Proper regulation needed for boat cruise events

Jul 10, 2018 Letters

New Ambassador of Cuba to Guyana, Mr. Narciso Reinaldo Armador Soeorro presenting his Letters of Credence to President David Granger in the presence of Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon.

DEAR EDITOR,
Please allow me space to complain about a boat cruise that was held on Sunday the 8th July 2018. The name of the event was dubbed “Big people party” This boat cruise was advertised as from Parika to Supenaam in Essequibo .The boat was scheduled to leave Parika at 9.00am but left until 11.00 am. Patrons were not allowed to take food, water, or any cooler on the boat.
The boat was packed to capacity. Food and drinks were sold at exorbitant prices. One roti and curry sold for $1500. A small box with chicken sold for $1500. Worst of all, the food was badly prepared. Toilet facilities were wholly inadequate. Most of us anticipated that we would get better things when the boat reached Supenaam. The boat never reached.
It is customary whenever there is a boat cruise to Supenaam that Essequibian vendors and entertainers would prepare to welcome especially first-timers and overseas tourists. They would prepare food, drinks and musical entertainment. This was always part of what a boat cruise to Supenaam would be. I can imagine the huge disappointment and losses they suffered.
But something was strange about this boat and its movements. The boat idled between Supenaam and Wakenaam for about two hours before heading back to Parika. The boat took a strange path and ended up on a sand bank. Another one and a half hours was spent there. There was some conversation of a conspiracy to have the vessel delayed for much larger sales of food and drink onboard.
This situation should never happen again. The Transport and Harbours Department must launch an investigation into this matter. The Ministry of Tourism and all the relevant authorities must review and impose reasonable regulations before any permission is given for future boat cruises or public events.
Disappointed boat cruise regular

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