Canawaima Ferry service sees 43% passenger increase last month

22nd September, 2015

KINGSTON - The ferry that plies the Moleson Creek to Nickerie, Suriname recorded a 43 percent hike in passenger movement for August, Canawaima’s Ferry Service monthly report reveals.

The ferry operates two return trips daily.

According to the report, 16,508 passengers travelled between the two ports, as against 11,519 in July - an increase of 4,989 or 43 percent. Incoming passengers were 8,413, while outgoing totaled 8,095.

Meanwhile, 827 vehicles entered Guyana, and 779 departed for Suriname for the said month. 

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