Chinese ferry begins operation

Some of the passengers onboard MV Kanawan during its maiden voyage from Parika to Supenaam yesterday (GINA photo)

The MV Kanawan, one of the two roll-on/roll-off ferries gifted to Guyana by China, made its first commercial trip from Parika to Supenaam on the Essequibo River yesterday.

According to the Government Information Agency (GINA), the vessel travelled between the two locations with a total of 46 passengers, nine trucks,