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Suriname
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Government
The Republic of Suriname is a constitutional democracy based on the 1987 constitution. The legislative branch of government consists of a 51-member unicameral National Assembly, simultaneously and popularly elected for a five-year term. The last election was held in 2001.
The executive branch is headed by the president, who is elected by a two-thirds majority of the National Assembly or, failing that, by a majority of the People's Assembly, for a five-year term
| Office | Holder |
|---|---|
| President | Venetiaan, Runaldo Ronald |
| Vice President | Ajodhia, Jules Rattankoemar |
| Min. of Agriculture & Fishing | Panday, Geetapersad Gangaram |
| Min. of Defense | Assen, Ronald |
| Min. of Education & Human Development | Sandriman, Walter |
| Min. of Finance | Hildenberg, Humphrey |
| Min. of Foreign Affairs | Levens, Marie |
| Min. of Health | Khudabux, Mohamed Rakieb |
| Min. of Home Affairs | Joella-Sewnundun, Urmila |
| Min. of Justice & Police | Gilds, Siegfried |
| Min. of Labor | Marica, Clifford |
| Min. of Natural Resources | Demon, Franco Rudy |
| Min. of Planning & Development Cooperation | Raghoebarsingh, Keremchand |
| Min. of Public Works | Balesar, Dewanand |
| Min. of Regional Development | Russel, Romeo van |
| Min. of Social Affairs | |
| Min. of Trade & Industry | |
| Min. of Transportation, Communication, & Tourism | Castelen, Guno |
| Pres., Central Bank | Telting, Andre |
| Ambassador to the US | Illes, Henry |
| Permanent Representative to the UN | Klein-Loemban Tobing, Irma |