Supenaam
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Supenaam is a port village located in the Pomeroon-Supenaam region of Guyana. Supenaam is home to the ferry across the Essequibo River to Parika. The ferry is the main link between the western half of Guyana and the eastern half.{{cite news|url=https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2020/04/03/parika-supenaam-speedboats-service-suspended-amid-covid-19/ |title=Parika/Supenaam speedboats service suspended amid COVID-19 |website=Kaieteur News Online|access-date=27 November 2021|quote=Referred to as West Demerara and Essequibo coast in the report}}
Overview
Supenaam used to be an agricultural community dominated by sugar estates. During the Dutch colonial era, it served as the access point to Fort Island. The {{ill|Supenaam River|ceb}}, a tributary of the Essequibo, is mainly used for forestry and home to several sawmills.
In 1978, a speedboat service to Parika was initiated which boosted the economy of the village.{{cite news|url=https://www.guyanatimesinternational.com/supernaam-the-secondary-town/ |title=Supernaam: The Secondary Town |author=Isahak Basir |date=21 April 2017|access-date=27 November 2021|publisher=Guyana Times International}} The regular ferry used to depart from Adventure. In May 2010, a new stelling (harbour) was opened in Supenaam to serve as the new point of departure for the ferry. Several days later, the ramp collapsed under the weight of the vehicles.{{cite news|url=https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2016/03/09/six-years-later600m-supenaam-stelling-falling-apart-more-repairs-to-be-done/ |title=Six years later ... $600M Supenaam stelling falling apart, more repairs to be done|date=9 March 2016|access-date=27 November 2021}} The Essequibo Coast Road connects Supenaam with Charity on the Pomeroon River. The road was paved in 1998.{{cite web|url=http://ndsguyana.org/downloads/annex08.pdf |title=National Development Strategy (2001-2010) Annex 8 Transport|publisher=National Development Strategy|page=8}}
Supenaam has developed into a busy port, however for secondary education and health care, it is still depended on neighbouring Suddie.{{cite web|url=https://www.stabroeknews.com/2012/09/16/sunday/beyond-gt/supenaam/ |title=Supenaam |author=Alva Solomon|date=16 September 2021|access-date=27 November 2021}}
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External links
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Category:Populated places in Pomeroon-Supenaam
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