CapitalParamaribo Independência25 Novembro 1975 (from Netherlands) Feriado nacionalDia da independência, 25 Novembro (1975) Constituciónratificada 30 Setembro 1987 Sufrágio18 anos de idade; universal Poder Executivochefe do estado: Presidente Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (desde 12 August 2000); Vice Presidente Jules Rattankoemar AJODHIA (desde 12 August 2000); note - the president is both the chefe do estado and cabeça de governo
cabeça de governo: Presidente Runaldo Ronald VENETIAAN (desde 12 August 2000); Vice Presidente Jules Rattankoemar AJODHIA (desde 12 August 2000); note - the president is both the chefe do estado and cabeça de governo
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 |
