10 May Kitty roundabout to significantly reduce traffic delays In less than three weeks, the Kitty roundabout will be officially opened to motorists. The project which is approximately 98 percent complete, is in its final stage with road markings and installation of signs ongoing. Infrastructure, Design Engineer, Imran Baksh explained that the previous intersection was transformed to a roundabout because there will be fewer collision points, while traffic delays will significantly reduce. “It [roundabout] also allows for reduced delays... Read more
04 May CJIA check-in facility could open weekend ONCE testing goes according to plan, access to the upgraded Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) could commence with the official opening of the facilities new departure check-in area. Senior airport officials told the Guyana Chronicle that testing of the airport’s check-in facility commenced Thursday to ascertain the operational readiness of the facility. “We are currently doing tests on one airline to see if the facility, all the workers, electronics and everything ... Read more
04 May Region 2 residents call for rehabilitation of Queenstown High Bridge in Essequibo. MOPI NEWS | On Friday, May 4, Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson, conducted an assessment of the Queenstown High Bridge in Essequibo. According to Bridges and Roads Engineer, Philip Amos, the 99ft bridge which has been in need of repairs for years is crucial to the transportation of lumber and agricultural produce etc. in the region. Fitzroy Fredericks, President of the Queenstown Development Association who organised the visit, said th... Read more
03 May Street lamps to be installed along East Bank of Berbice Road According to Resident Engineer, Joel Tucker, the $1.2B rehabilitation project will see the installation of street lights beginning at Stanleytown and concluding at Everton Village. “The street lights should be installed very early this month and will see a significant improvement in terms of the lighting of the embankment even before it is completed.” He explained that poles have already been installed and teams from the GWI, GPL and GTT are currently on the ground ensuring reloc... Read more
02 May GPF Traffic Ranks get First Roundabout Training at MOPI MOPI NEWS: On Wednesday, May 2, 2018, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Maintenance, Traffic and Safety, Transport and Planning and Design Engineer departments conducted its first training exercise with over 13 Officers of the Guyana Police Force Traffic Department on the usage of the soon to be commissioned Kitty Roundabout. Kister Hinds, Maintenance/Traffic/Safety, and Project Coordinator said that while the ro... Read more 30 Apr Elevators for Pedestrian Overpasses to be installed shortly – MPI Elevators for the pedestrian overpasses at Houston, Peter’s Hall, Eccles, Providence and Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) have arrived in the country and are expected to be installed shortly. The elevators were manufactured by Cibes Lift Group AB, of Gävle Sweden, and supplied by their authorised distributors for the Caribbean, RBP Lifts Limited in Trinidad. Project Manager (ag), Donor Programmes at the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Mark Greene expl... Read more 30 Apr “Take back your communities at upcoming LGE”- Min. Ferguson Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson urged residents of Plaisance, Goedverwagting and Sparendaam on the East Coast Demerara to actively participate in the upcoming Local Government Elections. At a community meeting held at the Plaisance Primary School on Sunday, the Minister reminded residents that the elections represent an opportunity for them to elect councils and councillors who will ensure the development of their respective communiti... Read more 30 Apr Infrastructure Minister, team assess East Coast communities -commitment made to upgrade roads, bridges and street lights The stalled rehabilitation of the Grahams Street in Plaisance will soon recommence. This follows a commitment by Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson to ensure the roadworks are resumed The repairs to the street began under the then Public Works Ministry. “The Ministry will work along with the regional administration, to have our technical teams conduct a feasibility study and assessment and then proceed to have the necessary measures ... Read more 27 Apr Parliamentary tour of CJIA Expansion Project The parliamentary tour of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport expansion project is underway! The response has been overwhelming, with parliamentarians, Parliament staff, — including the Speaker and clerk! — members of the media, and representatives of the private and tourism sector being in attendance. Follow us on our facebook page for more photos as well. Read more 26 Apr Over 9,000 gallons of illegal fuel seized in first quarter – GEA – reminds all licence-holders of timely renewal of requisite documentation IN the first quarter of 2018, the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) visited 3,191 sites and collected 8,339 fuel samples and seven discoveries of illegal fuel were recorded, with over 9,000 gallons of gasoline and diesel seized. This, the agency noted, is an achievement of 22 per cent and 24 per cent respectively for its annual target. Additionally, the GEA noted that there hav... Read more
30 Apr Elevators for Pedestrian Overpasses to be installed shortly – MPI Elevators for the pedestrian overpasses at Houston, Peter’s Hall, Eccles, Providence and Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) have arrived in the country and are expected to be installed shortly. The elevators were manufactured by Cibes Lift Group AB, of Gävle Sweden, and supplied by their authorised distributors for the Caribbean, RBP Lifts Limited in Trinidad. Project Manager (ag), Donor Programmes at the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Mark Greene expl... Read more
30 Apr “Take back your communities at upcoming LGE”- Min. Ferguson Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson urged residents of Plaisance, Goedverwagting and Sparendaam on the East Coast Demerara to actively participate in the upcoming Local Government Elections. At a community meeting held at the Plaisance Primary School on Sunday, the Minister reminded residents that the elections represent an opportunity for them to elect councils and councillors who will ensure the development of their respective communiti... Read more
30 Apr Infrastructure Minister, team assess East Coast communities -commitment made to upgrade roads, bridges and street lights The stalled rehabilitation of the Grahams Street in Plaisance will soon recommence. This follows a commitment by Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson to ensure the roadworks are resumed The repairs to the street began under the then Public Works Ministry. “The Ministry will work along with the regional administration, to have our technical teams conduct a feasibility study and assessment and then proceed to have the necessary measures ... Read more
27 Apr Parliamentary tour of CJIA Expansion Project The parliamentary tour of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport expansion project is underway! The response has been overwhelming, with parliamentarians, Parliament staff, — including the Speaker and clerk! — members of the media, and representatives of the private and tourism sector being in attendance. Follow us on our facebook page for more photos as well. Read more
26 Apr Over 9,000 gallons of illegal fuel seized in first quarter – GEA – reminds all licence-holders of timely renewal of requisite documentation IN the first quarter of 2018, the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) visited 3,191 sites and collected 8,339 fuel samples and seven discoveries of illegal fuel were recorded, with over 9,000 gallons of gasoline and diesel seized. This, the agency noted, is an achievement of 22 per cent and 24 per cent respectively for its annual target. Additionally, the GEA noted that there hav... Read more
