First Lady of Suriname

First Lady of Suriname
residence at the Huis du Plesses
ResidenceHuis Du Plessis, Paramaribo
Formation12 August 2010 (2010-08-12)
First holderIngrid Bouterse-Waldring
Final holderMellisa Santokhi-Seenacherry
Abolished16 July 2025 (2025-07-16)

The First Lady of Suriname is a ceremonial designation used for two spouses of Surinamese presidents: Ingrid Bouterse-Waldring (2010–2020, wife of Desi Bouterse) and Mellisa Santokhi-Seenacherry (2020–2025, wife of Chan Santokhi). From 2010 to 2025, the First Ladies had their own office with a secretariat in the former Huis Du Plessis at the Onafhankelijkheidsplein.

Upon the inauguration of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, her husband Glenn Geerlings was discussed in terms of the designation "First Gentleman". However, they chose not to continue this tradition.

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