{"id":12599,"date":"2023-09-10T20:40:47","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T20:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=12599"},"modified":"2023-09-10T21:00:10","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T21:00:10","slug":"mv-ma-lisha-a-milestone-in-guyanas-transportation-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/mv-ma-lisha-a-milestone-in-guyanas-transportation-system\/","title":{"rendered":"MV MA Lisha: A Milestone in Guyana&#8217;s Transportation System"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p>In January 2021, the Government of Guyana signed a contract with Gordon Reach Ship Builders and Engineer Ltd, Kolkata, India, to construct the MV MA Lisha. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After almost two years, the vessel&#8217;s design and construction were completed at a cost of US$12.7 million. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This marked a significant step forward in supporting the economic growth of Region 1 and meeting the increasing demand for ferry services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MV MA Lisha journeyed over 11,500 nautical miles from Kolkata, arriving in Guyana on April 6, 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 230-ft-long vessel has the capacity to accommodate 294 seated passengers, including 14 crew members, 18 small vehicles or 14 sedans, 10&#215;10 containers, and 2 trucks, with a total cargo capacity of 250 tons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MV MA Lisha is estimated to consume substantially less fuel than its predecessor, the MV Kimbia and it is expected to enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while providing a higher level of service to the people of Region One.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Captain Cleroy Haywood, who operates the vessel, assures passengers of safety and comfort during their journeys. The MV MA Lisha is a vital addition to Guyana&#8217;s transportation system, crucial for the country&#8217;s growth and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vessel&#8217;s arrival is a testament to Guyana&#8217;s transition into the food capital of the region. Improved transportation is a key factor in unlocking the country&#8217;s food potential. The efficient transport of goods and people is pivotal to the success of Guyana&#8217;s economy, and the MV MA Lisha plays a vital role in enhancing connectivity between regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MV MA Lisha not only signifies Guyana&#8217;s economic growth but also symbolizes the strength of the bond between Guyana and India. It is a testament to the spirit of friendship and collaboration between the two nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Guyana continues to progress towards becoming a regional food hub, the MV MA Lisha stands as a symbol of progress, connecting communities, fostering economic growth, and building a stronger future for the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In January 2021, the Government of Guyana signed a contract with Gordon Reach Ship Builders and Engineer Ltd, Kolkata, India, to construct the MV MA Lisha. After almost two years,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":12605,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[350],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12599","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12599","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12599"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12599\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12601,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12599\/revisions\/12601"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12605"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12599"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12599"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12599"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}