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‘Aunty Jenny’ Rises: Jennifer Geerlings-Simons Set to Become Suriname’s First Woman President

Updated: July 04, 2025 11:58

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Suriname is on the cusp of a historic political milestone as Jennifer GeerlingsSimons, a seasoned parliamentarian and former Assembly chair, is poised to become the country’s first female president. With no rival nominations submitted by the July 3 deadline, her election is virtually assured in the upcoming parliamentary vote.
 
Key Highlights:
  • Unopposed Path to Presidency: GeerlingsSimons’ National Democratic Party (NDP) secured 18 of 51 seats in the May 25 elections and formed a sixparty coalition, commanding a supermajority of 34 seats—enough to elect her unchallenged.
  • Historic First: At 71, she will become the first woman to lead Suriname, a nation marking its 50th year of independence this November.
  • Political Legacy: A medical doctor by training, she entered politics in 1996 and has led the NDP since July 2024, following the death of controversial party founder Desi Bouterse.
  • Vice Presidential Pick: Former energy minister Gregory Rusland is expected to serve as vice president, with the new administration to be sworn in on July 16.
  • Oil Boom & Economic Stakes: With offshore oil production expected by 2028, GeerlingsSimons has pledged fiscal discipline, transparency, and inclusive growth to avoid a petrostate trap.
  • Symbolic Shift: Her rise is seen as both a continuity of political experience and a rupture from patriarchal norms, with supporters calling her “Aunty Jenny”—a term that has sparked both affection and debate.
Suriname now awaits a presidency that could redefine gender, governance, and growth in the Caribbean’s youngest democracy.
 
Source: Global Voices, RFI, Yahoo News

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