Berbice schoolchildren protest over withdrawal of pontoon

Parents, schoolchildren and workers during the protest at the Rosignol Ferry Stelling yesterday.

Parents and schoolchildren yesterday picketed at the Rosignol Stelling to highlight their disapproval over the removal of the pontoon which was replaced with a speedboat.

The pontoon, MB Sandaka plied the Rosignol/New Amsterdam route, transporting about 300 schoolchildren daily but from Monday it was pulled out of operation reportedly because of engine problems.

Bearing placards, the parents said the situation has