13 Aug “Project Restore Guyana has work to do”- Task Force Chairman KINGSTON - The multi-disciplinary Task Force that was formed by Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, yesterday held its first meeting in the conference room of the Guyana Forestry Commission. More than fifty persons including technical personnel, representatives of the private sector and the diplomatic community attended. Presented under the theme “Project Restore Guyana”, Chairman of the Task Force, Major General (Ret’d) Joe Singh, outlined the situation... Read more
12 Aug Parika/Bartica boat operators benefit from first aid training KINGSTON - Thirty two boat operators from the Parika/Bartica service benefitted from basic first aid training which was held in Region Seven (7) Bartica on July 25, 2015. This initiative was a collaborative effort between the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) and the Reliance Health Care Group Inc. with the objective being to equip all boat operators throughout Guyana with first aid training. Regional Chairman of Region Seven (7) Gordon Bradford said he is happ... Read more
12 Aug MARAD staff benefits from motivational training sessions KINGSTON - The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) held a training session for its junior staff at the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) Sports Club on July 15, 2015, as a step towards performance improvement in the work environment. A total of sixty nine (69) persons participated in the one day session. Those in attendance were staff from MARAD – Ports and Harbours Division, the Transport and Harbours Department, and the Georgetown Lighthouse. The two... Read more
11 Aug Hassel free travel for passengers transiting in T&T KINGSTON - A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Guyana and Trinidad to facilitate hassle free travel for Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) passengers transiting in the twin island republic took effect from August 5, 2015. The arrangement captured in the MoU is commonly referred to as the “One-Stop” security arrangement for screening of transit and transfer passengers. It is one of the mechanisms that are being encouraged by the International Civil Aviation Organiza... Read more
11 Aug Billions set aside for roads, bridges KINGSTON - Government plans to spend $13 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of roads and bridges across Guyana. This is according to Finance Minister Winston Jordon, who made the revelation during his presentation of Budget 2015 on Monday, August 10, 2015. "...in 2015, the sum of $13 billion has been allocated for the enhancing of roads and bridges throughout Guyana," he said. $1.6 billion of this amount, said Jordon, w... Read more
09 Aug GPL’s Deputy CEO transfers cash to US account - requests time to repay funds KINGSTON - Aerswar Deonarine, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO Administration) of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL), is currently seeking time to repay the $27M, which was transferred from the PetroCaribe fund to his personal bank account. This information was revealed during a press conference hosted by the Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, in the boardroom of his Ministry. “ I am aware that a letter was sent i... Read more
09 Aug Hon. Patterson pleased with 2015 budgetary allocation for MPI KINGSTON - Hon. David Patterson, who is responsible for public infrastructure in the country, is extremely pleased with the 2015 budgetary allocations earmarked for his Ministry. This year’s budget will be presented by Finance Minister Winston Jordan in the National Assembly, Parliament Building tomorrow, August 10, 2015 under the theme “A fresh start to the good life in a green economy.” “Having reviewed the submissions and being in extensive discussions with the Finan... Read more
09 Aug National Task Force to host first meeting August 13 Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson, at a press briefing on August 8 indicated that The National Task Force, headed by Major General Joe Singh, will host is first meeting on August 13, in the boardroom of the Guyana Forestry Commission. He explained that the first meeting will see just over fifty invitees in attendance and they will include technical personnel and the Diplomatic Corps. “Phase one of their reports will be delivered in ... Read more 09 Aug CJIA project to recommence in a week, will not exceed initial US$150 M price tag KINGSTON - Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson says an amicable solution has been reached with China Harbour Engineering Corporation (CHEC) over the Cheddi Jagan International Airport expansion project that will not see the project exceeding the initially proposed US$150 million. Patterson, during a press conference Saturday August 8 at the Ministry’s headquarters, said that last Tuesday Cabinet provided provisional approval to have the project continue. During the... Read more 08 Aug PUBLIC NOTICE KINGSTON - Hon. David Patterson, Minister of Public Infrastructure has designated Wednesdays to meet members of the public. Individuals will be able to interact with him between the hours of 10 am and 12 noon and 2 pm to 3 pm. NOTE: GENERAL OFFICE NUMBERS ARE 231-8127 OR 231-8128. Read more
09 Aug CJIA project to recommence in a week, will not exceed initial US$150 M price tag KINGSTON - Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson says an amicable solution has been reached with China Harbour Engineering Corporation (CHEC) over the Cheddi Jagan International Airport expansion project that will not see the project exceeding the initially proposed US$150 million. Patterson, during a press conference Saturday August 8 at the Ministry’s headquarters, said that last Tuesday Cabinet provided provisional approval to have the project continue. During the... Read more
08 Aug PUBLIC NOTICE KINGSTON - Hon. David Patterson, Minister of Public Infrastructure has designated Wednesdays to meet members of the public. Individuals will be able to interact with him between the hours of 10 am and 12 noon and 2 pm to 3 pm. NOTE: GENERAL OFFICE NUMBERS ARE 231-8127 OR 231-8128. Read more
