Ninety officers of the Beveiligings- en Bijstandsdienst Suriname (BBS, Security and Assistance Service Suriname) were promoted on Monday, September 28. During a ceremony at De Witte Lotus, they were awarded their new ranks.
The promotions took place at various levels within the service. Employees were promoted from Beveiligingsambtenaar 4e klasse to 3e klasse and from Beveiligingsambtenaar 1e klasse to Hoofdbeveiligingsambtenaar 3e klasse. Narain Doodnath and Karimbaksh Faizel were promoted from Hoofdbeveiligingsambtenaar 2e klasse to 1e klasse.
Guillaume Coulor, chair of the BBS management team, said the promotions are recognition of the officers’ commitment. He also pointed out that a higher rank comes with increased expectations and responsibilities.
Minister of Justice and Security Harish Monorath called on those promoted to continue carrying out their work with professionalism, discipline, integrity and loyalty. According to him, the ministry is working on further strengthening the BBS, including by improving education and training, maintaining or replacing vehicles and equipment, and expanding facilities. The expansion of the Waardetransport department also received attention.
Reverend Michael Stewart delivered a reflection during the ceremony and called on the officers to fulfil their new responsibilities with dedication.
