Diana Pokie

Diana Pokie

Suriname SurinamepoliticianFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Diana Pokie is a prominent political figure in Suriname, known for her advocacy on educational reform and family policy. During a recent discussion event, she highlighted the challenges facing the education sector, particularly the demotivation of teachers due to inadequate salaries. Pokie emphasized the importance of investing in family policies, calling for a clearer direction and action from the government to support family welfare.

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Diana Pokie participated in the discussions regarding the State Budget 2026 in the National Assembly.

ministers reageren op zorgen parlement – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2026-06-24
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Minister Diana Pokie of Social Affairs and Housing mentioned that little usable data was found upon her appointment.

Binnenkort herstart woningbouwprogramma met leningen vanaf 3 procent – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2026-03-07
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Jennifer Simons
Jennifer Simons

Diana Pokie, the ad-interim minister of Education, Science and Culture, spoke to the youth during the event.

Scholieren vormen grote mensenvlag op Onafhankelijkheidsplein – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-11-17
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Minister Diana Pokie took part in the Diváli ceremony by offering ghí in the flame.

‘Waar liefde en saamhorigheid heersen, verdwijnt het kwade’ – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-10-20
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Diana Pokie is the minister of Social Affairs and Housing in Suriname who discussed the administrative issues at her ministry.

‘Ik heb een heel slordige administratie overgenomen’ – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-10-19
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Minister Diana Pokie visited the National Foundation for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Suriname to gain insights into the lives of visually impaired individuals.

‘Als we het leven niet vergemakkelijken voor mensen met beperking hebben ze een probleem’ – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-10-17
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Minister Diana Pokie explained that the Moni Karta functions as a bank card on which various social benefits are deposited.

digitale stap in sociale ondersteuning – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-10-02
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Minister Diana Pokie emphasized the importance of the 115th anniversary of Kinderhuis Saron.

‘Zonder Gods voorzienigheid zouden we nooit zo lang bestaan’ – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-09-29
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Minister Diana Pokie expressed her satisfaction with the presented projects and the collaboration with the IDB.

IDB zal wijkkantoren Sociale Zaken versterken – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-09-21
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Diana Pokie is the Minister of Social Affairs and Housing expected to attend the commemoration in Drepada.

‘De effecten van olie en gas op de marronsamenleving’ – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-09-14
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Minister Diana Pokie has made agreements to investigate the situation regarding social benefits irregularities.

Het stelen moet wel stoppen – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-09-09
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Minister Diana Pokie speaks out strongly about the issues in the social assistance system, referring to it as a 'criminal gang'.

De prijs van een lek systeem – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-08-27
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Minister Diana Pokie is involved in a police report regarding suspected embezzlement during social benefit payments.

Miljoenen zoek na uitbetaling sociale uitkeringen – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-08-27
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Ivan Cairo

Diana Pokie is the Minister of Social Affairs and Housing who initiated crisis teams to address issues at Huize Ashiana and the Esther Foundation.

Crisisteams ingesteld bij Huize Ashiana en Esther Stichting – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-08-22
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Minister Diana Pokie of Social Affairs and Housing responds to criticism regarding the alleged cessation of social benefits.

Geen plannen om sociale uitkeringen stop te zetten – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-08-22
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Minister Diana Pokie explained that the care for people with disabilities is taken seriously and that collaboration between government and private sector is essential.

meer mobiliteit voor kinderen met een beperking – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-08-20
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Louis Vismale

Minister Diana Pokie is mentioned as someone who can count on the support of Wan Okasi in finding solutions.

‘Moeilijke economische situatie geen excuus mensen met beperking te blijven negeren’ – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-07-27
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Diana Pokie (NPS) werd op 16 juli beëdigd als minister in het kabinet-Geerlings-Simons/Rusland.

DNA vraagt CHS om invullen opengevallen plekken – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-07-23
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Diana Pokie spoke about addressing the current educational backlog and reforming the tax system.

Sprekers NPS discussieavond beloven betere tijden bij verkiezingswinst – de Ware Tijd
De Ware Tijd·SurinameSuriname· 2025-04-07
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