Dirk Currie
Surinameproject leaderMale6.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Dirk Currie is the project leader of the Small Business Academy in Suriname, overseeing the initiative designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises in their growth and sustainability.
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Minister Dirk Currie highlighted the need for universities to develop scientifically based solutions for societal issues.
AdeKUS stelt wetenschap en cultureel erfgoed centraal tijdens Heritage Fest – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-08-09
Minister Dirk Currie emphasized education as the foundation for heritage preservation.
Eerste Heritage Month zet gezamenlijke geschiedenis centraal – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-08-02
Dirk Currie, the Minister of Education, Science and Culture, discussed the government's approach to the potential danger listing.
Jamaica erkent uitdagingen behoud Surinaams erfgoed – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-08-01
Minister Dirk Currie is involved in discussions to address bullying in schools.
Misiekaba pleit voor nationale aanpak inzake suïcide; 22 gevallen in juni – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-07-24
Minister Dirk Currie acknowledged that the construction projects were putting the World Heritage status under pressure.
BREAKING – Historische binnenstad Paramaribo op UNESCO-gevarenlijst – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-07-23
Dirk Currie is described as totally unsuitable for restoring the devalued education system.
BESCHOUWING — Het wankele pad dat de NPS bewandelt – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-07-18
Minister Dirk Currie stated that a reassessment of some exam subjects was necessary.
Havo- en vwo-eindexamenresultaten uitgesteld naar dinsdag 7 juli – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-07-06Education Minister Dirk Currie spoke of a collective responsibility to address the backlog in the education sector.
Regering trekt SRD 560 miljoen uit voor renovatie van vervallen scholen – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-07-01
Dirk Currie is the Minister of Education, Science and Culture in Suriname, advocating for youth preparation for the offshore oil production starting in 2028.
‘De voorbereiding op 2028 begint in het onderwijs’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-06-27
OWC Minister Dirk Currie stated that the many administrative steps within the government regularly cause delays.
Regering belooft spoedige uitbetaling examinatoren en gecommitteerden – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-06-24
Minister Dirk Currie of Education, Science and Culture was asked for a response by the Ware Tijd but had not replied by the time of publication.
‘Ego’s belangrijker dan het landsbelang’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-06-22
Dirk Currie was recalled from Europe due to the impending crisis in the education sector.
Scholen open na akkoord over betere voorwaarden – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-06-02Dirk Currie is the Minister of Education, Science and Culture.
Afro Ubuntu Beurs toont kracht, verhalen en diversiteit van Afro-Surinaams ondernemerschap – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-05-31
Dirk Currie, the current OWC minister, has been criticized for his handling of educational issues.
BESCHOUWING — Leerkrachten moeten op de barricaden gaan – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-02-14
The teachers' union demands the immediate dismissal of Education Minister Dirk Currie due to ongoing issues with salary payments.
Stakende leerkrachten overhandigen petitie aan president – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-01-23Minister Dirk Currie attended the 'Evening of Magicians' to celebrate IDB projects.
IDB viert projecten tijdens ‘Evening of Magicians’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-01-21
Minister Dirk Currie expressed appreciation for the outgoing board during the installation of the new board.
Nieuw bestuur geïnstalleerd bij Anton de Kom Universiteit – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-01-19
Dirk Currie unveiled the restored monument as a tribute to the 35 Americans who died in the plane crash.
Amerikaanse ambassade herdenkt vliegtuigcrash van 1943 – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-01-18
President Simons indicated that this issue has already been discussed with Minister Dirk Currie of Education, Science and Culture.
reparatie onderwijs wordt in 2026 voortgezet – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-21Minister Currie joined in and reminded that the development of the country is a shared responsibility.
Piarelallschool ontvangt meubilair en presidentieel bezoek – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-12
Minister Dirk Currie replaced nearly the entire top management of the Ministry of Education.
DNA-lid Jarbandhan vraagt opheldering over massale ontheffingen bij ministerie van Onderwijs – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-10
Dirk Currie is the Minister of Education, Science and Culture who temporarily suspended the discussions at the request of the VWPU.
alle onderwijsactiviteiten stilgelegd – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-09Dirk Currie is the Minister of Education, Science and Culture.
166 NATIN-studenten behalen certificaat in Shell MetaSkill Program 2.0 – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-05
Minister Dirk Currie was present during the royal visit.
Boottocht tijdens staatsbezoek richt vizier op natuurbehoud – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-04
Minister Dirk Currie emphasized the importance of vocational education during the royal visit.
Studenten tonen innovatiekracht tijdens hoog bezoek – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-03
Minister Dirk Currie was present at the event alongside other officials.
Koningspaar bezoekt buurtcentrum Stibula in Latour – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-03
Dirk Currie is one of the ministers who signed the intent declarations on behalf of Suriname.
Drie intentieverklaringen getekend tussen Suriname en Nederland – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-01
Minister Dirk Currie emphasized that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is a strategic investment in Suriname's future.
‘Beroepsonderwijs als motor voor economische diversificatie’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-28Minister Dirk Currie of Education, Science and Culture spoke about the importance of chess in teaching life skills.
Rotary schenkt schaaktafel aan de AMS – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-25
Minister Dirk Currie emphasized that the Waterkant should be a symbol of unity and connection.
Paramaribo moet binnen tien jaar parel van het Caribisch gebied worden – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-23
