With the commissioning of the US$1M GAICO Wharf Facility & Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge at Nismes, West Bank Demerara yesterday, there is expected to be improved navigation of the rivers.
In his address, President David Granger said the Chief Executive Officer, of GAICO Construction & General Services Inc, Komal Singh has recognized the need for more modern equipment and he applauded the decision of the company to make the rivers more navigable by dredging the areas around the wharf.
He said the dredge is a “welcome addition to our rivers” and he hopes it can be moved to Berbice and the Pomeroon as well.
The president said it would also “allow Guyana to provide a better service to all of our shippers” and he hopes they can utilize it fully.
“Our government aims to give Guyanese a good life but most of all we want a strong economy. An efficient maritime transport system is critical for the realization of that strong economy… We need better river transport to facilitate investment…”
Referring to accidents in the rivers, he said there is need for a strong law-enforcement agency to keep the rivers safe as they are becoming congested.
Granger is happy that Singh and GAICO have attempted to solve some of the problems that affect the riverain areas.
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