About Ivan Fernald
Born 1955. Ivan Fernald is a politician.
Ivan Christiaan Fernald (born 7 December 1955) is a Surinamese politician, who served as the Minister of Defence between 1 September 2005 and 2010, he was succeeded by Lamuré Latour.
Previously Fernald was director of the Institute for Economic Administrative Secondary Education (IMEAO).
As Defence Minister Fernald sent the military into the interior to assist with flooding in 2006, and was involved with planning a Jungle Warfare School in Suriname for foreign military services.
In June 2012 he contested the leadership elections of the National Party of Suriname, after Ronald Venetiaan stepped down. Party elections were held in eleven districts with Fernald winning four and his competitor Gregory Rusland winning seven.
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Who is Ivan Fernald?
Surinamese politician and taekwondo-in
When was Ivan Fernald born?
Ivan Fernald was born on 7 December 1955 in Paramaribo.
What is Ivan Fernald's occupation?
Ivan Fernald is a politician.
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Ivan Fernald's recorded nationality: Suriname.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ivan Fernald. https://biography.guide/ivan-fernald/
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