CHAIRMAN of Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam), Mr. Parmanand Persaud has announced that the military floating base will be set up shortly at the mouth of the Pomeroon River.

He said the project was delayed because the Regional Administration does not have the kind of machinery to drive down long piles into the river bed required to anchor the pontoon that will house the base.
However, the machinery is currently being sourced from outside the region.
Persaud offered the update after another Councillor, Mr. Rudolph Williams called for the outpost to be established urgently, in light of the recent attacks on several boats that were fishing off the Pomeroon River mouth and Moruca sea coast.
Williams also commended the efforts of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Coast Guard for the brave effort that led to the capture of three pirates and recovery of several stolen outboard engines and other equipment in the Waini area of North West District.
The floating base is intended to monitor the movements of boats entering and leaving the Pomeroon River and give fishermen added security while at sea.