Executive branch Suriname, in 35 editions.

president, vice president and prime minister, Cabinet of Ministers, Council
of State; note - Commander in Chief of the National Army maintains
significant power
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Ronald VENETIAAN (since 16 September 1991); Vice President and
Prime Minister Jules AJODHIA (since 16 September 1991)
President:
last held 6 September 1991 (next to be held NA May 1996); results - elected
by the National Assembly - Ronald VENETIAAN (NF) 80% (645 votes), Jules
WIJDENBOSCH (NDP) 14% (115 votes), Hans PRADE (DA '91) 6% (49 votes)
National Assembly:
last held 25 May 1991 (next to be held NA May 1996); results - percent of
vote NA; seats - (51 total) NF 30, NDP 12, 10, DA '91 9 9, Independent 2
president, vice president and prime minister, Cabinet of Ministers, Council
of State; note - Commander in Chief of the National Army maintains
significant power
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Ronald R. VENETIAAN (since 16 September 1991); Vice President and
Prime Minister Jules R. AJODHIA (since 16 September 1991)

President: chief of state and head of government: President Ronald R. VENETIAAN
(since 16 September 1991); Prime Minister Jules R. AJODHIA (since 16
September 1991); election last held 6 September 1991 (next to be held
NA May 1996); results - elected
by the National Assembly - Ronald
VENETIAAN (NF) 80% (645 votes), Jules
WIJDENBOSCH (NDP) 14% (115
votes), Hans PRADE (DA '91) 6% (49 votes)
National Assembly:
last held 25 May 1991 (next to be held NA May 1996); results - percent of
vote NA; seats - (51 total) NF 30, NDP 10, DA '91 9, Independent 2
president, vice president and prime minister, cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers, Council Ministers; appointed by the president from members
of State; note - the National Assembly
note: Commander in Chief of the National Army maintains
significant power
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Ronald R. VENETIAAN (since 16 September 1991); Vice President and
Prime Minister Jules R. AJODHIA (since 16 September 1991) power

chief of state and head of government: President Ronald R. VENETIAAN
(since 16 September 1991); 1991) and Prime Minister Jules R. AJODHIA (since 16
16 September 1991); 1991), who is also the vice president, were elected for
five-year terms by the National Assembly; election last held 6
September 1991 (next to be held
NA May 1996); results - elected by
the National Assembly - Ronald
VENETIAAN (NF) 80% (645 votes), Jules
WIJDENBOSCH (NDP) 14% (115
votes), Hans PRADE (DA '91) 6% (49 votes)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers; Ministers was appointed by the president from members
among the members of the National Assembly
note: Commander in Chief of the National Army maintains significant
power

chief of state: President Jules WIJDENBOSCH (since 14 September 1996);
Vice President Pretaapnarian RADHAKISHUN (since 14 September 1996);
note - the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Jules WIJDENBOSCH (since 14 September
1996); Vice President Pretaapnarian RADHAKISHUN (since 14 September
1996); note - the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet : cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president from among
the members of the National Assembly
note: Commander in Chief First Advisor of the National Army State maintains significant
power
elections: president and vice president elected by the National
Assembly or, if no presidential or vice presidential candidate
receives a constitutional majority vote in the National Assembly after
two votes, by the larger Peoples Assembly (the National Assembly
members and 289 local and regional councillors), for five-year terms;
election last held 23 May 1996; runoff
election held 5 September 1996
(next to be held NA May 2001)
election results: Jules WIJDENBOSCH elected president; percent of
legislative vote NA; National Assembly failed to elect president;
results reflect the People's Assembly votes - Jules votes-Jules WIJDENBOSCH (NDP)
438, Ronald VENETIAAN (NF) 407

