General Organization of the Government
The Republic of Suriname is a constitutional democracy. The legislative powers of the State are attributed to the National Assembly of Suriname, which is the highest political body of the state. This Parliament consists of 51 members, elected by popular vote for a period of five years.
The Vice President of the Republic is elected in a similar process. The Vice President is the Chair of the Council of Ministers.
A State Advisory Council consisting of 15 members advises the President in the conduct of policies. These members are:
- representatives of all political parties represented in the National Assembly
- representatives of Unions
- representatives of Industry
Justice is exercised by an independent Court of Justice, of which the members are appointed for life by the President in consultation with the National Assembly, the State Advisory Council and the National Order of Private Attorneys.
The highest executive and administrative power is exercised by a Council of 16 Ministers, representing an equal number of ministries, appointed by the President.
Administrative Divisions
Suriname is divided in ten administrative districts, namely Brokopondo, Commewijne, Coronie, Marowijne, Nickerie, Para, Paramaribo, Saramacca, Sipaliwini, Wanica. Each district has a fixed number of resorts, gathered from the total area. The District Commissioner (DC) is the Administrative Head and also chairman of the District Council. The DC is assisted by a District Secretary and a number of other executive officials.
Composition of the Government of the Republic of Suriname
His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi President of the Republic of Suriname Kleine Combeweg 2-4, Paramaribo Ph. (597) 472841 Email: secretariaat@president.gov.sr |
His Excellency Ronnie Brunswijk Vice-President of the Republic of Suriname and Chairman of the Council of Ministers Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat 118, Paramaribo Ph. (597) 474805/411354 F. (597) 472917 Email: kabinet@vicepresident.gov.sr |
His Excellency Ambassador Albert R. Ramdin Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation Henck Arronstraat 8, Paramaribo Ph. (597) 471209/471756 F. (597) 410411 Email: sec.minister@foreignaffairs.gov.sr |
Minister of Natural Resources Mr. Dr. J.C. de Mirandastraat 11-13, Paramaribo Ph. (597) 410160/421455 F. (597) 472911 Email: minnh@sr.net Email: secrminnh@sr.net |
Minister of Public Works, Transport and Communication Mr. J. Lachmonstraat 167, Paramaribo Ph. (597) 462500/490777 F. (597) 464901 Email: sec.minister@publicworks.gov.sr |
Minister of Trade and Industry and Tourism Havenlaan Noord,Paramaribo Ph. (597) 402886/404834 F. (597) 402602 Email: minhisur@yahoo.com |
Minister of Defense Kwattaweg 29, Paramaribo Ph. (597) 422611/474244 F. (597) 420055 Email: secretariat.mindef@defense.gov.sr |
Minister of Education, Science and Culture Dr. S. Kaffiludistraat 117-123 Ph. (597) 498850/498005/497954/491332 F. (597) 495083 Email: minond@sr.net |
Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Frederick Derbystraat 53 Ph. (597) 434043 F. (597) 434043 Email: secretariaat.minister@sportandyouthaffairs.gov.sr |
Minister of Home Affairs Wilhelminastraat 3, Paramaribo Ph. (597) 476461/473438 F. (597) 421170 Email: minbiza@sr.net |
Minister of Health Henck Arronstraat 64,Paramaribo Ph. (597) 474941 F. (597) 410702 Email: secretariaat.minister@health.gov.sr |
Minister of Social Affairs and Housing Waterkant 30, Paramaribo Ph. (597) 472340/478624 F. (597) 470516 Email: soza@sr.net |
Minister of Finance Toren van Financiën, 1st Floor Tamarindelaan 03, Onafhankelijkheidsplein Paramaribo Suriname Ph. (597) 472610/479577 F. (597)476314 Email: secmin@finance.gov.sr |
Minister of Regional Development Van Rooseveltkade 2, Paramaribo Ph. (597) 471574 F. (597) 424517 Email: secr.minister@regionaldevelopment.gov.sr |
Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Letitia Vriesdelaan 8-10,Paramaribo Ph. (597) 477698/477830 F. (597) 470301 Email: minlvv@sr.net |
Minister of Justice and Police Henck Arronstraat 1, Paramaribo Ph. (597) 473841/473033 F. (597) 420326 Email: secmin@juspol.gov.sr |
Minister of Labor Eduard Brumastraat 52, Paramaribo Ph. (597) 475241 F. (597) 410465 Email: secmin@atm.gov.sr |
Minister of Physical Planning, Land and Forestry Management Adres: Cornelis Jongbawstraat 10 - 12 Ph. (597) 471178/470700 F. (597) 470876 Email: secretariaat@rgb.gov.sr |