Chan Santokhi
Chan Santokhi is the President of Suriname, having taken office in July 2020. He is a member of the Progressive Reform Party and previously served as the Minister of Justice and Police. Santokhi is known for his focus on governance, economic reform, and sustainable development, particularly in relation to Suriname's rich natural resources. Recently, he has been promoting initiatives that enable Surinamese citizens to become co-owners of their country's natural resources, particularly gold, by launching investment opportunities through the First National Bullion Company.
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The salary arrangement was initiated under the then-president Chan Santokhi.
Salarisregeling rechterlijke macht en OM had draagvlak Abop, VHP en Bep – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2026-02-15
Chan Santokhi is mentioned in a meme that humorously connects him to the product naming controversy.
Zelfverheerlijking directeur Melkcentrale van zeer korte duur – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-02-11
Atompai criticized former president Chan Santokhi during the debate on judicial reform.
Atompai verwerpt CCJ, pleit voor Nederlandse Hoge Raad – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-02-04
Chan Santokhi has called on individuals whose names circulate on what he describes as ethnically oriented candidate lists to publicly distance themselves from it.
Santokhi roept op tot afwijzing ‘etnische kandidatenlijsten’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-01-23
Former president Chan Santokhi suggested in 2021 that Suriname could produce its first oil from Block 58 by 2025.
Surinames langverwachte offshore olie-industrie komt eindelijk van de grond – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-29Chan Santokhi, former Minister of Justice and Police under Venetiaan, expressed his loss of a personal mentor upon Venetiaan's passing.
opruimer van de paarse puinhopen – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-07
Chan Santokhi is described as the 'sheriff of Suriname' for his strict adherence to order and reforms.
een matristabilisator als eerste Afro vrouwelijke president – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-22
Chan Santokhi participated in the transfer of power to Geerlings-Simons and congratulated her.
Suriname's new president targets fiscal discipline, social progress
Guyana· 2025-07-17
Chan Santokhi is the current president of Suriname and was in the race for legislative seats.
Suriname parliament elects Simons as first female presidentGuyana· 2025-07-07
Chan Santokhi congratulated Simons on her election and took responsibility for his shortcomings.
Suriname parliament elects first female president
United States· 2025-07-06Chan Santokhi congratulated Simons on her election and acknowledged his failures.
Surinam bude mať prvýkrát vo svojich dejinách vo funkcii hlavy štátu ženu
Slovakia· 2025-07-06Chan Santokhi's presidential term is set to end on July 16, paving the way for Jennifer Geerlings-Simons' inauguration.
Suriname : Jennifer Geerlings-Simons élue présidente
France· 2025-07-06Chan Santokhi is the current President of Suriname and was in the race for legislative seats.
Suriname parliament elects Simons as first female presidentGuyana· 2025-07-06Santokhi is the president and chairman of the VHP who was absent from the meeting.
Verkiezingen van 25 mei 2025 officieel bindend verklaard – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-21
Chan Santokhi is the current president of Suriname who has not admitted defeat in the recent elections.
Législatives au Suriname : majorité relative pour l’opposante Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, pressentie comme présidenteFrance· 2025-06-11President Chan Santokhi stated that there is no winner in the recent election.
Suriname - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-06-01
Chan Santokhi, the current president and list leader of the VHP, has once again secured the highest number of votes.
Een fragiele aanstaande coalitie en een gemiste kans voor het volk – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-30
Chan Santokhi, the current President and former police commissioner, won more votes than any other lawmaker.
Suriname's ruling party, opposition nearly tied in parliamentary electionGuyana· 2025-05-26
Chan Santokhi is the current President of Suriname and a nominee from the ruling Progressive Reform Party.
Voters in Suriname to choose government to helm predicted oil boomGuyana· 2025-05-25
President Chan Santokhi called on the nation to remain calm, respectful, and dignified during the elections.
‘Stem met trots, zonder haat of nijd’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-25President Chan Santokhi emphasized his commitment to completing the work he started as head of state in 2020.
“Het werk is nog niet af” – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-24Chan Santokhi is the sitting president of Suriname and is challenged by Krishna Mathoera for the presidency.
Beslissend moment voor vrouwelijk leiderschap in Caricom – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-19
President Chan Santokhi criticized the influence of citizens on the electoral system.
Lidmaatschapstermijn als antwoord op malversaties met kandidatenlijsten – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-10
Chan Santokhi is the president of Suriname who met with Marco Rubio during his visit.
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Jamaica· 2025-04-06
Chan Santokhi is the President of Suriname who participated in a joint news conference with Marco Rubio.
Marco Rubio says U.S. may have revoked more than 300 visas
Canada· 2025-03-28
Chan Santokhi is the president of Suriname and expressed concerns about the lack of financial inclusion during a government meeting.
Bullion-initiatief moet financiële inclusie helpen stimuleren – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-02-17
President Chan Santokhi emphasized the importance of Surinamers becoming co-owners of the country's natural resources.
Surinamers mede-eigenaar maken van natuurlijke hulpbronnen – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-02-17