Business View Caribbean - Mar 2024

Source- https://caribbean.loopnews.com/ , News Editor, First Published, 245h, March, 2023 President Chandrikapersad Santokhi is due to return from Guyana on Sunday after holding talks with his counterpart, Irfaan Ali regarding the construction of the bridge over the Corentyne River linking the two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries. “After this weekend, based on the decisions taken, a follow-up process will be initiated consisting of negotiations with specific companies as well as negotiations regarding management, management and financing of the bridge,” Santokhi said. The bridge is expected to be completed in 2026. The bridge over the Corentyne River is regarded as “a long-cherished dream” of both countries and is intended to promote trade and integration between Suriname and Guyana. to Santokhi said the bridge also fits within the regional integration of Brazil, Suriname and Guyana. A joint statement issued following the meeting of the Ministerial Committee of Suriname and Guyana last week, noted that several specific recommendations regarding construction, financing and management, emanating from this Ministerial meeting set out a clear time bound framework to take this initiative to a next level. “Following these decisions, it is anticipated that construction could commence before the end of 2024. These recommendations will be submitted to the Presidents of Suriname and Guyana for further consideration and decision at their anticipated meeting”. SURINAME AND GUYANA PRESIDENTS DISCUSSING CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE OPENING L INES 13 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 11, ISSUE 03