The Government of Suriname is accessible via its website www.gov.sr where you will find information about the services from the Government, the various ministries and its tasks as well as contact addresses.
In the menu on the left you can find information about national holidays in Suriname. These are the closing dates of the Consulate General. You will see a link to the Constitution of Suriname. All other information on legislation in Suriname is available through the website of the National Assembly on www.dna.sr The last link is a list of contact addresses for public authorities of the Government of Suriname.
Suriname's foreign policy focuses at:
Suriname is aware that in present time, no country can develop on its own. Spearheads in the foreign policy of Suriname are the border- and neighbouring countries, the integration of Suriname in the context of UNASUR, CARICOM and CELAC, as well as the intensification of bilateral and multilateral cooperation and its diversification. Furthermore, increasing the share of Suriname in international trade through the attraction of investment and the search for export markets, as well as the contribution of the Surinamese Diaspora to the national development, is also among the new priorities of the Government of Suriname with regard to its foreign policy.
African Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)
United Nations (UN)
Organization of American States (OAS)
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
Interamerican Development Bank (IDB)
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The Republic of Suriname is a constitutional democracy. The legislative powers of the State are attributed to the National Assembly of Suriname, which is the highest political body of the state. This Parliament consists of 51 members, elected by popular vote for a period of five years.
The Vice President of the Republic is elected in a similar process. The Vice President is the Chair of the Council of Ministers.
A State Advisory Council consisting of 15 members advises the President in the conduct of policies. These members are:
Justice is exercised by an independent Court of Justice, of which the members are appointed for life by the President in consultation with the National Assembly, the State Advisory Council, and the National Order of Private Attorneys.
The highest executive and administrative power are exercised by a Council of 16 Ministers, representing an equal number of ministries, appointed by the President.
Suriname is divided into 10 ten administrative districts, namely Brokopondo, Commewijne, Coronie, Marowijne, Nickerie, Para, Paramaribo, Saramacca, Sipaliwini, Wanica. Each district has a fixed number of resorts, gathered from the total area. The District Commissioner (DC) is the Administrative Head and also chairman of the District Council. The DC is assisted by a District Secretary and a number of other executive officials.
The Republic of Suriname is a constitutional democracy. The legislative powers of the State are attributed to the National Assembly of Suriname, which is the highest political body of the state. This Parliament consists of 51 members, elected by popular vote for a period of five years.
The Vice President of the Republic is elected in a similar process. The Vice President is the Chair of the Council of Ministers.
A State Advisory Council consisting of 15 members advises the President in the conduct of policies. These members are:
Justice is exercised by an independent Court of Justice, of which the members are appointed for life by the President in consultation with the National Assembly, the State Advisory Council, and the National Order of Private Attorneys.
The highest executive and administrative power are exercised by a Council of 16 Ministers, representing an equal number of ministries, appointed by the President.
Suriname is divided into 10 ten administrative districts, namely Brokopondo, Commewijne, Coronie, Marowijne, Nickerie, Para, Paramaribo, Saramacca, Sipaliwini, Wanica. Each district has a fixed number of resorts, gathered from the total area. The District Commissioner (DC) is the Administrative Head and also chairman of the District Council. The DC is assisted by a District Secretary and a number of other executive officials.
His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi |
His Excellency Ronnie Brunswijk Vice-President of the Republic of Suriname and Chairman of the Council of Ministers Office of the Vice-President of the Republic Suriname Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat 118, Paramaribo T. (597) 470589 Email: kabinet@vicepresident.gov.sr |
His Excellency Albert R. Ramdin Ministery of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation Henck Arronstraat 8, Paramaribo T. (597) 471209/471756 Email: sec.minister.mofa@gov.sr |
His Excellency David Abiamofo Ministery of Natural Resources Mr. Dr. J.C. de Mirandastraat 11-13, Paramaribo T. (597) 410160/421455 Email: secretariat.nh@gov.sr |
His Excellency Albert E. Jubithana Minister of Transport, Communication and Tourism Mr. J. Lachmonstraat 167, Paramaribo Ph. (597) 490666 Ext. 46 Email: sec.min.tct@gov.sr |
His Excellency Uraiqit H. Ramsaran Ministery of Social Affairs and Public Housing Waterkant 30, Paramaribo Ph. (597) 4078340/478624 Email: secre.min.sozavo@outlook.com |
Her Excellency Krishnakoemarie Mathoera Ministery of Defense Kwattaweg 29, Paramaribo Ph. (597) 422611/474244 F. (597) 420055 Email: secretariat.mindef@defense.gov.sr Email: secmin.defense@gov.sr |
Her Excellency Maria E. Pawiroredjo-Levens Ministery of Education, Science and Culture Dr. S. Kaffiludistraat 117-123 Ph. (597) 498383 Email: minowc2015@gmail.com |
Her Excellency Riad J. Nurmohamed Ministery of Public Wordks Jagernath Lahmonstraat 167 T. (597) 462500 / 490777 / 490666 Ext. 211 of 362 Email: sec.minister@publicworks.gov.sr |
His Excellency Bronto S.G. Bronto Ministery of Home Affairs Wilhelminastraat 3, Paramaribo Ph. (597) 476461/473438 Email: sec.minister@publicworks.gov.sr |
His Excellency Amar N. Ramadhin Ministery of Health Henck Arronstraat 64,Paramaribo T. (597) 474941 Email: secretariaat.minister@health.gov.sr Email: secmin.volksgezondheid@gov.sr |
His Excellency Armand K. Achaibersing Ministery of Finance and Planning Jamaludinstraat 26, Paramaribo T. (597) 472610/479577/08541742 Email: secmin@finance.gov.sr |
Her Excellency Gracia V. Emanuël Ministery of Regional Development and Sport van Rooseveltkade 2, Paramaribo T. (597) 471574 Email: secr.min@regionaldevelopment.gov.sr Email: secrminro@gmail.com Email: secmin.ro@gov.sr |
His Excellency Parmanand Sewdien Ministery of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Letitia Vriesdelaan 8 - 10, Paramaribo Ph. (597) 477698/477830 Email: minlvv@sr.net Email: secminlvv@gmail.com |
His Excellency Kenneth J. Amoksi Ministery of Justice and Politice Henck Arronstraat 1, Paramaribo T. (597) 473033 / 473841 Email: secmin@juspol.sr |
Her Excellency Rishma N. Kuldipsigh Ministery of Labour, Employment Opportunity and Youth Affairs Mr. Eduard Brumastraat 52, Paramaribo T. (597) 475241/477045 Email: secmin@atm.gov.sr |
Her Excellency Diana M. Pokie Ministery of Land and Forest Management Cornelis Jongbawstraat 10-2, Paramaribo Ph. (597) 471178/470700 Email: secretariaat.rgb@gmail.com |
His Excellency Silvano Tjog-Ahin Ministery of Spatial Planning and Environment Adres: Jamaludinstraat 26 T. (597) 472610 Ext. 234 Email: secretariaat.minrom@.gov.sr |
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