Desi Bouterse, the 78-year-old former Surinamese leader convicted in a 16-year-long case concerning the 1982 killings of 15 political opponents, has disappeared, leaving authorities in a state of turmoil

To reform school bus transport by reducing bureaucracy and implementing modern systems Suriname has installed a presidential committee following a request from the national bus and boat owners' organization

Monthly SRD 800 allowances will be granted to over 11.000 students aged 18 or older to incentivize education among lower-income groups and support school retention nationwide

Suriname has proposed the creation of an untouchable sovereign wealth fund to safeguard future oil revenues, aiming to ensure long-term development and protect national wealth from political misuse

The Betheljada Foundation, specialized in caring for people with disabilities, received a presidential visit for the first time in 45 years; President Santokhi delivered donations and pledged long-term community support to strengthen social institutions