Suriname's Bridge Plan Sparks Diplomatic Tension | Guyana News

Guyana’s Foreign Minister Hugh Todd is firmly disputing Suriname’s claim that it plans to fund the Corentyne River Bridge entirely on its own, insisting the project has always been a joint venture since a 2020 MOU. He denies any official notification of Suriname’s funding shift, pointing to a May 15 virtual meeting initiated by Guyana’s President for disaster relief—not bridge financing—and highlighting that Suriname’s public declaration contradicts prior assurances. With Suriname’s Public Works Minister now calling it a “Surinamese bridge” and threatening to reset the timeline, Guyana’s President Ali echoes Todd’s stance, saying he’s received no official word of a policy change and remains committed to bilateral cooperation. Todd warns that major shifts must come through formal channels, not media, and reaffirms Guyana’s dedication to transparent, shared decision-making. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee999fe712c3786d