Two months after the Ministry of Public Works promised that a part for the gear box of the Chinese-made ferry, Sabanto, will arrive in Guyana, there is still no sign of the part which is needed for the ferry to resume a more efficient service.
As lately as two days ago, consumers and members of the business community were complaining of the long travelling time. The ferry is currently working on only one engine which results in a slower travel time with trips taking as long as three hours. The ferry usually plies the route from Parika to Supenaam and return and hundreds of commuters depend on the ferry since it’s cheaper and has convenient travelling times.