Steven Mac Andrew
Steven Mac Andrew is the Minister of Labour, Employment, and Youth Affairs in Suriname. He has been instrumental in addressing social issues, including the establishment of the national poverty line, which is set at SRD 7,337 for a single adult as of December 31, 2024. His recent announcements reflect a commitment to improving the living conditions of citizens and supporting social programs aimed at alleviating poverty.
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Steven Mac-Andrew, the former Minister of Labor, stated he had no information about work permit applications by Saya.
Hardwerkende Haïtianen houden zich gedeisd in Suriname ‘Mi feni switi dyaso dan mi tan’ – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-11-01
Steven Mac Andrew is the departing minister from whom the labor policy area was officially transferred.
Ministerie Arbeid, Werkgelegenheid en Jeugdzaken formeel opgeheven – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-18
Mac Andrew was praised for his open and connecting leadership style, making employees feel seen and motivated.
Defensie, Arbeid en EZ nemen afscheid van Mathoera, Mac Andrew en Kuldipsingh – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-15
Minister Steven Mac Andrew was praised for his punctuality, dedication, expertise, humanity, and the calm he brings.
Personeel SAO zwaait AWJ-minister Mac Andrew uit – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-13
Steven Mac Andrew emphasized the necessity of documenting the implications of new legislation on Labor Law.
Piroe steekt publicatie arbeidswetgeving in nieuw jasje – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-12
Minister Steven Mac Andrew praised the participants for their motivation and commitment.
21 ronden vaktraining Textiele werkvormen af – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-05
Minister Steven Mac Andrew stated that the agreement is a recognition of the hard work of healthcare personnel.
Aangepaste loonreeksen voor vijf bonden zorgsector – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-25
Minister Steven Mac Andrew has held discussions regarding the OIC Labour Centre.
Suriname treedt officieel toe tot OIC Labour Centre – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-24
Minister Steven Mac Andrew indicated that the agreement is the result of long negotiations that began last year.
AWJ en veiligheidsbonden bezegelen akkoord belastingverruiming en secundaire voorzieningen – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-24
Minister Steven Mac Andrew performed the symbolic opening of the new space for nursing assistant training.
SAO plaatst gezondheidsdag in teken 45-jarig jubileum en training verpleegassistent – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-20
Steven Mac Andrew reflects positively on his term as Minister of Labor, Employment, and Youth Affairs in Suriname.
‘Ministerschap goed bevallen, maar ik heb andere ambities’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-16
Minister Steven Mac Andrew praised the efforts of the women during the certificate presentation.
Vrouwen Rahemalweg ronden textieltraining succesvol af – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-07
AWJ-minister Steven Mac Andrew emphasized the increasing importance of the foreign work permit law due to developments in the oil and gas sector.
Deskundigen trainen arbeidsinspecteurs in handhaving wet Werkvergunning vreemdelingen – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-30
Minister Steven Mac Andrew emphasizes that Suriname and the Labour Center of the OIC have a nearly identical labor agenda.
Suriname treedt toe tot Arbeidscentrum OIC – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-21
Minister Steven Mac Andrew expressed appreciation for the efforts of the participants who successfully completed the training.
Vaklassers gecertificeerd dankzij SAO en Staatsolie Foundation – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-15
Minister Steven Mac Andrew has installed the national commission for the elimination of child labor to develop interdepartmental policy to combat child labor in Suriname.
AWJ wapent zich tegen kinderarbeid en seksueel molest – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-07
Minister Steven Mac Andrew stated that Boedhoe and her team have performed excellently in the interest of both employers and employees.
Nationale Loonraad zit nu aan tot 2030 door wetswijziging – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-05-01
Steven Mac Andrew decided to supplement the FVO board.
Wonnie Boedhoe nieuwe voorzitter Fonds Voorzieningen Ouderschapsverlof – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-27
Steven Mac Andrew attended the ceremony honoring Kimpoel and Bergraaf.
Henk Kimpoel en Mariano Bergraaf gehuldigd als doorzetters – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-25
Steven Mac Andrew leads the ministerial cluster team involved in discussions with the unions.
Regering geeft ambtenaren en gelijkgestelden in april en mei SRD 1500 – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-12
Minister Steven Mac Andrew emphasized the importance of perseverance and resilience in entrepreneurship.
Businessplan voor micro-ondernemers met beperking – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-03
Minister Steven Mac Andrew received a proposal from the Nationale Loonraad regarding the new minimum wage.
Nieuw minimum uurloon officieel van kracht – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-03-28Minister Steven Mac Andrew expressed his pleasure that companies are investing in their employees by allowing them to learn additional skills.
Medewerkers Telesur en Diakonessenhuis doorlopen SAO-training reparatie printplaat – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-03-04
Steven Mac Andrew emphasized the importance of creating opportunities for young people in Suriname during his opening speech.
‘Kansen creëren en zorgen dat jongeren hier een toekomst zien’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-02-26
Minister Steven Mac Andrew emphasized the importance of young talent in the development of Suriname during the national debate.
Jongeren en werkgevers in dialoog over toekomst arbeidsmarkt – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-02-23Minister Steven Mac Andrew van Arbeid, Werkgelegenheid en Jeugdzaken heeft daarbij laten weten dat de armoedegrens een dalende trend vertoont.
‘Armoedegrens toont dalende trend’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-02-17