KINGSTON - The Health Authorities in Saint Lucia has conditionally lifted the quarantine of the Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Registered Cargo Vessel; Lady Zai. It left Guyana on March 9, 2014 for this destination with ten (10) Guyanese crewmembers on board.
During the voyage, one crewmember died, and another became ill and was subsequently hospitalized on the Island, however, he has since been released.
Officials from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) are continuing to work with their colleagues in Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent & the Grenadines and the owners of the ship, with respect to the welfare of the Guyanese seafarers.
They are also in contact with the local health authorities on this matter.
