French Guiana: elected and professionals fear for the profession of "piroguier", vital for 40,000 inhabitants

Cayenne, 15 Apr 2025 (AFP) – A decree published in January imposing new standards on Guyana's river carriers is a cause for concern. Elected and professional denounce disconnected rules of a territory where 40,000 inhabitants without road access depend on the canoe. For its part, the prefecture assures that this new "certificate of professional capacity" required [...]