A woman was assaulted by her ex boyfriend and several of his cousins in the Bhagwandeiweg on Friday. She went to the house of her ex boyfriend around half past one in the afternoon to get her passport. Sources told Times of Suriname that the woman who was acting suspiciously outside the building was spotted by one of her ex boyfriend’s cousins who also lives there. The woman ran away before jumping into a ditch and hiding in the bushes located next to the building. The ex boyfriend and several of his cousins pulled her out of the bushes and started assaulting her. Sources told Times of Suriname that the assailants were armed with objects which they used to hit the victim. The woman sustained head injuries but she was also injured in her arms. After the police arrived on the scene, the woman was put in an ambulance and taken to the Emergency Room. The woman had been arrested in the past and charged with arson. She had evidently set fire to three apartments of her ex boyfriend. All three apartments were destroyed by the fire. The ex boyfriend therefore asked the court for a restraining order against his ex girlfriend. He was granted the restraining order which she ignored last Friday.

People who earn less than SRD 7,337 in Suriname have a problem. The Santokhi administration on February 5th decided to set the poverty line in Suriname per December 31st, 2024 at SRD 7,337 for each adult and each household. With this decision the government has actualised and approved the poverty line that was recommended by the workgroup that is tasked with determining the nation’s poverty line. The workgroup carried out its research and reach this figure based on its findings. The poverty threshold, poverty limit, poverty line, or breadline is the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country. The poverty line is usually calculated by estimating the total cost of one year’s worth of necessities for the average adult.

The Ministry of labor, Employment and Youth Affairs (AW&J) recently received dozens of complaints about employers and businesses that are active in the private and semi governmental sector but that do not comply with the law on maternity leave. It made it clear that maternity leave is set at 16 weeks and that  shortening this period is a serious violation of the law on the Labor Protection of the Family. Several complaints indicate that some employers stick to internal collective labor agreements that are not in accordance with the official laws. Some employers also assume that they do not have to obey the law if they are not registered at the Fund for Paternity Leave (FVO). The Labor Ministry made it crystal clear that such assumptions are misplaced and that it is mandatory for each and every employer to obey the law. There was a transition period of 3 years during which the employers had to adjust their internal rules so that their rules could also be in accordance with the law on Labor Protection of the Family that was proclaimed in 2019. The transition period officially ended in 2022. Employers are therefore expected to stick to the official law on paternity leave. Men are entitled to paternity leave of 8 days. The ministry reminded unions that they are also obligated to make sure that the paternity leave rights of union members are not violated. It is also mandatory for employers to register at the FVO. The Labor Ministry pointed out that employees must receive their full salaries and wages when they are on paternity or maternity leave.

A few days after receiving his walking papers from the UFC, Jairzinho Rozenstruik who was born in Suriname has broken his silence.

The UFC wasted little time – roughly 48 hours – in deciding to release Rozenstruik after his unanimous decision defeat to Serghei Pavlovic on February 1st at UFC Fight Night 250 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Rozenstruik opened up about the UFC’s decision, as well as his lackluster performance, which he partially blamed on a new coat of paint in the locker rooms at ANB Arena.

“After a strong fight week, I felt dizzy on Saturday due to the paint fumes,” Rozenstruik wrote. “Then, just 70 seconds into the fight, I injured my left foot. The moment my switch kick landed on his elbow, I felt it instantly and knew the fight would play out differently than planned.

At the end of 2018, I signed my first contract with the @ufc, embarking on an incredible journey. I’ve been honored to compete on the biggest stage, and I want to express my deepest gratitude to the UFC staff for their professionalism and support over the years. Thank you.

From being Rookie of the Year to becoming an MMA veteran, this has been an unforgettable adventure. While this chapter closes, my story is far from over. I will continue to fight, take on new challenges, and settle unfinished business in the cage. I’m ready for whatever comes next!”

Rozenstruik’s lackluster performance was criticized for being too timid by UFC CEO Dana White in the immediate aftermath of UFC Fight Night 250. At least now there’s a logical explanation. Terrence McKinney and others who competed at UFC Fight Night 250 also complained about the fumes from the paint in the locker rooms.

Rozenstruik departs the UFC having won three of his past five fights. He started his career 10-0, including wins in his first four octagon appearances, before he was knocked out in 20 seconds by Francis Ngannou at UFC 249 in May 2020. Including that result, Rozenstruik went 5-6 in his next 11 fights to close out his UFC tenure.

Rozenstruik, 36, owns notable wins over Junior Dos Santos, Alistair Overeem and Tai Tuivasa. (MMAJ)