03 Nov MARAD presents life jackets to Region Ten riverain schools KINGTON - Schools in the riverain areas of Region Ten were the most recent to benefit from a life jacket distribution campaign by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure. This latest distribution wave saw 96 children’s life jackets being handed over to Regional Chairman, Renis Morian for the Malali Primary, along with other schools in the lower river areas. Additionally, 12 adult life jackets were handed over to the Muritaro Primary... Read more
03 Nov GPOC lauds WCD businessmen for upgrade to Meten-Meer-Zorg & Fellowship POs KINGSTON - The management of the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) expressed its sincere gratitude to businessmen Halim Kahn and Rajiv Singh along with Commander Stephen Mansell of the Guyana Police Force ‘D’ Division for improving the accommodation facilities for Pensioners at the Meten-Meer-Zorg and Fellowship Post Offices. The Philanthropists made their official presentation to the Corporation on Monday November 2, 2015, through an unveiling ceremony in the presence of the... Read more
02 Nov Water accessibility, paved road for Timehri North residents KINGSTON - Persons living in the Timehri North area will benefit from better access to potable water and paved access road in the not too distant future. This announcement was made by Hon. David Patterson, Minister of Public Infrastructure, at Timehri North’s first Community Day on Saturday, October 31, 2015 in the Bourne Area. Organized by an action group, the Community Day was intended to foster better relationships among the more than 300 residents living in the area... Read more
02 Nov Nearly half of main city drains cleared KINGSTON - The first phase of the rehabilitation of the Georgetown drainage system has concluded, with 45% of the main drains cleared and a combined expenditure of more than $195 million. However, according to a release from the Government Information Agency (GINA), Chief Engineer of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Walter Willis noted, that one of the major challenges was the occupation of the reserves. “The reserves are occupied in various ways, with derelict vehicles, ven... Read more
29 Oct Berbice Bridge submits proposal on accepting Gov’t subsidy KINGSTON - The Management of the Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI) has indicated that they have submitted a proposal to the coalition government, accepting its proposed $40M subvention towards reduction of the toll. Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Annette Ferguson stated that indeed the proposal was sent by the bridge, indicating their willingness to accept the subvention being offered by the government, and that the document is with Cabinet current... Read more
28 Oct EU has played key role in Guyana’s sea, river defence development KINGSTON - The European Union (EU), which has been of major support to Guyana, via funding a number of development related projects, came in for high praise for particular efforts to improve sea and river defence structures countrywide. Geoffrey Vaughn, Coordinator of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s Works Services Group, stated that the EU has been funding and assisting the people of Guyana, in terms of sea and river defence works throughout the country. “Since ... Read more
28 Oct Hon. Patterson attending Energy conference in Barbados KINGSTON - Hon. David Patterson, Minister of Public Infrastructure is currently representing Guyana at the inauguration of the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) in Barbados today, October 28, 2015. CREE was endorsed by Caricom heads in July 2015 as the implementation hub for sustainable energy activities and projects within the region. This is the result of a partnership between the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (U... Read more
25 Oct Works on US$46.8M Vreed-en-Hoop-Hydronie road project underway KINGSTON - Works have commenced on the widening of the West Coast Demerara road from Vreed-en-Hoop to Hydronie which is a partnership project between the Government and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) valued at US$46.8M. Geoffrey Vaughn, Coordinator of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s Works Services Group said that works have commenced from the Hydronie, East Bank Essequibo end. “That’s approximately six kilometres from Hydronie coming down where utilities h... Read more
23 Oct Key hinterland roads to get attention KINGSTON - The transformation that has taken place thus far in and around the city has not only seen eye sores removed, but a number of city roads have been rehabilitated, much to the satisfaction of commuters. It is the intention of the administration to take this level of transformation to the outlying regions, and to do so, $640.9M will be spent to rehabilitate several hinterland roads that are in a terrible state of disrepair or deterioration. Geoffrey Vaughn, Coord... Read more
22 Oct COPA officials discuss long-term goals with MPI Ministers KINGSTON - Regional Sales Director, Diego Bermudez Parra, along with a team from COPA Airlines met with David Patterson, Minister of Public Infrastructure and Annette Ferguson, Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure earlier today in Hon. Patterson’s Boardroom. Among the issues discussed was COPA’s commitment to providing continued quality service to its passengers and the additional two flights which will be introduced to its Georgetown/Panama route from December 1... Read more
