Construction of Corentyne Bridge could begin before year end

The Joint Ministerial Committee of Suriname and Guyana met on March 19, 2024, in Paramaribo to further elaborate on the financing modalities for the construction of the Corantijn/Corentyne River bridge. This meeting was held as part of the on-going process to pursue this project initiated by President Chandrikapersad Santokhi and President Irfaan Ali in November 2020.

Both sides reiterated the importance of a fixed connection between the two countries, not only to advance economic opportunities and connect the road network between Guyana and Suriname and ultimately enhance hemispheric connectivity with Brazil and the rest of the South American continent, but also to facilitate people to people contacts. In this regard, both sides reiterated their commitment to a timely construction of the bridge.

Let the construction begin