The Ministry of Public Works and the Canawaima Ferry Service Inc last night announced the resumption of a regular ferry service between Moleson Creek, Corentyne and South Drain, Suriname from Sunday, 21st of February 2021.
A release from the ministry said it is expected that the ferry will depart Guyana at approximately 9:00 am, (check in begins at 6:30 am and ends at 8:00 am). The vessel will return to Guyana by 1:00 pm.
This service will operate every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday until further notice.
The Ministry said that it is important to note that at this time because of serious health concerns only Guyanese and Surinamese will be allowed to utilize this facility.
Diplomats resident in Guyana and in Suriname will be facilitated upon request through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of both countries.
Every passenger must have a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction Test (PCR test), and this must be taken within 72 hours of travel.
All COVID-19 protocols including the observing of social distancing on board and in the terminal building will be observed.
In the absence of the MV Canawaima, which is currently in Paramaribo undergoing maintenance works, Guyana will service this route using the MB Sandaka.
