Guyana-Suriname Ferry Service temporarily suspended at insistence of Suriname

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August 23, 2026

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Guyana-Suriname Ferry Service temporarily suspended at insistence of Suriname

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…vessel cleared by experts to sail for 3 more months but Suriname wants immediate repairs – Edghill

…passengers left stranded

Days after the MV Canawaima was cleared to sail following a reinspection amid an imminent sailing ban, Suriname has insisted that the service be temporarily suspended to conduct repairs, leaving passengers stranded in both Guyana and Suriname.

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