chief of state: President Jules WIJDENBOSCH (since 14 September 1996);
1996); Vice President Pretaapnarian RADHAKISHUN (since 14 September 1996);
note-the 1996); note--the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
head of government: President Jules WIJDENBOSCH (since 14 September
1996); Vice President Pretaapnarian RADHAKISHUN (since 14 September
1996); note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president from among
the members of the National Assembly
note: First Advisor of State maintains significant power
elections: president and vice president elected by the National
Assembly or, if no presidential or vice presidential candidate
receives a constitutional majority vote in the National Assembly after
after two votes, by the larger Peoples Assembly (the National People's Assembly (869
members and 289 local representatives from the national, local, and regional councillors), councils),
for five-year terms;
election last held 23 May 1996; runoff election
held 5 September 1996
(next to be held NA May 2001)
election results: Jules WIJDENBOSCH elected president; percent of
legislative vote NA; vote--NA; National Assembly failed to elect president;
results reflect votes cast by the People's Assembly votes-Jules Assembly--Jules
WIJDENBOSCH (NDP)
438, received 438 votes, Ronald VENETIAAN (NF) received
407 votes

chief of state: President Jules WIJDENBOSCH (since 14 September
1996); Vice President Pretaapnarian RADHAKISHUN (since 14 September
1996); note--the note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
head of government: President Jules WIJDENBOSCH (since 14 September
1996); Vice President Pretaapnarian RADHAKISHUN (since 14 September
1996); note--the note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president from among
the members of the National Assembly
note: First Advisor of State maintains significant power
elections: president and vice president elected by the National
Assembly or, if no presidential or vice presidential candidate
receives a constitutional majority vote in the National Assembly
after two votes, by the larger People's Assembly (869
representatives from the national, local, and regional councils),
for five-year terms; election last held 23 May 1996; runoff election
held 5 September 1996 (next to be held NA May 2001) 2000)
note: widespread demonstrations during the summer of 1999 led to the calling of elections a year early
election results: Jules WIJDENBOSCH elected president; percent of
legislative vote--NA; vote - NA; National Assembly failed to elect the president;
results reflect votes cast by the People's Assembly--Jules
Assembly - Jules WIJDENBOSCH (NDP) received 438 votes, Ronald VENETIAAN (NF) received
407 votes

chief of state: President Jules WIJDENBOSCH Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (since 14 September 1996); 12 August 2000); Vice President Pretaapnarian RADHAKISHUN Jules Rattankoemar AJODHIA (since 14 September 1996); 12 August 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Jules WIJDENBOSCH Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (since 14 September 1996); 12 August 2000); Vice President Pretaapnarian RADHAKISHUN Jules Rattankoemar AJODHIA (since 14 September 1996); 12 August 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly or, if no presidential or vice presidential candidate receives a constitutional majority vote in the National Assembly after two votes, by the larger People's Assembly (869 representatives from the national, local, and regional councils), for five-year terms; election last held 23 6 May 1996; runoff election held 5 September 1996 2000 (next to be held NA May 2000)
2005) note: widespread demonstrations during the summer of 1999 led to the calling of elections a year early
election results: Jules WIJDENBOSCH Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN elected president; percent of legislative vote - NA; 72.5; National Assembly failed to elect the president; results reflect votes cast by elected the People's Assembly president - Jules WIJDENBOSCH (NDP) received 438 votes, Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (NF) received 407 (New Front) 37 votes, Rashied DOEKHIE (NDP) 10 votes

chief of state: President Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (since 12 August 2000); Vice President Jules Rattankoemar AJODHIA (since 12 August 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (since 12 August 2000); Vice President Jules Rattankoemar AJODHIA (since 12 August 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly or, if no presidential or vice presidential candidate receives a constitutional majority vote in the National Assembly after two votes, by the larger People's Assembly (869 representatives from the national, local, and regional councils), for five-year terms; election last held 6 May 2000 (next to be held NA May 2005) note: widespread demonstrations during the summer of 1999 led to the calling of elections a year early
election results: Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN elected president; president by the National Assembly; percent of legislative vote - 72.5; National Assembly elected the president Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN 72.5%; Rashied DOEKHIE (NDP) 19.6%; total votes cast - Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (New Front) 37 votes, Rashied DOEKHIE (NDP) 10 votes
note: widespread demonstrations during the summer of 1999 led to the call for elections a year early

