The Government of Suriname has suspended the Canawaima Ferry Service indefinitely in a bid to curb the COVID-19 cases in Suriname, the Ministry of Public Works has announced.
The Ministry, through the Junior Public Works Minister, Deodat Indar, said only repatriation trips will be allowed and health emergency evacuations during the lockdown.
“Effective today to May 2 2021 only one round trip per week will be facilitated to allow for repatriation. This means that only Guyanese in Suriname can cross over to Guyana and Only Surinamese will be able to cross into Suriname,” the Minister said in a recorded statement.
Additionally, only persons authorized by Surinamese officials will be allowed after receiving prior approval.
“No international incoming or outgoing travel will be allowed during the weekends in Suriname due to the lockdown. The mandatory quarantine formerly instituted will no longer be required, as well as COVID test results for Surinamese required to return home at this time,” the statement said.
Earlier this month, the Surinamese Government amended its COVID-19 protocols for passengers arriving in Suriname, requiring them to quarantine for seven days upon arrival in the country in addition to presenting a negative COVID-19 test.
Both Guyana and Suriname have seen a steady rise in their COVID-19 cases in recent weeks.
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