22 Jul What to do with the Amaila Road? Gov’t mulling cost recovery options KINGSTON - While government is still contemplating the future of the Amaila Fall Hydro-power Project (AFHP), should no plans be made to move forward with it, proposals for cost recovery from the US$42M Amaila Falls Access Road will be need to be gauged. According to Public Infrastructure Minister David Patterson, “what we are looking at is seeing some sort of cost recovery on the road. So right now we are doing assessments, who will benefit from the road and so on.” He ... Read more
20 Jul Mazaruni dockyard to be resuscitated KINGSTON - The Ministry of Public Infrastructure is planning to rehabilitate the now defunct Mazaruni Dockyards and will do so with the acquisition of a new complement of staff and equipment. Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Annette Ferguson visited the area on July 17, and it was concluded that there is an immediate need to resuscitate and revitalize the operations of that facility. “The Dockyard is the primary location for the repair of vess... Read more
16 Jul MPI engineers assesses GRA structural integrity following tremor KINGSTON - The Ministry of Public Infrastructure today, July 16 dispatched a team to assess the Guyana Revenue Authority head office on Camp Street after a tremor caused cracks in several parts of the building. Hon. David Patterson stated that half a dozen new cracks were found by the team of structural engineers. These would have developed due to tremors from an earthquake off of Barbados at around 11.20 am. It occurred about 125 km North-East of the capital, Bridgetow... Read more
15 Jul Engine failure confirmed as cause of plane crash during interior shuttle KINGSTON - A full report into the January 2014 plane crash which claimed the lives of Canadian Pilot Captain Blake Slater and Guyanese cargo handler Dwayne Jacobs has pointed to engine failure as the most likely cause of the accident. Former Public Works Ministry made the disclosure earlier in the year but did not release details. According to the extensive report by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), “the investigation revealed that the probable cause of the accident wa... Read more
10 Jul Road Safety education is key in addressing road tragedies KINGSTON - Speaking at a Stakeholders’ Consultation Meeting on Road Safety, Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson underscored the need for road safety education, noting that it is a key area in curbing road fatalities and tragedies as a whole. At the meeting at the Ocean View International Hotel, Liliendaal, which was hosted by the Guyana National Road Safety Council (GNRSC) in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Traffic Department and the Pan Americ... Read more
06 Jul GT restoration to be “tremendously expensive” KINGSTON - Though the supposed restoration of Georgetown has only just begun, Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, has already predicted that it will be “tremendously expensive”. During a recent press conference, Patterson spoke at length on the ongoing restoration. He said that it would take some time. So far, cleaning and the repair of outfalls have been high on the list of priorities in achieving restoration. Cabinet recently approved $75M to the Infra... Read more
03 Jul Work on Stabroek Market to begin shortly, vendors to be relocated KINGSTON - Stabroek Market may finally be getting its much needed repairs as demolition and restoration works are slated to commence on the age-old structure shortly, according to Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson. The Ministry of Public Infrastructure and the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) are expected to work together in the restoration efforts. Recently, the Minister told the media that the restoration works will be done in an effort to retain th... Read more
01 Jul Surinam Airways to make non-stop inaugural flight to Orlando, Florida on July 2 KINGSTON - Guyanese can now fly from Georgetown direct to Orlando, Florida, compliments of Surinam Airways. The Airline is scheduled to make its inaugural non-stop flight to the US city on July 2, 2015 from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). The Orlando bound flight should depart CJIA tomorrow at 10:30hrs and return on Friday, July 3 at 18:00hrs. It will operate once weekly for three months, after which an evaluation of the operation will be done to ascertain the way ... Read more
01 Jul Hon. Ferguson heads delegation at CASSOS meeting KINGSTON - Honourable Annette Ferguson, the Minister with responsibility for aviation in Guyana, is currently heading a delegation at the 15th Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System (CASSOS) Board of Directors meeting in Bridgetown, Barbados. The meeting commenced today July 1, 2015 and will conclude on Friday, July 3, 2015. Minister Ferguson is accompanied by Guyana Civil Aviation Authority’s (GCAA) Director General (ag), Chaitrani Heeralal and it... Read more
29 Jun Public infrastructure improvements outlined– new Demerara River Bridge, introduction of large buses among plans KINGSTON - River and sea transportation facilities will be improved for better services to the travelling public, Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson told the National Assembly during Friday’s sitting. Wharves and stellings are to be rehabilitated, since these facilities are key to enhancing competitiveness, both locally and internationally; in addition to fostering economic growth, supporting value added production, while facilitating better access to markets. ... Read more
