America Suriname Plans have been announced to boost police visibility with over 200 new recruits as part of Operation Zero Tolerance, targeting criminal offenses and enhancing national security through improved logistics
America Suriname Suriname's Ministry of Health announced a health day on April 7th to celebrate World Health Day, featuring expert advice on nutrition and exercise, and offering free blood pressure and blood sugar checks at the International Mall of Suriname
America Suriname From this year, Easter Monday will no longer be a holiday in Suriname, aiming to improve labor productivity by eliminating the extra-long weekend, according to authorities
America Suriname The Central Suriname Police has introduced drone pilots after their personnel completed drone training, enhancing their capabilities for future operations and studies
America Suriname Leaders of the Society for Krishna Consciousness and the Suriname Islamic Association achieved a historic moment of cooperation and interfaith, as they exchanged sacred scriptures, emphasizing shared values and the universal essence of spirituality
America Suriname The Suriname Fire Department halted fire-fighting in Wageningen due to unpaid weekend work and ongoing delays in receiving new clothing, thus initiating national consultations, with an ultimatum for resolution by the end of this week
America Suriname 24 nursing assistant students received certificates from the Labor Mobilization and Development Foundation in Suriname after a year-and-a-half training program; they can now enter the national healthcare workforce
America Suriname The Lions Clubs in Suriname has launched a four-day eye screening project, calling for local participation on eye tests and providing glasses to the needy
America Suriname Suriname and French Guiana are collaborating to address mercury use in the gold sector; the countries initiated efforts to minimize environmental impact through joint projects and research with the National Institute for Environment in Suriname
America Suriname 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
America Suriname Suriname's highest court upheld a 20-year prison sentence for ex-president Desi Bouterse, who lost an appeal against his conviction for the 1982 killings of political opponents
America Suriname Leiden University has hosted a Suriname symposium emphasising on biodiversity, exploring challenges in nature conservation amidst climate change and fostering collaboration between Dutch and Surinamese universities to boost research on Suriname's nature
America Suriname Detainees at the Nieuwe Haven bureau in Suriname are protesting by mass-throwing government-provided food, expressing dissatisfaction with its taste and demanding better food quality