(Kaieteur News) – Travellers between Guyana and Suriname will soon be able to book their ferry crossings online, following a joint bilateral meeting between the boards of the Canawaima Ferry Service of Guyana and the Republic of Suriname held on Wednesday in Nickerie, Suriname.

According to the Ministry of Public Works (MoPW), the meeting was convened to chart strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening and modernising the ferry service, with the new booking platform emerging as one of several key outcomes.

Both countries committed to rolling out an integrated online booking system designed to cut waiting times and improve overall customer convenience. Once operational, the platform will allow passengers and vehicle owners to make advance reservations and purchase tickets around the clock. The system will also support automated booking confirmations and real-time capacity management, giving operators better tools for planning and scheduling.