Billboards may no longer be placed along the public road, on lots and in front of buildings without a permit.  The District Commissioner of Paramaribo South-West Mike Nerkust told Times of Suriname that businesses or people who want to place these objects must first hand in a request a the DC’s Office. A permit is given after the request has been technically reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Public Works (OW). The owners of these billboards and the owners of the private lots must report to the DC’s Office to have these billboards and other objects registered. The owners who already have a permit must also report to the DC’s Office to present the permit…[+]