Published on: December 27, 2024
17:05

Paramaribo, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) While conducting the autopsy of former president Desi Buterse, the Suriname police are conducting a criminal investigation on Friday to clarify his death, which occurred at a bus stop and for unknown reasons.

Campaigns against Venezuela are rejected in Suriname

Published on: August 27, 2024
10:51

Paramaribo, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) Jennifer Cronie, social activist and President of the "Venceremos Humanitary Voluntary Group” today, rejected the manipulative manoeuvres of the right-wing sectors on the continent against Venezuela and called on the progressive forces to join in their denunciations.

Suriname’s parliamentary leader pays tribute to Cuban National Hero (+Photo)

Published on: May 31, 2024
13:25

Havana, May 31 (Prensa Latina) The president of the National Assembly of Suriname, Marinus Bee, paid tribute to Cuban National Hero José Martí on Friday, at the memorial that bears the name of the independence hero.

Suriname’s President of Parliament arrives in Cuba

Published on: May 30, 2024
08:35

Havana, May 30 (Prensa Latina) The president of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba (ANPP), Esteban Lazo, will hold a meeting with his counterpart from Suriname, Marinus Bee, at the headquarters of the National Capitol.

China and Suriname strengthen multi-sectoral cooperation

Published on: April 12, 2024
12:20

Beijing, Apr 12 (Prensa Latina) China and Suriname signed cooperation agreements on trade and investment, green development, digital economy and education on Friday, after a meeting here between Presidents Xi Jinping and Chandrikapersad Santokhi.

Venezuela and Suriname consolidate cooperation in strategic areas (+Photo)

Published on: July 11, 2023
08:18

Caracas, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) The signing of agreements between Venezuela and Suriname further consolidates cooperation between the two countries in strategic areas such as education, agriculture, health, mining and air interconnectivity.

Modi praises Prez Murmu on receiving Suriname’s highest award

Published on: June 6, 2023
08:49

New Delhi, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised President Droupadi Murmu on receiving Suriname's highest civilian award, the Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star.

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