Chandrikapersad Santokhi

Chandrikapersad Santokhi

politician Suriname

Chandrikapersad Santokhi is the current President of Suriname, having taken office in July 2020. A member of the Progressive Reform Party (VHP), he previously served as Minister of Justice and Police from 2005 to 2010. His presidency has been marked by challenges related to governance, economic recovery, and public dissatisfaction, as he grapples with the legacy of previous administrations and internal party conflicts.

Born on Feb 28, 1969 (56 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
30 wks
Reach
112,981
Power
886$
Sentiment
4.46
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Suriname 13 4.46 4.81% +300% 586,634 112,981 $4,600 886$
Totals 13 586,634 112,981 $4,600 886$
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Recent Mentions

Suriname Suriname: Chandrikapersad Santokhi is criticized for failing to prepare Suriname for the impending oil boom. 2

Gregory Rusland Jennifer Geerlings Simons Desi Bouterse Patrick Brunings Armand Snijders
De Ware Tijd: BESCHOUWING — Olie zal Suriname moeten redden – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Chandrikapersad Santokhi was the former president who was contacted regarding the land issue. 5

Runaldo Gallant Cornelly Pinas Jennifer Simons Marlene Joden Dinotha Vorswijk
De Ware Tijd: Terrein waarop EBG school en kerk in Para staan, uitgegeven aan derden – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Chandrikapersad Santokhi, the former president, had also welcomed Chinese investments. 6

Donald Trump Jin Li Adelien Wijnerman Melvin Bouva Jennifer Geerlings Simons Desi Bouterse Xi Jinping
De Ware Tijd: BESCHOUWING — China pakt Suriname opnieuw in – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Chandrikapersad Santokhi is the president of Suriname who faced criticism for his government's performance. 4

Melvin Bouva Jenny Geerlings Simons Rajendre Khargi Albert Ramdin
De Ware Tijd: Bouva versus de verongelijkte diaspora – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Ex-president Santokhi has attempted to modify the 'Besluit Taakomschrijving' through presidential decree. 5

Chandrikapersad Simons
De Ware Tijd: Geen wettelijke grondslag voor uitvoerende macht ministers nieuwe ministeries – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: In 2023, economists Glenn Gersie and Jim Bousaid presented a report to the government of President Chandrikapersad Santokhi. 4

Jenny Geerlings Simons Armand Snijders Glenn Gersie Jim Bousaid Romeo Stienstra Tomas Chlumecky
De Ware Tijd: BESCHOUWING — Een sprankje (valse) hoop voor de SLM (3) – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Chandrikapersad Santokhi's previous administration also attempted to save the SLM but ultimately failed. 3

Jennifer Geerlings Simons Paul De Haan Steven Gonesh Tomas Chlumecky
De Ware Tijd: BESCHOUWING — Een sprankje (valse) hoop voor de SLM (2) – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: When President Chandrikapersad Santokhi took power in July 2020, the SLM had over a hundred million US dollars in debt. 4

Jennifer Geerlings Simons Steven Gonesh Anthony Nesty Desi Bouterse Robbi Lachmising Gerard Lau Paul De Haan Xaviera Jessurun Prenobe Bissessur
De Ware Tijd: BESCHOUWING — Een sprankje (valse) hoop voor de SLM (1) – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Chandrikapersad Santokhi invited the king on behalf of his government in early 2021. 6

Willem Alexander Melvin Bouva Jennifer Geerlings Simons Desi Bouterse Ronnie Brunswijk Stef Blok Juliana Beatrix Claus
De Ware Tijd: Nederlandse koning komt misschien naar Suriname – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Chandrikapersad Santokhi is the former president whose influence is cited as a factor in Gonesh's inadequate performance. 4

Steven Gonesh Ganesh Laighsingh Jennifer Geerlings Simons Paul De Haan Xaviera Jessurun Prenobe Bissessur Santosh Baidjoe
De Ware Tijd: Schorsing SLM-directeur Gonesh tijdelijk opgeschort – de Ware Tijd