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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Parmanand Sewdien, a former minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, criticized the transport company Sosar for withholding donated boats intended for farmers and fishermen.
Transportbedrijf Sosar weigerde geschonken boten af te geven – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-09-09
Parmanand Sewdien was the minister when the boats were donated by China to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.
Geschonken boten aangetroffen in loods Wanica – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-09-08Parmanand Sewdien will temporarily take over the duties of the Ministry of Public Works during Nurmohammed's absence.
Minister Nurmohammed neemt deel aan internationaal forum in China – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-09
Minister Parmanand Sewdien attended the opening of the City of Waterloo housing project.
President opent woonproject en plein, start asfaltering Nickerie – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-19
Parmanand Sewdien is the minister of LVV who praised the Makandra program as a leading example of successful international cooperation.
Afgerond Makandra-project moet exportpositie Suriname versterken – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-11
Minister Parmanand Sewdien is mentioned in the context of government accountability and transparency issues.
Oproep tot aftreden en vervolging Santokhi en ministers LVV/OW – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-17Minister Sewdien is accused alongside President Santokhi and Minister Nurmohamed of corruption.
Optsu-DNA-kandidaat Nanhkoesingh wil strafrechtelijke vervolging president Santokhi en ministers Nurmohamed en Sewdien – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-10
Minister Parmanand Sewdien is accused of neglecting his agricultural background and failing to provide adequate support for rice farmers.
OptSu beschuldigt regering van misleiding rijstboeren – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-06
Minister Parmanand Sewdien of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries announced the government's support for rice farmers.
Regering stopt SRD 70 miljoen in voorjaarsoogst padieboeren – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-04
Parmanand Sewdien, the current minister of LVV, stated that the construction of a rice mill would be financed from the budget.
Problemen rijstboeren hadden voorkomen kunnen worden – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-03-29
Parmanand Sewdien is the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries who addressed the farmers' concerns during a press conference.
Regering ondersteunt padieboeren met twee miljoen US dollar – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-03-28