GCCI urges halt to Corentyne Bridge project amid trade and sovereignty disputes with Suriname

Apr 05, 2026 News (Kaieteur News) – The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is calling on the Government of Guyana to halt all progress on the Corentyne River Bridge until persistent trade and sovereignty disputes with Suriname are …

Guyanese Private Sector up in arms over Suriname’s imposed Corentyne River fees

GOGEC lauds Guyana’s diplomatic approach on fishing licence issue with Suriname

PSC condemns Suriname’s Corentyne River fees as anti-trade, anti-CSME & harmful to Guyanese livelihoods

See full statement below:  The Private Sector Commission (PSC) condemns in the strongest terms the imposition of fees by the Government of Suriname on vessels using the Corentyne River, a move that will disrupt trade, increase costs for operators, and …

GCCI condemns Suriname’s attempts to stymie development in Berbice

See full statement below on Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry condemning Suriname’s attempts to stymie development in Berbice, and lack of good faith and reciprocity: Guyana cannot continue to act in good faith and pursue infrastructural …

Call off Corentyne River bridge talks unless Suriname scraps tariff for Guyanese cargo vessels – private sector

Last Updated on Friday, 3 April 2026, 22:56 by Writer In what appeared on Friday to be intensified pressure on the Suriname government to stop charging Guyanese cargo vessels to use the Corentyne River, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI …

Tribute to a Statesman: Bonaire honors the legacy of Chandrikapersad Santokhi, former President of Suriname

Share0 We have taken note of the sad news regarding the unexpected passing of Chandrikapersad Santokhi, former President of Suriname. On behalf of the people of Bonaire and the Bonaire Human Rights Organization, we extend our deepest condolences to the …

SURINAME-FUNERAL-Santokhi to be cremated next Tuesday

GOGEC supports Govt’s approach on fishing license discussions with Suriname

See full statement from the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC): The President of the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC), Mr. Manniram Prashad acknowledges the recent update provided by His Excellency, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, …

Amir sends condolences to president of Suriname

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to President of the Republic of Suriname HE Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, on the death of former President Chandrikapersad Santokhi.