05 Aug Patterson tells private sector repairs to Linden/ Lethem road to be completed by month end Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson has reportedly assured the Private Sector Commission (PSC) that current repairs to the Linden to Lethem road will be completed by the end of August. In a press statement, the PSC noted that on Friday, Patterson and a team from his ministry, which included Minister in the Ministry, Annette Ferguson, held wide-ranging discussions with a delegation from the PSC on infrastructure projects, including r... Read more
25 Jul Rehab of Leguan ferry stelling pegged at $455m The rehabilitation of the Leguan Ferry Stelling, Region Three is estimated to cost some $455.3 Million according to an engineer’s estimate, which was presented to the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) yesterday, at the opening of bids. The project saw 10 local engineering and construction companies bid to carry out rehabilitation works. The bids were opened under the Transport and Harbours Department. Stabro... Read more
22 Jul Eight new airstrips in hinterland completed PUBLIC Infrastructure Minister David Patterson said hinterland development is a priority as he addressed Indigenous leaders on the final day of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Friday. According to Patterson, for the 2017/2018 period, many projects have been embarked upon to improve livelihoods of the Indigenous People. Eight airstrip projects, for example, have been completed in hinterland regions through the Infrastructure Development ... Read more
22 Jul Stanleytown residents dance AFTER almost a quarter of a century without street lights along the main thoroughfare, Stanleytown, New Amsterdam residents celebrated on the streets, after more than 30 electric lamps were switched on in that area on Thursday night. While the lights will provide a safer environment for residents, it will also help in minimising accidents and vending of narcotics in the area. Retired Town Clerk Angela Collins said the lights went out in the 1990s and she is happy to see... Read more
22 Jul MOPI TO TAKE OVER MAINTENANCE OF LINDEN/LETHEM ROAD. The Ministry of Public Infrastructure is expected to take back responsibility for repairs and maintenance of several interior roads amid a major delay by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) to award contracts to maintain the roadways. This was disclosed by Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson on Thursday night in the National Assembly. This was after opposition Chief Whip... Read more 19 Jul Disruption of Traffic on UG Public Road PUBLIC TRAFFIC ADVISORY Disruption of Traffic on UG Public Road The Special Projects Unit (SPU), under the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, wishes to inform the general public that UG Public Road between Sixth Street and the entrance of the University of Guyana, will be closed to facilitate Culvert works. This closure will occur on Saturday July 21, 2018 from 7:00hrs to 18:00hrs Sunday July 22, 2018. Read more 17 Jul Lethem trail to become operable soon – Minister Patterson Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson has indicated that the flood-damaged Linden-Lethem trail will be reopened soon. Speaking to media operatives yesterday at the National Toshao Council Conference, Minister Patterson explained that the contracts are already out for works on the road. The contract is for a year so it will be from this year Jun 1st to June 1st next year. So, we’ll try to ensure there is continued use of the road so the aim is to ensur... Read more 17 Jul We will never allow such increases – Min. Patterson on the Berbice Bridge tolls Amidst calls for the government to rethink its decision to not grant toll increases to the Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI), Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson says the government will not allow the draconian increases under any circumstances “The Government’s position remains the same. We think that the proposed cost by the Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI) is way in excess and would be burdensome to the citizens of Berbice, in Regions Five and ... Read more 11 Jul Infrastructural development high on Government’s agenda. Min. Harmon. Georgetown, Guyana — (July 11, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, said that the Government of Guyana has prioritised infrastructural development because it recognises that improved infrastructure is the cornerstone of socio-economic progress. “It is through construction that vital infrastructure, like roads bridges and airports, are put in place… Great importance and priority must, therefore, be given to construction and infrastructure as has been made clea... Read more 11 Jul $ 9.7Billion WCD Road Improvement Project Commissioned! The $9.7Billion West Coast Demerara Road Improvement Project was today commissioned at the De Willem Tarmac West Coast Demerara. The project was funded by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and Government of Guyana. Delivering the feature address was the Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson who noted that the project is evidence of the government’s pledge to the development of Guyana’s public infrastructure. “Today’s commissioning reiterates government’s commitmen... Read more
19 Jul Disruption of Traffic on UG Public Road PUBLIC TRAFFIC ADVISORY Disruption of Traffic on UG Public Road The Special Projects Unit (SPU), under the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, wishes to inform the general public that UG Public Road between Sixth Street and the entrance of the University of Guyana, will be closed to facilitate Culvert works. This closure will occur on Saturday July 21, 2018 from 7:00hrs to 18:00hrs Sunday July 22, 2018. Read more
17 Jul Lethem trail to become operable soon – Minister Patterson Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson has indicated that the flood-damaged Linden-Lethem trail will be reopened soon. Speaking to media operatives yesterday at the National Toshao Council Conference, Minister Patterson explained that the contracts are already out for works on the road. The contract is for a year so it will be from this year Jun 1st to June 1st next year. So, we’ll try to ensure there is continued use of the road so the aim is to ensur... Read more
17 Jul We will never allow such increases – Min. Patterson on the Berbice Bridge tolls Amidst calls for the government to rethink its decision to not grant toll increases to the Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI), Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson says the government will not allow the draconian increases under any circumstances “The Government’s position remains the same. We think that the proposed cost by the Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI) is way in excess and would be burdensome to the citizens of Berbice, in Regions Five and ... Read more
11 Jul Infrastructural development high on Government’s agenda. Min. Harmon. Georgetown, Guyana — (July 11, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, said that the Government of Guyana has prioritised infrastructural development because it recognises that improved infrastructure is the cornerstone of socio-economic progress. “It is through construction that vital infrastructure, like roads bridges and airports, are put in place… Great importance and priority must, therefore, be given to construction and infrastructure as has been made clea... Read more
11 Jul $ 9.7Billion WCD Road Improvement Project Commissioned! The $9.7Billion West Coast Demerara Road Improvement Project was today commissioned at the De Willem Tarmac West Coast Demerara. The project was funded by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and Government of Guyana. Delivering the feature address was the Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson who noted that the project is evidence of the government’s pledge to the development of Guyana’s public infrastructure. “Today’s commissioning reiterates government’s commitmen... Read more
