Parika-Supenaam speedboat services suspended

Amid the coronavirus threat, authorities have suspended all speedboat services from Parika in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) to Supenaam in Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam), effective today.
The decision was made based on recommendations provided by the Regional Health Emergency Committee of Region Two, and the order was issued by Regional Executive Officer Dennis Jaikarran.
“A meeting was held [on Thursday] between the REO, the Regional Commander, Parika-Supenaam Speedboat Association, Otis Roberts and other key stakeholders, where the decision was made to cease all speedboat operations from Friday 3rd April 2020, until further notice,” the Department of Public Information (DPI) noted.
Head of the Speedboat Association welcomed the move. He is quoted as saying: “I think it is an excellent gesture. I think it is much needed. Overall, I would say we are in full cooperation (with) this gesture and the precautionary measures put in place.”
In the meantime, the Parika-Good Hope ferry service will continue to operate two round trips per day – one in the morning and another in the evening – with no more than 100 passengers on each vessel. This will continue, unless otherwise directed by the Transport and Harbours Department.