Bert Wilkerson | The Associated Press

Guyana is revisiting a dark history nearly half a century after U.S. Rev. Jim Jones and more than 900 of his followers died in the country. Now a government-backed tour operator wants to open the former commune to visitors.

Caribbean officials say a plan to create a transitional presidential council is moving forward after a majority of Haitian parties and coalitions submitted the names of those charged with finding new leaders for the country.

Attorney General Anil Nandlall tells The Associated Press that Guyana’s government has reassured neighboring Venezuela there is no plan for the U.S. to establish a military base in the South American country.