CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has congratulated the Government and People of Suriname as they mark  thirty-nine years  of  Independence.

The Secretary-General applauded Suriname for continuing  to be a showcase for the Caribbean Community in many areas, citing among others,  the rich diversity of its culture and people living in harmonious union; the continued dynamism of its economic growth which redounds to the betterment of its people and the strengthening of its social fabric.

See full text of the CARICOM Secretary-General’s message:
On behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), it is with pleasure that I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Government and People of Suriname on the occasion of its thirty-Ninth Anniversary of Independence.

Suriname continues to be a showcase for the Community in many areas – the rich diversity of its culture and people living in harmonious union; the continued dynamism of its economic growth which redounds to the betterment of its people and the strengthening of its social fabric. Suriname has also been playing a leadership role in critical areas of the integration process such as Youth, Sport and Culture.

The government and People of Suriname can be justifiably proud of the nation’s accomplishments as they celebrate a new milestone in their country’s onward progress.

I convey my best wishes for the continued well being, development and prosperity of the People of Suriname.