Suriname elects a new president, ending Bouterse’s long rule

Suriname elected a new president on Monday, ending the long government of Desi Bouterse, which has dominated the politics of the small South American nation since its independence through intimidation and charisma. President Chan Santokhi, a 61-year-old former police chief and opposition leader, was elected to office by the Surinamese …

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Sheriff Honsal: ‘It is prudent to wait’ to implement the governor’s new COVID-19 closings | Lost Coast Outpost

PREVIOUSLY: RE-OFF: The Governor orders the closure of bars, indoor restaurants, movie theaters, zoos and more across the state in response to COVID-19 numbers. # # # Humboldt County officials have responded to Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement today of new state closings of some companies due to COVID-19 concerns saying …

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