Guyana’s bid to become the gateway for business into and out of Brazil seems set to be challenged by Suriname which recently signed Memo-randa of Understanding (MOU) with two Chinese companies for US$6 billion worth of projects, including a deep sea harbour and a road and railroad to Brazil.

According to reports in sections of the Surinamese media, two Fridays ago Public Works Minister Ramon Abrahams signed three MOUs with two big Chinese enterprises, Cheng Don International and China Harbour. The MOUs with China Harbour relate to five projects including a road and railroad from Paramaribo to Brazil, a deep sea harbour, a sea dam from Albina to Nickerie …..