Bono Velantie

Bono Velantie

politician Suriname

Bono Velantie is a prominent granman (paramount chief) of the Aucaners in Suriname, known for his leadership and advocacy for the rights of indigenous and tribal peoples. Recently, he was in the news for urging President Chandrikapersad Santokhi to halt the discussion of a proposed land rights law, expressing concerns that it does not adequately reflect the traditional rights and governance of the indigenous communities. Velantie emphasized the need for broader consultations among all tribes to ensure that their perspectives are considered before any legislation is passed.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
9,153
Power
72$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Suriname 4 7.00 1.42% +10% 586,634 9,153 $4,600 72$
Totals 4 586,634 9,153 $4,600 72$
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Recent Mentions

Suriname Suriname: Bono Velantie, the granman of the Okanisi, has not participated in Fiti Makandra's process of healing. 5

Willem Alexander Mark Rutte Helmut Gezius
De Ware Tijd: Fiti Makandra zal ‘proces na de komma’ mede helpen invullen – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Gaanman Velantie expressed his appreciation for the visit and described the meeting as one that comes at the right moment. 7

Gabriel Serville
De Ware Tijd: CTG-president Serville en gaanman Velantie voeren cruciaal overleg over grens en gemeenschap – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Bono Velantie is the gaanman of the Okanisi tribe advocating for the rights of Indigenous and Maroon communities along the Marowijne and Lawa rivers. 8

Rabin Parmessar Ashwin Adhin John Lesina
De Ware Tijd: ‘Grenswet mag traditionele rechten niet ondermijnen’ – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Bono Velantie emphasized the need for new legislation to protect the historically acquired rights of all Marron and Indigenous peoples. 8

John Kolader Rabindre Parmessar Asiskumar Gajadien Stanley Betterson Andre Dikan
De Ware Tijd: Grensafspraken en zorgen besproken tijdens overleg tussen DNA-commissie en gaanman Velantie – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Bono Velantie is the leader of the Okanisi community who notably did not participate in the Fiti Makandra gathering. 5

Mark Rutte Willem Alexander Andre Mosis
De Ware Tijd: Waarom de Zanderij-bijeenkomst het traditioneel gezag ondermijnt – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Bono Velantie is the granman of the N’dyuka who has given his blessing for some activities related to the Fiti Makandra movement. 6

Mark Rutte Willem Alexander Helmut Gezius Franklin Jabini
De Ware Tijd: Gran krutu zal finale antwoord op slavernijexcuses Nederland geven – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Velantie is a granman from Okanisi who emphasized the importance of not changing the language. 7

Franklin Jabini Henry Ori Albert Aboikoni
De Ware Tijd: Officiële spellingvoorstellen Saamaka en Okanisi is historisch ontwikkeling – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Granman Bono Velantie requested the president to halt the treatment of the bill and start new consultations with all tribes. 6

Chandrikapersad Santokhi
De Ware Tijd: President bereid behandeling wet Grondenrechten aan te houden – de Ware Tijd