28 Oct CJIA project on schedule for December deadline Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) expansion project is still on schedule to be completed by December 31, says Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson. Work on the runway which began in 2013, resumed in late 2016 after the loan was restructured under the Coalition government. In a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI), Minister Patterson said the new Arrivals and Departure sections have been opened to passengers. He added that... Read more
28 Oct Consultations begin on update of Sea Defence Acts The importance of flood protection systems to Guyana’s social and economic development cannot be over-emphasised. Recognising this, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure in collaboration with the European Union held a meeting with stakeholders for a comprehensive revision of the Sea Defence Acts and Disaster Risk Management, earlier today. At the meeting, Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson said the collaboration is necessary to ... Read more
03 Oct Passenger boat operators honoured for exemplary safety practices The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) observed World Maritime Day 2018 by honouring passenger boat operators. At a simple ceremony held at MARAD’s Port and Harbour Division, Stabroek Square, more than a dozen speedboat operators who ply the Wakenaam, Bartica, Parika, Supernaam, Leguan and Georgetown routes were presented plaques for their exemplary safety practices and commitment to service by the Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson, a... Read more
03 Oct Residents of South Rupununi benefit from upgraded roads. Residents of South Rupununi can now travel with ease in and out of their communities following the repairs of several roads in various communities. The relief came within three weeks following diligent work by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure to repair access roads and bridges to facilitate the collaborative drilling of wells in South Rupununi, by the Brazilian and Guyanese armies. Hinterland Engineer, Jeffrey Walcott explained to the Department of Public Inf... Read more
03 Oct Wakenaam finally gets street lighting Residents of Wakenaam Island are basking in newly installed led lights around the Island community. In keeping with an announcement previously made by Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, the first batch of lights and were installed. The installation of the energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly led lights came amidst years of there being no street lights on the island, residents’ complaints and government’s ‘Green Agenda’ which seeks to ensure that the coun... Read more
22 Sep HIGH PRAISES AS CJIA’S NEW ARRIVALS TERMINAL BECOMES OPERATIONAL There was nothing but high praises from incoming passengers at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) who were processed using the facility’s new Arrivals Terminal which became fully operational today. Passengers on the incoming flights this morning were warmly greeted by the sweet sound of steel pan music and a taste of Guyana’s rich culture. The Department of Public Information (DPI) had the opportunity to speak with some of the passengers who lauded the ... Read more
19 Sep GPL improving services to health institutions in Region Two The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL Inc.) is working to create redundancy lines in its network at Anna Regina in order to improve services to health institutions in Region Two. This was highlighted by GPL’s Chief Executive Officer, Albert Gordon during a multi-stakeholder meeting over the weekend at the Regional Office in Anna Regina. This revelation came on the heels of challenges reportedly experienced at health centres and the district hospital during power outages. Read more
19 Sep Over 800 metres of sea-defence works completed on West Coast of Demerara Residents of Wallers Delight on the West Coast of Demerara are now free from saltwater intrusion as more than 800 meters of riprap sea-defence works have been completed. The project, which commenced in November 2017, was completed in three phases. BK International has executed 300 and 260 meters respectively of riprap sea-defence in two phases and Toolsie Persaud Construction completed another 300 meters. Speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI) Ministry... Read more
19 Sep MOPI optimising final design of new Moruca Bridge The Ministry of Public Infrastructure is putting measures in place to quickly address some residents’ concerns, as it optimises the final design for the new bridge at Moruca. Speaking with the Department of Public Information (DPI), Hinterland Engineer, Jeffrey Walcott explained that the geotechnical investigation for the new bridge was completed last July, and the ministry has since been working on the final design. The aim, he said, is to deliver a functional and resi... Read more
31 Aug Ministry of Public Infrastructure Public Notice - Sheriff Street - Mandela Road Enhancement Project Road works on Sheriff Street (Rupert Craig Highway to David St) The Ministry of Public Infrastructure wishes to advise the general public that the construction works have commenced on Sheriff Street, between Rupert Craig Highway to David Street. Traffic will be monitored in order to minimize disruptions during the peak periods of 07:00hrs to 09:00hrs, and 15:00 to 17:00hrs. Road users are advised to, as best as possible, avoid... Read more
