De Brief

The President outlines the country's financial crisis and the problems the country is going through.

Simons addressed that there are problems that have to be dealt with, with respect to debt relief that needs to be paid back to multiple institutions and companies. Inflation also continues to be a problem for the economy.

The President and Vice President call for unity at the inauguration

Geerlings-Simons and Rusland call for unity at the inauguration but also caution that times ahead will be difficult for the country.

Incoming government's inauguration to cost over SRD 20 million

and political parties announce their ministerial candidates

🇸🇷 Simons and Rusland elected as president and vice president of Suriname

🏛️ New political era in Suriname as elected parliament members are sworn in

while Simons warns partners to adhere to their agreement

Suriname's new National Assembly to hold its first meeting on June 29.

And Suriname continues to get strong investment in its booming oil and gas sector.

🗳️ Central Hoofdstembureau announces official election results

while the exchange rate sees steep increase post election

President Santokhi continues his work as he awaits final election results.

President Santokhi awaits the official results of the election as the Ministry of Internal Affairs rules out any fraud in the election process while admitting there were mistakes made.

Suriname's post-election is made up of a coalition juggling act for the next government

The country remains in political limbo as the parties jockey for positioning and what place they will hold in the next government. While President Santokhi states the need for openness and inclusivity going forward.

🗳️ Narrow lead for opposition party NDP as final counting continues

while the misleading polls right before the election damage trust in journalism.