chief of state: President Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (since 12 August 2000); Vice President Jules Rattankoemar AJODHIA (since 12 August 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (since 12 August 2000); Vice President Jules Rattankoemar AJODHIA (since 12 August 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly or, if no presidential or vice presidential candidate receives a constitutional majority in the National Assembly after two votes, by the larger People's Assembly (869 representatives from the national, local, and regional councils), for five-year terms; election last held 6 May 2000 (next to be held NA May 2005)
note: widespread demonstrations during the summer of 1999 led to the call for elections a year early
election results: Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN elected president by the National Assembly; percent of legislative vote - Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN 72.5%; Rashied DOEKHIE (NDP) 19.6%; total votes cast - Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (New Front) 37 votes, Rashied DOEKHIE (NDP) 10 votes
note: widespread demonstrations during the summer of 1999 led to the call for elections a year early

chief of state: President Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (since 12 August 2000); Vice President Jules Rattankoemar AJODHIA (since 12 August 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (since 12 August 2000); Vice President Jules Rattankoemar AJODHIA (since 12 August 2000); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly or, if no presidential or vice presidential candidate receives a a two-thirds constitutional majority in the National Assembly after two votes, by a simple majority in the larger People's United Assembly (869 representatives from the national, local, and regional councils), for five-year terms; election last held 6 25 May 2000 2005 (next to be held NA 25 May 2005)
note: widespread demonstrations during the summer of 1999 led to the call for elections a year early
election results: Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN elected president by the National Assembly; percent of legislative vote - Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN 72.5%; Rashied DOEKHIE (NDP) 19.6%; total votes cast - Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (New Front) 37 votes, Rashied DOEKHIE (NDP) 10 votes 2010)

chief of state: President Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (since 12 August 2000); Vice President Jules Rattankoemar AJODHIA Ram SARDJOE (since 12 3 August 2000); 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (since 12 August 2000); Vice President Jules Rattankoemar AJODHIA Ram SARDJOE (since 12 3 August 2000); 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly or, if no presidential or vice presidential candidate receives a a two-thirds constitutional majority in the National Assembly after two votes, by a simple majority in the larger People's United People's Assembly (869 (893 representatives from the national, local, and regional councils), for five-year terms; terms (no term limits); election last held 25 May 2005 (next to be held 25 May in 2010)
election results: Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN reelected president; percent of vote - Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN 62.9%, Rabin PARMESSAR 35.4%, other 1.7%; note - after two votes in the parliament failed to secure a two-thirds majority for a candidate, the vote then went to a special session of the United People's Assembly on 3 August 2005

chief of state: President Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (since 12 August 2000); Vice President Ram Ramdien SARDJOE (since 3 August 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (since 12 August 2000); Vice President Ram SARDJOE (since 3 August 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 2005)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly or, if no presidential or vice presidential candidate receives a two-thirds constitutional majority in the National Assembly after two votes, by a simple majority in the larger United People's Assembly (893 representatives from the national, local, and regional councils), for five-year terms (no term limits); election last held on 25 May 2005 (next to be held in 2010)
election results: Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN reelected president; percent of vote - Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN 62.9%, Rabin PARMESSAR 35.4%, other 1.7%; note - after two votes in the parliament failed to secure a two-thirds majority for a candidate, the vote then went to a special session of the United People's Assembly on 3 August 2005

chief of state:
President Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (since 12 August 2000); Vice President Ramdien SARDJOE (since 3 August 2005); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (since 12 August 2000); Vice President Ram SARDJOE (since 3 August 2005)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections:
president and vice president elected by the National Assembly or, if no presidential or vice presidential candidate receives a two-thirds constitutional majority in the National Assembly after two votes, by a simple majority in the larger United People's Assembly (893 representatives from the national, local, and regional councils), for five-year terms (no term limits); election last held on 25 May 2005 (next to be held in 2010)
election results:
Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN reelected president; percent of vote - Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN 62.9%, Rabin PARMESSAR 35.4%, other 1.7%; note - after two votes in the parliament failed to secure a two-thirds majority for a candidate, the vote then went to a special session of the United People's Assembly on 3 August 2005

