’s Lands Hospitaal has given its employees their uniform allowance for 2015. The rules of the hospital clearly state that the employees must be given their uniform allowance before January 15 every year. Communication Coworker Lorenzo Irion from ’s Lands Hospitaal told  Times of Suriname that there was not enough money which is why the hospital could not give the employees their uniform allowance before January 15…[+]

“The visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to  Suriname still has not been planned,” India’s ambassador to Suriname, Subashini Murugesan, told  Times of Suriname. “I can’t indicate exactly when the PM of India will come to Suriname because a date has not been set yet. We from the embassy have not received any details yet and are patiently waiting for instructions,” said the ambassador who added that PM Modi has had a busy schedule these past couple of months. The ambassador explained that the PM had to address several matters in India…[+]

For the first time ever 14 Chinese organizations which are members of the umbrella organization Suriname Chinese United Association (SCUA)  will assemble to celebrate Chinese New Year together on February 19. The organizations traditionally celebrated the occasion at the traditional rice tables. The organization decided to celebrate the Chinese New Year on a large scale by organizing a huge rice table event at the Chamber of Commerce and Factories (KKF). Government officials and other invitees are scheduled to participate in this event,” said Stephen Tsang secretary of the SCUA and deputy chairman of  Fa-Tjauw-Song- Foei. The organizations will also hold a fair for the entire nation on the premises of the KKF so that everybody can have access to various goods and food that are part of the Chinese culture…[+]

Indian companies and experts will get the opportunity to come to Suriname to execute projects that are related to the new credit line of $50 million, that India has offered to Suriname. These are words of the ambassador of India to Suriname, Subashini Murugesan, when talking to Times of Suriname. According to her, credits provided to countries for Indian companies are a way to deliver their products and services to other countries, which is a kind of export to as many countries as possible worldwide. “In most cased developing countries accept the credits offered by India. It is an easy way of lending money to a country, because you can repay it over a long period at a very low interest rate. In this way countries can implement large projects in their country and can dispose of Indian expertise in most sectors, “says the ambassador…[+]

The Surinamese suspect, who was arrested in the 430 kilograms drugs case, was released on Friday. His lawyer Irvin Kanhai tells the newspaper that his client has stated to be not guilty. His client would have provided his license only, but did not know anything about the drugs. During the arraignment the examining judge declared his detention unlawful, and as a result the accused was released. Currently a German and a Dutchman are under arrest…[+]

MP Noreen Cheung, who has turned her back on the National Democratic Party (NDP), feels at home with the V7, the new combination of opposition political parties. On stage of V7 Saturday, she spoke during a mass rally in De Olifant. “I know you are all here to support me; to support V7,” she told the crowd. I her brief emotional speech, she emphasized the following: “I have an important message for all of you.” Cheung’s message had everything to do with ‘revealing’ to the V7 supporters that there are no leaders within the NDP…[+]

“We never reported this because we feared vindictive treatment. Because during the Front era he had all the power. At that time he yelled at us and threatened us. What he did to us was worse than what happened during the contract labor period.” This statement is written in a letter which was signed by seven people who made incriminating statements against MP Mahinder Jogi (NF/VHP) who is a member of the opposition. The letter was dropped off at the Public Prosecutor’s Office by MP Rashid Doekhie, MP Amzad Abdoel and MP  Theo Vishnudath from the coalition…[+]

Suriname can get more than $ 50 million credit from India,” India’s ambassador to Suriname, Subashini Murugesan, told  Times of Suriname. “India has offered Suriname a $ 50 million credit line  and Suriname can therefore hand in projects which will reach this figure. If this figure is exceeded or if there are additional important projects that Suriname wants to present than that is also possible. India will then look at what Suriname needs and based on that the country can get more than $ 50 million credit,” said the ambassador who added that during the 5^th Joint Meeting between Suriname and India no time frame was set for the projects that Suriname can present to India…[+]

The Governor of the Central Bank of Suriname (CBvS), Gillmore Hoefraad, would likely everybody to keep a cool head in order to guarantee rest on  the foreign currency market. People are being advised to refrain from speculation on the foreign currency market,” said Governor Hoefdraad during his New Year’s speech in Ramada Paramaribo Princess Hotel. Hoefdraad pointed out that last year the Central Bank and the other banks and exchange offices did everything they could to maintain stability on the foreign exchange market. The Central Bank intervened with an average $ 16 million every month in 2014…[+]

Police officers from the Flora Police Department recently dismantled a gang of motorcycle thieves. Police officials indicated that 4 suspects have been taken into custody. Five motorcycles and several spare parts were also confiscated during the arrest of the suspects. Investigators believe that the perpetrators stole the motorcycles before dismantling them and using the parts for other motorcycles…[+]