08 Dec Gov’t, EU partner for sustainable management of Guyana’s sea defence KINGSTON - The Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) is looking at ways to improve Guyana’s sea defence system, and as such is in the process of finalising a coastal engineering design manual, with the support of the European Union (EU). A two-day staff training workshop kicked off today, December 8, 2015, at the Cara Lodge and Minister of Public Infrastructure, Honourable David Patterson as well as EU Ambassador to Guyana, Jernej Videtič, delivered brief ... Read more
08 Dec Wakenaam stelling admin to receive attention - Following numerous complaints from residents KINGSTON - Following the cries of residents of Wakenaam, the administration of the Wakenaam stelling, under the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, will come under scrutiny. These complaints were voiced by the residents to Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Honourable Annette Ferguson, during her visit on Monday December 7, 2015. The visit was a part of Minister Ferguson’s manda... Read more
08 Dec MPI participates in Prime Minister’s Essequibo outreach KINGSTON - The Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) on Saturday December 5, 2015, participated in an outreach to Essequibo and used the opportunity to meaningfully interact with the public. The outreach was put together by the Office of Prime Minister, Honourable Moses Nagamootoo, and was held at the Anna Regina Multilateral School. The outreach, under the theme “Rally for Guyana”, was the perfect opportunity for Essequibians to voice their concerns as we... Read more
02 Dec Lady Northcote sets sail for Port Kaituma KINGSTON - Motor Vessel Lady Northcote today, December 2, 2015, set sail for Port Kaituma, Region One, months after it was docked for major repair works. Loaded with people, cargo and vehicles, Lady Northcote departed from the Water Street Wharf, Kingston shortly after 11:00hrs. The wharf was a hive of activity; crew members of Lady Northcote milled around to ensure that everything was in working condition while passengers prepared themselves for the long jo... Read more
02 Dec MPI awaiting BBCI response on toll reductions KINGSTON - The Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) wishes to inform the public that an agreement for the reduction of tolls is still being brokered with the Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI). In the month of November 2015, MPI sent its draft agreement to BBCI for review, in relation to toll reductions. Another copy of the proposed agreementwas sent to BBCI yesterday, November 30, 2015. The Ministry has been informed that this document is current... Read more
30 Nov $76M rehab slated for stellings KINGSTON - The Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure will be embarking upon $76M worth of rehabilitation works for the Bartica, Leguan and Parika stellings. For the Bartica stelling, T&HD will be undertaking $30M worth of rehabilitation. Major works will include a change of decking; fixing of piles; and upgrades to the office area and the washrooms. The next phase of the rehabilitation of the Bartica stelli... Read more
30 Nov 19 Timehri North residents to be relocated for CJIA runway extension KINGSTON - Minister of Public Infrastructure, Honourable David Patterson, yesterday, November 29, 2015, met with residents of Timehri North for discussions on the community and the planned Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) expansion. As part of the extension of CJIA’s runway, 19 homes in Timehri North will be relocated since they are in the direct path of the proposed site. Minister Patterson yesterday held two meetings with residents of th... Read more
28 Nov MPI to be part of ‘USA Today’ supplement for Guyana’s 50th anniversary KINGSTON - Minister of Public Infrastructure, Honourable David Patterson, today, November 27, 2015, met with a representative from United World, an international communication agency that is currently developing a socioeconomic report on Guyana. This report is set to be published as a special supplement in the USA Today, a renowned United States newspaper, and will commemorate Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary. Pablo Dabrio, Project Editor fro... Read more
28 Nov Dutch Team presents recommendations on local drainage - Final report slated for year-end KINGSTON - After days of analysing Guyana’s drainage system, the Dutch Risk Reduction (DRR) Team last evening, November 26, 2015, presented its recommendations on the way forward for Guyana. Minister of Public Infrastructure, Honourable David Patterson was present for the session which took place at a boardroom in the Ministry of Agriculture. Minister of Agriculture, Honourable Noel Holder, was also present. During remarks following a presentation by the DRR Team, Minis... Read more
26 Nov $140M repair works scheduled for T&HD vessels KINGSTON - As part of its mandate to provide quality and safe service to the Guyanese public, the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD), under the Ministry of Infrastructure, is undergoing repair works to motor vessels, Kimbia and Sandaka. Both MV Kimbia and MV Sandaka were docked yesterday, November 25, 2015, at the Guyana National Industrial Corporation (GNIC) and T&HD’s Mazaruni Dockyard, respectively. With regards to MV Kimbia, the vessel’s estimated repa... Read more
