Chaos at Parika Stelling after repairs hold up ferry passengers

A decision to repair a section of the Parika Stelling yesterday after led to chaos after it delayed the departure of one vessel to Leguan and the offloading of the ferry from Supenaam.

The MB Sandaka bound for Leguan was scheduled to leave at 4 pm and passengers who got there since 2.30 pm in order to be early, told Stabroek News that the contractor started the repairs at 3.30 pm. Officials at the Transport and Harbours Department could not be contacted yesterday for a comment on the situation.

The angry Leguan passengers said they watched as several boards