Ferry Docking Facility Handed Over

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Tourism News

Wednesday, 02 November 2011 02:30

By Everton Barnes

Antigua St John's - The European Union financed ferry docking facility in lower St John’s was formally handed over to the government of Antigua & Barbuda in a formal ceremony on Monday.

Both Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer and Montserrat Premier Reuben Meade officiated at the ceremony held as part of celebrations marking Antigua & Barbuda’s 30th anniversary of independence.

National Authorising Officer Ambassador Dr Clarence Henry said the facility was built with $3.5 M from the European Union, with the Antigua & Barbuda government contributing about $200,000.

The facility will enhance travel between Antigua and Montserrat. It became necessary after the devastation caused to Montserrat by the eruption of the Soufriere Hills Volcano between 1995 and 1997.

Henry noted however that the facility will not become operational until early next year, after the completion of a passenger landing unit, expected to begin at the end of November.

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