Following the latest developments regarding the Suspension of the Aqua Jewel's sailings, the professionals from Kythira They sent a letter of protest to the government, expressing their strong dissatisfaction and demanding immediate solutions.
According to their letter, the decision of the Seajets to suspend the only routes connecting the Kythira and Antikythira, along with Piraeus, the Peloponnese, and Crete, has disastrous consequences for the local economy and the lives of the residents. The island’s business owners speak of unacceptable development where jeopardizes the survival of businesses and residents, demanding immediate restoration of ferry service.
The sectors that have been hit hard
The letter highlights the serious problems that various professional sectors are already facing:
•Crisis in the primary sector: Η organic egg unit The island is in danger, as the inability to transport raw materials and products It will lead to the destruction of thousands of eggs, resulting in incalculable economic losses.
•A blow to farmers and ranchers: Without a supply of animal feed and raw materials, producers are unable to continue their operations.
•Shortage of basic goods in supermarkets: The inability to resupply leaves empty shelves, causing serious problems for residents and visitors.
•Collapse in exports of local products: Companies that export products off the island face risk of economic collapse due to the suspension of ferry service.
•Impact on gas stations and building materials businesses: Η supply shortage It affects the entire market on the island.
Serious risk to patients and emergency transport
In addition to the economic impact, the letter emphasizes that the suspension of the Aqua Jewel’s sailings will endanger the health and safety of residents. Emergency patients are difficult to transport, which increases the risk to human lives.
Request for Immediate Government Intervention
Professionals are calling for immediate solution on the issue, calling on the government, the Minister of Maritime Affairs, and every relevant agency to take decisive action, in order to ensure the smooth operation of the ferry service of Kythira and Antikythira.
The question that now arises is whether and when the government will respond to the demands of professionals, before the situation leads to complete isolation of the islands.
See the letter of protest:
