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SURINAME
The Republic of Suriname is a constitutional democracy based on the 1987 constitution. The legislative branch of government consists of a 51-member unicameral National Assembly, simultaneously and popularly elected for a five-year term. The last election was held in 2001.
The executive branch is headed by the president, who is elected by a two-thirds majority of the National Assembly or, failing that, by a majority of the People's Assembly, for a five-year term |
| CURRENT GOVERNMENT |
| President |
Venetiaan, Runaldo Ronald |
| Vice President |
Ajodhia, Jules Rattankoemar |
| Min. of Agriculture & Fishing |
Panday, Geetapersad Gangaram |
| Min. of Defense |
Assen, Ronald |
| Min. of Education & Human Development |
Sandriman, Walter |
| Min. of Finance |
Hildenberg, Humphrey |
| Min. of Foreign Affairs |
Levens, Marie |
| Min. of Health |
Khudabux, Mohamed Rakieb |
| Min. of Home Affairs |
Joella-Sewnundun, Urmila |
| Min. of Justice & Police |
Gilds, Siegfried |
| Min. of Labor |
Marica, Clifford |
| Min. of Natural Resources |
Demon, Franco Rudy |
| Min. of Planning & Development Cooperation |
Raghoebarsingh, Keremchand |
| Min. of Public Works |
Balesar, Dewanand |
| Min. of Regional Development |
Russel, Romeo van |
| Min. of Social Affairs |
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| Min. of Trade & Industry |
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| Min. of Transportation, Communication, & Tourism |
Castelen, Guno |
| Pres., Central Bank |
Telting, Andre |
| Ambassador to the US |
Illes, Henry |
| Permanent Representative to the UN |
Klein-Loemban Tobing, Irma |
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