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Suriname parliament: Jennifer Simons Elected Suriname’s First Woman President Ahead of Oil Boom

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Suriname Parliament Elects First Female President Dr. Jennifer Simons International Parliament Journal IPJ

 In a ground-breaking decision, Suriname’s parliament elected Dr. Jennifer Simons as the country’s first female president on Sunday, July 6, 2025. The 71-year-old physician and seasoned political figure will officially take office on July 16, just as the country prepares for a significant offshore oil boom.

Suriname Parliament Election: newly found offshore oil at the centre

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Suriname Parliament

Voters in Suriname went to the polls on Sunday in a closely watched Suriname Parliament Election that could redefine the country’s future. With the promise of massive offshore oil wealth, the Suriname Parliament Election outcome will determine who leads the nation through what many hope will be a transformative economic boom.