The government has unveiled plans to relocate the Coast Guard from St. John’s Harbour to Camp Blizzard, a move aimed at facilitating the expansion of the port. Maurice Merchant, Director General of Communications, made the announcement during the weekly Cabinet press briefing on Thursday. He emphasized that the Ministry of Works has been tasked with preparing the new site, which already features a dock. The relocation will proceed once office spaces and living quarters for staff are completed at Camp Blizzard. Merchant highlighted that this initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance St. John’s port’s capacity and solidify its position as a key regional transshipment hub. The announcement comes on the heels of the recent acquisition of a US$6.2 million mobile harbor crane, which is expected to significantly boost the port’s operational efficiency, enabling it to handle over 60 containers per hour when integrated with existing infrastructure. The government’s long-term vision focuses on modernizing the port to attract more international trade and bolster economic growth.