New Berbice River Bridge contract expected to be awarded before year-end – Pres Ali

The government is looking to award the contract for the new high-span Berbice River Bridge before the end of 2026, while efforts are underway to schedule the next high-level meeting with Suriname on the proposed Corentyne River Bridge.

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali provided the update during a press conference at his Shiv Chanderpaul Drive office in Georgetown, on Friday.

“The technical evaluation team is working on this issue. Issues of financing, structuring of that financing and term sheets are being discussed,” he said. “So, I am hoping that long before the end of this year, we can have an award.”