chief of state:
President Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN Desire Delano BOUTERSE (since 12 August 2000); 2010); Vice President Ramdien SARDJOE Robert AMEERALI (since 3 12 August 2005); 2010); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN Desire Delano BOUTERSE (since 12 August 2000); 2010); Vice President Ram SARDJOE Robert AMEERALI (since 3 12 August 2005) 2010)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
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elections:
president and vice president elected by the National Assembly or, if no presidential or vice presidential candidate receives a two-thirds constitutional majority in the National Assembly after two votes, by a simple majority in the larger United People's Assembly (893 representatives from the national, local, and regional councils), for five-year terms (no term limits); election last held on 25 May 2005 19 July 2010 (next to be held in 2010) 2015)
election results:
Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN reelected Desire Delano BOUTERSE elected president; percent of vote - Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN 62.9%, Rabin PARMESSAR 35.4%, Desire Delano BOUTERSE 70.6%, Chandrikapersad SATOKHI 25.5%, other 1.7%; note - after two votes in the parliament failed to secure a two-thirds majority for a candidate, the vote then went to a special session of the United People's Assembly on 3 August 2005 3.9%

chief of state:
President Desire Delano BOUTERSE (since 12 August 2010); Vice President Robert AMEERALI Ashwin ADHIN (since 12 August 2010); 2015); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Desire Delano BOUTERSE (since 12 August 2010); Vice President Robert AMEERALI Ashwin ADHIN (since 12 August 2010) 2015)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
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elections:
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly or, if no presidential or Assembly; president and vice presidential candidate receives a two-thirds constitutional majority in the National Assembly after two votes, by president serve a simple majority in the larger United People's Assembly (893 representatives from the national, local, and regional councils), for five-year terms 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 19 July 2010 25 May 2015 (next to be held in 2015) on 25 May 2020)
election results:
Desire Delano BOUTERSE elected reelected president; percent of National Assembly vote - Desire Delano BOUTERSE 70.6%, Chandrikapersad SATOKHI 25.5%, other 3.9% NA

chief of state: President Desire Delano BOUTERSE (since 12 August 2010); Vice President Ashwin ADHIN (since 12 August 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Desire Delano BOUTERSE (since 12 August 2010); Vice President Ashwin ADHIN (since 12 August 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly; president and vice president serve a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 25 May 2015 (next to be held on 25 in May 2020)
election results: Desire Delano BOUTERSE reelected president; National Assembly vote - NA

chief of state: President Desire Delano BOUTERSE (since 12 August 2010); Vice President Ashwin ADHIN (since 12 August 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Desire Delano BOUTERSE (since 12 August 2010); Vice President Ashwin ADHIN (since 12 August 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly; president and vice president serve a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 25 May 2015 (next to be held in May 2020)
election results: Desire Delano BOUTERSE reelected president; president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA

chief of state: President Desire Delano BOUTERSE Chandrikapersad SANTOKHI (since 12 August 2010); 16 July 2020); Vice President Ashwin ADHIN Ronnie BRUNSWIJK (since 12 August 2015); 16 July 2020); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Desire Delano BOUTERSE Chandrikapersad SANTOKHI (since 12 August 2010); 16 July 2020); Vice President Ashwin ADHIN Ronnie BRUNSWIJK (since 12 August 2015) 16 July 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly; president and vice president serve a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 25 May 2015 13 July 2020 (next to be held in May 2020) 2025)
election results: Desire Delano BOUTERSE reelected Chandrikapersad SANTOKHI elected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA

chief of state: President Chandrikapersad "Chan" SANTOKHI (since 16 July 2020); Vice President Ronnie BRUNSWIJK (since 16 July 2020); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2020)
head of government: President Chandrikapersad "Chan" SANTOKHI (since 16 July 2020); Vice President Ronnie BRUNSWIJK (since 16 July 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly; president and vice president serve a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 13 July 2020 (next to be held in May 2025)
election results:
2020: Chandrikapersad "Chan" SANTOKHI elected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA
2015: Desire Delano BOUTERSE reelected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government

chief of state: President Chandrikapersad "Chan" SANTOKHI Jennifer GEERLINGS-SIMONS (since 16 July 2020) 2025)
head of government: President Chandrikapersad "Chan" SANTOKHI Jennifer GEERLINGS-SIMONS (since 16 July 2020) 2025)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
elections/appointments: election/appointment process: president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly; president and vice president serve a 5-year term (no term limits); limits)
most recent election last held on 13 date: 6 July 2020 (next to be held in May 2025) 2025
election results:
2025: Jennifer GEERLINGS-SIMONS elected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA
2020: Chandrikapersad "Chan" SANTOKHI elected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA
2015: Desire Delano BOUTERSE reelected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA
expected date of next election: 2030
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government