Guyana and Suriname move to modernise their ferry service with plans to introduce an online booking system. The change is discussed following a joint bilateral meeting between the boards of the Canawaima Ferry Service of Guyana and the Republic of Suriname. The meeting takes place on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in Nickerie, Suriname, according to statements referenced by both outlets.
The Ministry of Public Works says the purpose of the meeting is to discuss strategic initiatives to further strengthen and modernise the ferry operation. Both reports indicate that online booking for crossings between the two countries is a key outcome. No additional operational details—such as launch date, pricing, or technical provider—are provided in the excerpts.
Overall, the sources agree that the ferry service will shift toward online reservations as part of broader efforts to improve the service. The initiative comes from direct coordination between the ferry boards under the framework of bilateral talks facilitated in Suriname.
