A new private sector-led ferry company, “Connect Caribe,” was launched in Barbados on Tuesday (23rd January, 2024), and is set to transform regional maritime transportation among Caribbean countries.
Upturn Funds Caribbean in collaboration with Pleion Group Incorporated unveiled the multi-million dollar joint-venture partnership, which it said has led to the establishment of the new company, “Connect Caribe.” Speaking at the launch held by stakeholders, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer for the Caribbean region, Andre Thomas, said discussions are currently ongoing between regional leaders including this country’s Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley and his Guyana and Barbados counterparts on the services offered by Caribe as well as the benefits attached. “We are in talks with the Governments...There is a significant discussion on how we can integrate and tackle this huge opportunity and problem. I believe that where there are problems, there are opportunities…so there will be significant collaboration between the service that will be done by the Governments and our service,” he said. Thomas said its services will be a game-changer in the transportation industry. He further noted that the three (3) proposed vessels will have the capacity to transport up to 8,000 passengers, cargo and manufactured goods and produce between the islands. Thomas noted that the service, scheduled to begin in the last quarter of 2024, will offer weekly and daily round trips, linking Barbados with Saint Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Antigua, Suriname, and Guyana. He said specific focus is also being placed on the Barbados-Trinidad-Guyana route. Speaking about the fares, Thomas said, “A standard fare on our service would cost only US $100 plus whatever charges come from that particular Government. So for US $100, we want you to be able to move from Barbados to Trinidad.” Connect Caribe’s launch, however, comes approximately two (2) weeks after Prime Minister Rowley confirmed that his Government had earmarked the Galleons Passage vessel to connect Port-of-Spain with Bridgetown, Barbados and Georgetown, Guyana. The Prime Minister revealed that the decision was driven by a need to move raw materials and fresh produce from the producing areas to the consumption and manufacturing areas within this sub-zone of CARICOM. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Loop] We are a small operation. If you've found our articles to be informative, please consider supporting us via PayPal or buying us a coffee. Your contribution is incredibly appreciated and goes a long way. Simply sharing our articles also helps us. Sign up for our free WhatsApp Alerts to be notified as soon as we post breaking news. NEW! Check out our Merchandise Store for high-quality t-shirts, hats and more!
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