Ludwig Mendelzoon
Ludwig Mendelzoon is the district commissioner of Brokopondo, Suriname, where he oversees local governance and development issues. Recently, he has been in the news regarding the presence of skalians, or floating gold pontoons, in the Brokopondo area, which have been a topic of concern due to their environmental impact and the associated illegal gold mining activities. Despite local rumors suggesting that he benefits financially from the skalian operations, Mendelzoon maintains that he has no direct dealings with the skalian owners and emphasizes the need for regulatory oversight by the National Environmental Authority.
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Recent news mentions
Ludwig Mendelzoon was the predecessor from whom Gregory van der Kamp received the administration of the district.
Van der Kamp neemt Brokopondo over – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-09-04
District Commissioner Ludwig Mendelzoon was present at the ceremony.
Zijin Rosebel Gold Mines presenteert eerste elektrische mijntrucks – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-08-24
Ludwig Mendelzoon is the district commissioner of Brokopondo who commented on the mining operations.
Concessionaris Kwangu-gebied niet gekend bij onderzoek – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-16
Ludwig Mendelzoon is the district commissioner informed by the villagers about the situation regarding day visitors.
Dorpelingen Bataliba moe van wangedrag dagjesmensen – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-11
Ludwig Mendelzoon is the district commissioner of Brokopondo who confirmed that gold mining activities have been ongoing for about fifteen years.
Milieu Autoriteit adviseerde stopzetten activiteiten in Kwangu – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-09
Ludwig Mendelzoon is the district commissioner of Brokopondo, aware of the situation.
Dorpsgemeenschappen Bataliba-regio dreigen geïsoleerd te raken door slechte weg – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-26
Ludwig Mendelzoon is the district commissioner of Brokopondo who referred questions about skalian owners to Asabina.
‘Geen alternatief voor inkomsten uit kleinschalige goudsector’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-19
District commissioner Ludwig Mendelzoon mentioned that the presence of skalians is business as usual.
‘Brokopondo lijkt soms een wingewest’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-11