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Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is sworn in as Suriname’s first female president on July 16, 2025, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the country's independence. A former National Assembly president and physician, she leads the National Democratic Party (NDP), which secures a two-thirds parliamentary majority with five other parties. She replaces Chan Santokhi, whose party moves to opposition.Suriname’s newly discovered offshore oil reserves, set to produce 220,000 barrels daily by 2028, offer hope for economic recovery.
Wednesday, 16 July, 2025
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