Parmanand Sewdien
Parmanand Sewdien is a Surinamese politician serving as the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries. He recently made headlines for announcing a government support package of two million US dollars aimed at assisting rice farmers facing economic difficulties due to low prices. During a press conference, he emphasized the need for farmers to embrace entrepreneurial thinking and reduce dependency on government subsidies, despite protests from some farmers regarding the pricing of rice. His statements reflect ongoing tensions within the agricultural sector in Suriname as he advocates for reforms and better market conditions.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Suriname | 4 | 4.00 | 1.47% | +30% | 586,634 | 11,215 | $4,600 | 88$ |
| Totals | 4 | 586,634 | 11,215 | $4,600 | 88$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Suriname:
Minister Parmanand Sewdien is mentioned in the context of government accountability and transparency issues.
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Suriname:
Minister Sewdien is accused alongside President Santokhi and Minister Nurmohamed of corruption.
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Suriname:
Minister Parmanand Sewdien is accused of neglecting his agricultural background and failing to provide adequate support for rice farmers.
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Suriname:
Minister Parmanand Sewdien of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries announced the government's support for rice farmers.
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Suriname:
Parmanand Sewdien, the current minister of LVV, stated that the construction of a rice mill would be financed from the budget.
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Suriname:
Parmanand Sewdien is the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries who addressed the farmers' concerns during a press conference.
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