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Suriname Elects First Female President: Former Physician Jennifer Geerlings-Simons Takes Office
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, a 71-year-old former physician and chair of Suriname's National Democratic Party, was unanimously elected as the country's first female president on [Date], following an agreement among six parties holding a two-thirds majority in parliament.
Suriname Elects First Female President: Former Physician Jennifer Geerlings-Simons Takes Office
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, a 71-year-old former physician and chair of Suriname's National Democratic Party, was unanimously elected as the country's first female president on [Date], following an agreement among six parties holding a two-thirds majority in parliament.
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44% Bias Score
Suriname's New President Faces Steep Challenges
Suriname's president-elect, Jennifer Simons, inherits a nation grappling with debt, poverty, and corruption; her plan involves prudent oil revenue management, anti-corruption measures, and a plea for patience from citizens.
Suriname's New President Faces Steep Challenges
Suriname's president-elect, Jennifer Simons, inherits a nation grappling with debt, poverty, and corruption; her plan involves prudent oil revenue management, anti-corruption measures, and a plea for patience from citizens.
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40% Bias Score
Suriname's New Coalition Government
In Paramaribo, six Surinamese parties signed a declaration to form a government led by NDP's Jennifer Simons, who could become Suriname's first female president, after the NDP won 18 seats and the VHP 17, leaving President Santokhi's party out of the coalition.
Suriname's New Coalition Government
In Paramaribo, six Surinamese parties signed a declaration to form a government led by NDP's Jennifer Simons, who could become Suriname's first female president, after the NDP won 18 seats and the VHP 17, leaving President Santokhi's party out of the coalition.
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56% Bias Score
Close Election in Suriname: NDP Edges Out VHP Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Suriname's general elections resulted in a narrow victory for the NDP, led by Jenny Simons, over the VHP, with 18 to 17 seats; the election results were delayed due to technical problems, and the new government faces challenges including high national debt and corruption, but also the promise of lar...
Close Election in Suriname: NDP Edges Out VHP Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Suriname's general elections resulted in a narrow victory for the NDP, led by Jenny Simons, over the VHP, with 18 to 17 seats; the election results were delayed due to technical problems, and the new government faces challenges including high national debt and corruption, but also the promise of lar...
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40% Bias Score
Suriname's 2024 Elections: Oil Wealth and Political Change
Suriname held parliamentary elections on May 25, 2024, with 400,000 voters selecting a new parliament following the death of former president Desi Bouterse. Key issues included poverty, healthcare, education, and the potential economic benefits from recent large offshore oil discoveries estimated at...
Suriname's 2024 Elections: Oil Wealth and Political Change
Suriname held parliamentary elections on May 25, 2024, with 400,000 voters selecting a new parliament following the death of former president Desi Bouterse. Key issues included poverty, healthcare, education, and the potential economic benefits from recent large offshore oil discoveries estimated at...
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48% Bias Score
Suriname Distributes Future Oil Revenue to Citizens via Unique "Royalties for All" Program
Suriname's government is distributing advance payments from future oil revenues to its citizens through a unique "Royalties for All" program, starting with the elderly and disabled, with broader distribution planned for 2028 when oil production begins from the GranMorgu offshore oil field.
Suriname Distributes Future Oil Revenue to Citizens via Unique "Royalties for All" Program
Suriname's government is distributing advance payments from future oil revenues to its citizens through a unique "Royalties for All" program, starting with the elderly and disabled, with broader distribution planned for 2028 when oil production begins from the GranMorgu offshore oil field.
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56% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Drug Dealer Who Tortured and Murdered Love Rival
John Belfield, 31, was sentenced to life imprisonment (34 years, 261 days) for the torture and murder of Thomas Campbell, 38, in Mossley, Tameside, after Campbell started a relationship with Belfield's former partner. Three other men participated, two already jailed, while one remains at large.
Life Sentence for Drug Dealer Who Tortured and Murdered Love Rival
John Belfield, 31, was sentenced to life imprisonment (34 years, 261 days) for the torture and murder of Thomas Campbell, 38, in Mossley, Tameside, after Campbell started a relationship with Belfield's former partner. Three other men participated, two already jailed, while one remains at large.
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52% Bias Score
NDP Wins Surinamese Elections, Geerlings-Simons Poised for Presidency
Suriname's May 25th elections resulted in Jennifer Geerlings-Simons' NDP party winning 18 seats, securing a relative majority and making her the likely next president; she formed a coalition to reach the necessary two-thirds majority, while current president Chan Santokhi has yet to concede.
NDP Wins Surinamese Elections, Geerlings-Simons Poised for Presidency
Suriname's May 25th elections resulted in Jennifer Geerlings-Simons' NDP party winning 18 seats, securing a relative majority and making her the likely next president; she formed a coalition to reach the necessary two-thirds majority, while current president Chan Santokhi has yet to concede.
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40% Bias Score
Suriname's Post-Election Coalition: NDP Leads, Uncertain Path to Presidency
In Suriname, six parties signed a letter of intent to form a coalition government, led by the NDP's Jennifer Simons, despite the official election results still being pending; the NDP won 18 seats, followed closely by the VHP with 17 seats.
Suriname's Post-Election Coalition: NDP Leads, Uncertain Path to Presidency
In Suriname, six parties signed a letter of intent to form a coalition government, led by the NDP's Jennifer Simons, despite the official election results still being pending; the NDP won 18 seats, followed closely by the VHP with 17 seats.
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56% Bias Score
Suriname's Oil Bonanza and Uncertain Election
Suriname's upcoming elections will determine the next government's management of newly discovered offshore oil reserves, projected to yield 220,000 barrels per day starting in 2028, significantly impacting the nation's economy and development trajectory.
Suriname's Oil Bonanza and Uncertain Election
Suriname's upcoming elections will determine the next government's management of newly discovered offshore oil reserves, projected to yield 220,000 barrels per day starting in 2028, significantly impacting the nation's economy and development trajectory.
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44% Bias Score
Suriname Votes Amidst Oil Boom and Political Transition
Suriname's parliamentary elections today mark the first without former president Desi Bouterse's influence, focusing on addressing poverty, healthcare issues, and the potential of newly discovered oil reserves estimated at 750 million barrels, projected to generate €14-26 billion for the country by ...
Suriname Votes Amidst Oil Boom and Political Transition
Suriname's parliamentary elections today mark the first without former president Desi Bouterse's influence, focusing on addressing poverty, healthcare issues, and the potential of newly discovered oil reserves estimated at 750 million barrels, projected to generate €14-26 billion for the country by ...
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44% Bias Score
Death of Former Surinamese President Jules Wijdenbosch
Former Surinamese President Jules Wijdenbosch died at 83; his presidency (1996-2000) was marked by large infrastructure projects that increased national debt, leading to public protests and early elections; he will receive a state funeral.
Death of Former Surinamese President Jules Wijdenbosch
Former Surinamese President Jules Wijdenbosch died at 83; his presidency (1996-2000) was marked by large infrastructure projects that increased national debt, leading to public protests and early elections; he will receive a state funeral.
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56% Bias Score
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