![]() ![]() We had checked the library last minute for a parking pass, but someone had beaten us to it, so we paid our $5 parking fee via the Yodel app (cash didn’t appear to be an option). We headed initially to Maudslay State Park, a Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) property. That free zone will see major infrastructural development, such as hotels, recreational parks, entertainment spots, tourist attractions, malls, and farmers’ markets.Dedicated to not squandering the beautiful weather over Labor Day weekend, we started with a day trip to Newburyport, just over an hour’s drive north of Wellesley.ĭespite our lazy-bones 10am start, we made it to the popular coastal city without fighting too much traffic. The high-span Corentyne River bridge will be built according to the Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain model, and will be an approximately 3.1-kilometre bridge connecting Moleson Creek in Guyana to South Drain in Suriname, with a landing on Long Island in the Corentyne River, where a commercial hub and tourist destination will be established. The bids submitted were to be opened on August 1 and will undergo two rounds of evaluation: first individually by each country, and then jointly by the two nations, in order to decide on the most competitive bidder. The five bidders are: China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) China Railway Construction Corporation International Ltd (CRCCI) China Railway Construction Caribbean Co Ltd (CRCCCL) and China Railway Construction Bridge Engineering Bureau Group Co Ltd (CRBG) China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) China Overseas Engineering Group Co Ltd (COVEC) China Railway Eryuan Engineering Group Co Ltd (CREEC) and China Railway First Group (CRRG) and Netherland-based Ballast Nedam Infra Suriname BV. The design also featured a two-lane bridge, with accommodation for a third lane in case of an emergency.įive prequalified bidders were required to submit their proposals by the July month-end deadline. In June, the Governments of Guyana and Suriname were presented with the design of the Corentyne River bridge.Ĭonsultant WSP Caribbean’s design proposed the Corentyne River bridge as a two-section structure that is connected via an island (Long Island) to link Guyana and Suriname. While a good relationship has been maintained over the years, this has been enhanced in recent time with the construction of a bridge linkage over the Corentyne River border. Guyana’s Private Sector Commission (PSC) had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Suriname Trade and Industry Association, expected to comprise of five representatives from each side.ĭiplomatic relations were established between Suriname and Guyana on November 24, 1975. In January, deepened trade and a stronger bilateral relationship between Guyana and Suriname were expected in the future, with the establishment of a Guyana-Suriname Private Sector Business Council. Later in May, the Government of Ghana commissioned the first Ghanaian Chamber of Commerce in Guyana. Then in April, the India-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) was formed, thus paving the way for the facilitation of trade, investment, and cultural exchanges. In March, the British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham) was launched in Guyana, coming months after visa restrictions were removed for Guyanese visitors to the United Kingdom (UK). Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud also pledged full support on behalf of the Guyanese Government.Ī presentation on the new Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce is planned for October during the Strategic Dialogue Cooperative Platform (SDCP) which will be held in Suriname, where President Irfaan Ali and President Chandrikapersad Santokhi will be updated on the undertaking.Īmbassador of Suriname in Guyana, Liselle Blankendal during the virtual engagement also underscored that their embassy will not only maintain political bilateral relations with Guyana, but also facilitate foreign direct investment and enhance economic diplomacy. This initiative is fully supported by his Government. Suriname’s Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation Minister, Albert Ramdin hinted at cooperation in several areas, especially business. Authorities are eyeing November to launch the chamber. This week, a steering committee will be set up consisting of representatives from both countries to work on the preparation and set-up of the chamber. Sowing the seed for this venture was an ‘introductory stakeholders’ meeting held recently, according to Surinamese media reports. ![]() Talks are brewing between Suriname and Guyana for the establishment of a new Chamber of Commerce here, intended to deepen trade relations between both nations. ![]()
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