Politics

Suriname's eye-catching oil scene gets boost with smooth transfer of power

President Chan Santokhi has an opportunity to develop Suriname with oil revenue, learning from the experience of newly oil-rich neighbour Guyana

Transition: Suriname's President Parasad Santokhi addresses an audience after receiving the presidential sash from outgoing President Desi Bouterse, in Paramaribo
Transition: Suriname's President Parasad Santokhi addresses an audience after receiving the presidential sash from outgoing President Desi Bouterse, in ParamariboPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX
  • Gareth Chetwynd
London
SurinameChandrika Parasad SantokhiDesi BourterseRonnie BrunswijkStaatsolie
Published 6 August 2020, 06:06Updated 7 August 2020, 09:26