Jules Wijdenbosch
Jules Wijdenbosch is a Surinamese politician who served as president from 1996 to 2000. His administration is often associated with significant infrastructure projects, but it also faced criticism for economic mismanagement and corruption, reflecting the turbulent political landscape shaped by Bouterse's influence.
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Jules Wijdenbosch was the leader during the NDP government when there were considerations to remove Bouterse.
Hoe veilig is Suriname nog? – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2026-01-11
Jules Wijdenbosch was the president who assigned Henk Plein a house in Bennie's Park.
Mensen met een beperking in Suriname anno 2025 – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-04
Jules Wijdenbosch was the president during a significant economic crisis in 1999.
Suriname van onafhankelijk land naar natie – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-28
Jules Wijdenbosch was the president of Suriname during Djwalapersad's tenure as chairperson of the National Assembly.
Oud-parlementsvoorzitter Marijke Indra Djwalapersad (73) overleden – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-09-12
Jules Wijdenbosch was the late politician who encouraged Geerlings-Simons to enter active politics.
‘Ik moet nu in de praktijk gaan werken’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-16
Jules Wijdenbosch was an old president whose passing led to national mourning in Suriname.
Lancering ‘Royalty’s voor iedereen’ verschoven naar 14 mei – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-09
In 1998, Aron was appointed as chairman of the Court of Audit by President Jules Wijdenbosch.
Oud-voorzitter van het parlement en Rekenkamer Ulrich ‘Riek’ Aron overleden – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-20
Jules Wijdenbosch was the president under whom Errol Snijders served as minister of Labor.
Oud-minister en vakbondsleider Errol Snijders (76) overleden – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-15
Jules Wijdenbosch led the first NDP government focusing on infrastructure projects.
BESCHOUWING — De mythe van Bouterse; hoe de NDP de waarheid blijft verhullen – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-02-17
