Chandrikapersad Santokhi
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.
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The former president Chandrikapersad Santokhi presided over the council of ministers where decisions were made regarding illegal payments.
Verontrustende verklaringen ex-ministers leggen corrupt bestuur bloot – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2026-05-29
Chandrikapersad Santokhi highlighted the deepening relationship between Suriname and China over the past 50 years.
习近平同苏里南总统西蒙斯就中苏建交50周年互致贺电 _光明网
China· 2026-05-28
Chandrikapersad Santokhi expressed the deepening friendship and strategic cooperation between Suriname and China over the past 50 years.
习近平同苏里南总统西蒙斯就中苏建交50周年互致贺电--时政--人民网China· 2026-05-28Chandrikapersad Santokhi was present at the official opening of GuySure and expressed his satisfaction with how Grassalco handled the matter.
Oprichting Grassalco’s GuySure begon in december 2020 – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-03-06
Ex-president Santokhi expects the investigation into his son's arrest to be independent and thorough.
Zoon ex-president Santokhi aangehouden bij aankomst op Zanderij – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-03-03
Chandrikapersad Santokhi was the Minister of Justice and Police during the previous Clean Sweep operation.
BESCHOUWING — De geschiedenis herhaalt zich met operatie Clean Sweep – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-02-26
Chandrikapersad Santokhi promised that the facilities in Albina would be ready in 2024 during his speech in October 2023.
Nieuwe poging Frankrijk om veerverbinding met Suriname vlot te trekken – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-02-20The decision regarding the salary arrangements was signed by then-president Chandrikapersad Santokhi.
Minister Bee distantieert zich van salarisbesluit rechterlijke macht – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-02-14
Chandrikapersad Santokhi is mentioned for his political maneuvers before the 2020 elections.
BESCHOUWING — Leerkrachten moeten op de barricaden gaan – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-02-14
Chandrikapersad Santokhi, the former president, denied ever giving orders to the attorney general during his presidency.
Santokhi ontkent ‘opdrachten’ aan pg – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-02-06
Chandrikapersad Santokhi is the current president of Suriname, having taken office in 2020 and dealing with the country's debt to China.
BESCHOUWING — Chinees schuldmysterie blijft goed bewaard geheim – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-02-06
Chandrikapersad Santokhi is portrayed as a president who indulged in luxury while the average Surinamese struggled.
BESCHOUWING — VHP wacht nog altijd gelaten af – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-01-30
President Santokhi officially granted the status of the bond via a presidential resolution.
‘Rechtspersoonlijkheid staat onomstotelijk vast’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-01-29Chandrikapersad Santokhi is a former president of Suriname whose communication approach was criticized.
Communicatie ook voor deze regering dé achilleshiel – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-01-20
Chandrikapersad Santokhi was the former president who appointed Vrede to a three-member interim management team.
SLM stelt eigen oud-bedrijfsjurist aan als consultant – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-01-15
Chandrikapersad Santokhi is the president who appointed Gonesh as acting director of SLM.
BESCHOUWING — Wat nu met de SLM nadefinitieve exit Gonesh? – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-01-12
Chandrikapersad Santokhi is referenced as the president who dismissed Xaviera Jessurun from her position at SLM.
BESCHOUWING — OAS-baas Ramdin overspeelt vanwege Jessurun zijn hand – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-22
President Simons emphasized the importance of simplicity, hope, and faith during her Christmas speech.
Seniore burgers hebben aangename kerstviering presidentieel paleis – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-20
President Chandrikapersad Santokhi is mentioned in relation to the legal status of Xaviera Jessurun.
‘Dit is een gepolitiseerd proces’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-18Chandrikapersad Santokhi was the president during the last year of the previous administration when the school feeding project was continued out of necessity.
Breadelicious distantieert zich van negatieve geluiden schoolvoedingsproject – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-17Chandrikapersad Santokhi was the former president who appointed Steven Gonesh.
BESCHOUWING – Het oude SLM-feestje gaat gewoon verder – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-09
The school feeding program was launched by the government of Chandrikapersad Santokhi in 2023.
Regering steekt SRD 270 miljoen in vernieuwd schoolvoedingsprogramma – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-08
Chandrikapersad Santokhi is a former president of Suriname linked to the investigation of SLM.
Beschouwing – SLM-gebed-zonder-einde krijgt vervolg – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-02
Chandrikapersad Santokhi invited the king for a visit to Suriname after becoming president.
Suriname loopt niet warm voor het koningspaar – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-30
The government led by President Santokhi has decided to provide a one-time payment to various groups in society.
Regering betaalt eenmalig SRD 1000 uit – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-22
Winston Ramautarsing compares the current government to the previous one led by Santokhi.
‘Continuering van verkeerd beleid’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-14
Chandrikapersad Santokhi has consistently advocated for Suriname's oil interests at climate conferences.
BESCHOUWING — Olie ligt milieu in de weg – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-13
Chandrikapersad Santokhi was the president of Suriname during the time Robert Vishnudatt was involved in political disputes.
Tien maanden cel geëist tegen Robert Vishnudatt – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-12
Chandrikapersad Santokhi was the president who requested aid from India to combat hunger in Suriname.
Levendige handel in gratis Indiase pakketgoederen – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-10-31
Chandrikapersad Santokhi is portrayed as struggling to regain the trust of voters after his party's electoral defeat.
BESCHOUWING — VHP moet zichzelf opnieuw uitvinden – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-10-30
