New north west ferry next 12 to 18 months – Benn

Minister of Public Works, Robeson Benn addressing residents of White Water, Region One during which he announced that a new ferry will be acquired. (GINA photo)

Passengers to the north west who have suffered through voyages for years on decrepit ferries will have a new vessel in  12 to 18 months,  Public Works Minister Robeson Benn has announced , according to the Government Information Agency.

It is expected that the new vessel will be more comfortable and faster, thereby reducing the  hours of travelling and will accommodate more passengers, GINA reported.

GINA said this announcement was made by