Hillsborough,
Carriacou, March 31, 2011- Government and the Grenada Industrial Development
Corporation (GIDC) are closer to signing a formal concessions’ agreement with
Osprey Lines Ltd., which could result in cheaper travel between Carriacou and
the mainland.
The
agreement, when finalized, will include waiver on spare parts and equipment purchased
by Osprey Lines; this, in turn, should lead to a reduction in the cost of
ticket prices.
At present
the cost of travelling on Osprey between Carriacou and Grenada is $160 return.
Many people have been clamouring for a price reduction.
Earlier this
week a meeting was held with Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique
Affairs, Senator George Prime, and officials of GIDC and Osprey Lines on
developing an action plan to expedite the process of reaching an agreement.
The signing
of an agreement will be a major achievement of the Tillman Thomas-led
administration, which has been constantly seeking ways to ease the economic
burdens faced by citizens.
Osprey
Lines Ltd. is considered the main form of transportation between Grenada the
sister isles, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Only one small airline, SVG Air,
services the air route between Grenada and Carriacou.
SOURCE:
Ministry of Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs
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