In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) yesterday announced new timings effective today for ferry services travelling from Parika to Leguan, Supenaam, Bartica and Wakenaam.
The public is asked to note that the schedule has been amended to facilitate the increased carriage and transport of goods and food supplies to the respective communities, while in compliance with the imposed national curfew, a release from MPI said.
The new schedule which will be effective from today, is as follows:
Parika-Bartica (return trip)
Three return trips will be allowed to Bartica on the following days -Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday with the timings as follows:
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Ferry will depart Parika for Bartica at 05:00am and will depart Bartica at 12:30pm.
On Saturdays, the Ferry will leave Parika at 06:00 am and depart Bartica at 12:30pm.
Leguan-Parika (return trip)
Ferry services will only operate on Wednesdays and Sundays from Leguan to Parika. The Ferry will depart Leguan at 07:00am and Parika at 4:00pm.
Wakenaam-Parika (return trip)
Two trips will be permitted per week on Mondays and Fridays. The Ferry is scheduled to depart Wakenaam at 06:00am and leave Parika at 4:00pm.
Supenaam-Parika (return trip)
One return trip will be permitted on weekdays from Supenaam to Parika. The Ferry will depart Supenaam at 07:00am and leave the Parika Stelling for Supenaam at 2:00pm.
Passengers are asked to note that as a matter of compliance with international and national guidelines in observance of social distancing, these vessels plying the various routes “will only transport half the normal number of passengers”. This means, no more than 200 persons will be allowed on the Ferry to ensure proper adherence to health and safety measures at this time.
MPI also reminded the travelling public that it is of paramount importance that the health and safety of the Guyanese populace be taken into consideration, as persons continue to lose their lives as a result of the coronavirus, the release added.
