Santokhi cabinet
Cabinet of Chan Santokhi Santokhi Cabinet | |
|---|---|
 Cabinet of Suriname | |
| 2020–present | |
.jpg) Santokhi in 2020 | |
| Date formed | 16 July 2020 |
| People and organisations | |
| President | Chan Santokhi |
| Vice President | Ronnie Brunswijk |
| No. of ministers | 17 |
| Member parties | Progressive Reform Party General Liberation and Development Party National Party of Suriname Pertjajah Luhur |
| Status in legislature | Majority government 33 / 51
|
| Opposition parties | National Democratic Party Brotherhood and Unity in Politics |
| History | |
| Election | 2020 general election |
| Legislature term | 2020-2025 |
| Predecessor | Bouterse Cabinet |
The Santokhi cabinet has governed Suriname since 16 July 2020. It was formed by President Chan Santokhi after the 2020 Surinamese general election.[1]
In February 2023 Gregory Rusland and the National Party of Suriname left the cabinet.[2]
Members
| Office | Name | Party[3] | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Chan Santokhi | VHP | 16 July 2020 |
| Vice President | Ronnie Brunswijk | ABOP | 16 July 2020 |
| Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries | Prahlad Sewdien | VHP | 16 July 2020 |
| Minister of Defense | Krishna Mathoera | VHP | 16 July 2020 |
| Minister of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship, and Technologyc Innovation | Rishma Kuldipsingh | VHP | 19 April 2022 |
| Minister of Education, Science & Culture | Marie Levens | NPS | 16 July 2020 |
| Minister of Labour, Employment, and Youth Affairs | Steven Mac Andrew | VHP | 19 April 2022 |
| Minister of Finance and Planning | Armand Achaibersing | VHP | 16 July 2020 |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and International Cooperation | Albert Ramdin | VHP | 16 July 2020 |
| Minister of Internal Affairs | Bronto Somohardjo | PL | 16 July 2020 |
| Minister of Justice and Police | Kenneth Amoksi | ABOP | 16 July 2020 |
| Minister of Land and Forest Management[4] | Dinotha Vorswijk | ABOP | 3 August 2021 |
| Minister of Natural Resources | David Abiamofo | ABOP | 16 July 2020 |
| Minister of Regional Development and Sport | Gracia Emanuël | ABOP | 16 July 2020 |
| Minister of Public Health | Amar Ramadhin | VHP | 16 July 2020 |
| Minister of Public Works | Riad Nurmohamed | VHP | 16 July 2020 |
| Minister of Spatial Planning and Environment | Silvano Tjong-Ahin | NPS | 16 July 2020 |
| Minister of Transport, Communication & Tourism | Albert Jubithana | ABOP | 16 July 2020 |
| Minister of Welfare and Housing | Hanafi Ramsaran | PL | 16 July 2020 |
References
- ^ "Starnieuws - Chan Santokhi is de nieuwe president van Suriname". www.starnieuws.com. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "Groene partij NPS stapt per direct uit Surinaamse coalitie" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Omroep Stichting. 15 February 2023. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023.
- ^ "Het nieuwe regeerteam dat donderdag aantreedt". Star Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ "Dinotha Vorswijk nieuwe minister Grondbeleid en Bosbeheer". Suriname Herald. Retrieved 6 December 2021.