12 Jan Print Email Infrastructure Ministry, M&CC to coordinate 2016 activities KINGSTON - The Ministry of Public Infrastructure and the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) will be working closely together in a number of areas for 2016 and the two bodies have already begun their coordination. On Friday, January 8, 2016, Minister of Public Infrastructure, Honourable David Patterson, and Minister within the Ministry, Honourable Annette Ferguson, met with several representatives of M&CC. Among these representatives were Mayor Hamilton Gr... Read more
11 Jan MPI renames Force Account Unit KINGSTON - The Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s Force Account Unit has officially been renamed and is now the Special Projects Unit. The new name recently took effect after a decision was made last month. According to Minister of Public Infrastructure, Honourable David Patterson, the name change was a needed one. He explained that the Unit was initially created to conduct minor and emergency works. However, Minister Patterson said that over the years the ... Read more
11 Jan UAE offers technical support to Infrastructure Ministry KINGSTON - A meeting today, January 11, 2016, between the Ministers of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and representatives of the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has seen the Middle Eastern nation offering technical support to the Infrastructure Ministry in desired areas. Minister of Public Infrastructure, Honourable David Patterson, and Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Honourable Annette Ferguson, received a courtesy call this morning fr... Read more
11 Jan Guyana/Suriname Ferry service to boost output - Manager KINGSTON - Manager of the Moleson Creek Canawaima Ferry Service, Louise Williams has projected that there will be an increase in the number of passengers utilizing the ferry service which travels between Suriname and Guyana, this year. Last year, the total number of passengers moved by the MV Canawaima amounted to 120,000, a decrease of 8.8 percent in comparison to 2014, in which the company recorded 132,000 passengers utilizing the service. The Manager also noted that ... Read more
08 Jan MPI Ministers hear concerns of Berbice bus drivers affected by water taxi service KINGSTON - Bus drivers of the Route 56 Minibus Association today, January 8, 2016, met with Honourable Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson and Minister within the Ministry, Honourable Annette Ferguson, to voice their concerns over the impact of the Berbice River water taxi service on their livelihoods. A dozen Berbice bus drivers turned out at the Ministry where they received full attention from both Ministers. During the meeting, President of the Associat... Read more
05 Jan Aviation sector to be boosted- all aerodromes to be rehabilitated As the current administration continues to place emphasis on transforming the country’s infrastructure, emphasis is also being placed on the development of aerodromes. Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Annette Ferguson in recent interview with the Government Information Agency (GINA) said that the administration recognises that improved infrastructural networks can serve as a catalyst for development; as such Cabinet approved theupgrade of Guyana’s aerodromes.... Read more
05 Jan GPL to minimise operational cost – use of Vreed-en-Hoop wharf to be maximized The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) will soon minimiseits operational cost as the Vreed-en-Hoop wharf which was constructed by BK International to the tune of $242M, will begin to serve its purpose. Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson who has ministerial oversight of the agency at a recent press conference indicated that the trucking of fuel to the Vreed-en-Hoop station is expected to cease by mid-January, 2016 to a more economical method of di... Read more
04 Jan 6000 households benefitted from solar power under HEP - several projects on card for 2016 The Hinterland Electrification Programme that is under the purview of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure has achieved much success in supplying electricity across the hinterland. The company's Chief Executive Officer, Horace Williams during his presentation at the Ministry's year-end press conference, at the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority on December 31, 2015, said that over 6000 house holds benefitted from solar power in the hinterland. The provision of the s... Read more
03 Jan DHB's income in 2015 dipped - attributed to number of replacements done The Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation recorded a decline in total income for the year 2015. This information was disclosed by the bridge's General Manager Rawlston Adams during his presentation at the Ministry of Public Infrastructure's year-end press conference on Thursday, December 31, 2015. In 2014, the bridge received the sum of $567,624,557 for marine toll, vehicular toll, contractual works and other revenue, while in 2015, the bridge received the sum of $48... Read more
02 Jan Public Infrastructure Ministry made significant strides in 2015 - numerous projects to come on stream in 2016 KINGSTON - The Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) was so renamed from the Ministry of Public Works, by the Coalition Government after assuming office, to demonstrate the emphasis that will be placed on this ministry. MPI is quite large and has the following agencies: Works Services Group (WSG) - which executes roads, bridges and sea defence projects; Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) - responsible for the waterways, specifically ensuring safety thereon, and stakehol... Read more
