THE Private Sector Commission said it is in solidarity with the fishermen in the Corentyne region who ply their trade in Guyanese waters but need access through the river to fish but are denied their right to do so by Surinamese authorities.

The commission in a release said it recognises that this has been a challenge over many years and stands behind the Guyanese fishermen in finding an equitable solution to this challenge.
“In doing so, we extend a hand of friendship to our Surinamese brothers and sisters in addressing this matter. We ask our Surinamese brothers and sisters to collaborate with us in finding a common way forward,” the release concluded.