“Decision to fire Gersie taken after broad internal discussions”

The decision to fire Glenn Gersie as governor from the Central Bank of Suriname (CBvS) was not made to serve a hidden agenda. The government recently issued a statement to assure the nation that Gersie was put aside after broad internal discussions had taken place. “The decision was made after careful consideration and many consultations,” said the official statement of the Office of the President. The government did not mention the reasons out of respect for the institution of governorship at the Central Bank.

Sources claim that Gersie was given the boot as a result of the foreign currency policy. Nobody wants to comment on the issue. “We wish to reassure the nation that the government takes its monetary responsibilities very seriously,” said the Office of the President in its official statement. The Office of the President also made it clear that Gersie’s dismissal is not aimed at paving the way for reckless spending of state funds. It assured that the Central Bank of Suriname will continue to operate in accordance with the Bank Act. “The government assures you that the nation’s best interest will always prevail over any other interest. We ask the people to keep having faith in the country’s leadership and emphasize that we will stay on the path of economic recovery. We are counting on your support in carrying this collective responsibility.”