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National Assembly Of Suriname
The National Assembly (''De Nationale Assemblée'', ''The Assembly'', commonly abbreviated "DNA") is the Parliament, representing the legislative branch of government in Suriname. It is a unicameral legislature. The assembly has been situated in the former park house at the Independence Square in Paramaribo, after a fire destroyed the old building of representation on 1 August 1996. A reconstruction of the old building was completed in 2022. The 51 members of parliament are elected every five years by open list proportional representation on the basis of the country's component districts. The most recent elections were held on 25 May 2020. The current Chairman of the Assembly, Marinus Bee, was appointed on 14 July 2020. Dew Sharman was appointed as Vice Chairman on 29 June 2020. History The first representation was formed by the Colonial States, from 1866. The name was changed to Estates of Suriname in 1936. When Suriname became an independent republic on 25 November 1975 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paramaribo
Paramaribo (; ; nicknamed Par'bo) is the capital and largest city of Suriname, located on the banks of the Suriname River in the Paramaribo District. Paramaribo has a population of roughly 241,000 people (2012 census), almost half of Suriname's population. The historic inner city of Paramaribo has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002. Name The city is named for the Paramaribo tribe living at the mouth of the Suriname River; the name is from Tupi–Guarani ''para'' "large river" + ''maribo'' "inhabitants". History The name Paramaribo is probably a corruption of the name of an Indian village, spelled Parmurbo in the earliest Dutch sources. This was the location of the first Dutch settlement, a trading post established by Nicolaes Baliestel and Dirck Claeszoon van Sanen in 1613. English and French traders also tried to establish settlements in Suriname, including a French post established in 1644 near present-day Paramaribo. All earlier settlements were abandoned s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramdien Sardjoe
Ramdien Sardjoe (born 10 October 1935) is a Surinamese politician and served as Vice President of Suriname from 2005 to 2010. He is a member of the Progressive Reform Party (VHP). He was born in the District of Suriname. Before vice presidency, Sardjoe was the Chairman of the National Assembly from 2001 to 2005. In 2011, Sardjoe retired from politics, and Chan Santokhi Chandrikapersad "Chan" Santokhi ( Sarnami: चान संतोखी; ; born 3 February 1959) is a Surinamese politician and former police officer who is the 9th president of Suriname, since 2020. After winning the 2020 elections, Santokhi ... was elected new Chairman of the VHP. Award References External links Official website(in Dutch) He was succeeded as vice president by Robert Ameerali and was vice president under half of Robert Venetiaan's rule. 1935 births Vice presidents of Suriname Speakers of the National Assembly (Suriname) Living people Surinamese Hindus Surinam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basic Party For Renewal And Democracy
The Basic Party for Renewal and Democracy ( nl, Basispartij voor Vernieuwing en Democratie) was a political party in Suriname. 2005 elections At the legislative elections (25 May 2005), the party was part of the People's Alliance for Progress that won 14.5% of the popular vote and five out of 51 seats in the National Assembly. The BVD itself won one seat. 2010 elections The BVD formed a coalition with the Political Wing of the FAL for the 2010 elections (25 May 2010). This coalition received 5.07% of the popular vote, but did not enter the National Assembly. Dissolution Party members who opposed the merger decided to continue as "The New Lion" ('' De Nieuwe Leeuw'') party, in reference to the logo of the BVD. Electoral results Timeline of party chairmen * Atta Mungra, 1996-1998 * Tjan Gobardhan, 1998-2007 * Dilip Sardjoe Dilip may refer to: People * Dilīpa, king in Hindu mythology * Dilip Chhabria, Indian automobile designer * Dilip Chitre (1938–2009), Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marijke Djwalapersad
Marijke Indradebie Djwalapersad (28 December 1951) is a Surinamese politician who served as Chairperson of the National Assembly of Suriname from 1996 until 2000. She was the first women to serve as chairperson. In 1999, Djwalapersad founded the political party Naya Kadam, but was not re-elected. Biography Djwalapersad was born in the Saramacca Polder on 28 December 1951. She was active as a translator in Hindi, English, Sarnami, Sranan Tongo and Dutch. In 1991, she joined the Progressive Reform Party (VHP), but failed to be elected. Djwalapersad was first elected to the National Assembly in 1996. After the elections, there was a disagreement within the VHP whether they should become part of the government. Five elected members including Djwalapersad split from the VHP, and formed the Basic Party for Renewal and Democracy (BVD) which would enter into a coalition government with the NDP. On 10 October 1996, Djwalapersad was elected Chairperson of the National Assembly of Surin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
