16 Jun MPI seeking US assistance for maritime & aviation sectors Published: 16 June 2015 KINGSTON - Hon. David Patterson, Minister of Public Infrastructure (MPI), has sought the assistance from the United States of America to provide technical assistance and regulatory oversight for Guyana’s maritime and aviation sectors. He made the petition to Bryan Hunt, US Chargé d'Affaires to Guyana, who paid a courtesy call on the Minister, at the Ministry’s Conference Room yesterday, June 15, 2015. The establishment of a Document Management System was also discussed.... Read more
16 Jun Liliendaal Bridge re-opened to traffic KINGSTON - Traffic flowed again on Monday afternoon, June 15, 2015 on the Liliendaal Bridge following a weeklong closure to carry out extensive works to fortify the structure. The bridge reopened around 17:00 h. Repairs to the bridge’s structure were executed by Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB), while its surfacing was done by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s Force Account Unit (FAU). An estimated cost of the project is GY $12M. Read more
14 Jun Hon. Ferguson commences familiarization tours KINGSTON - Less than two weeks after being sworn in as Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Hon. Annette Ferguson ‘kick-started’ a familiarization assessment of ongoing projects in Region Six. On June 5, 2015, Ms. Ferguson, one of the youngest Ministers within the new Government, visited Bushlot, Corentyne where she was able to gauge the recently completed sea defence work in the area. The Minister also toured the Canawaima Management Company, which operates the... Read more
12 Jun Indian High Commissioner pays courtesy call on Public Infrastructure Ministers KINGSTON - Venkatachalam Mahalingam, Indian High Commissioner to Guyana, today June 12, 2015 paid a courtesy call to the country’s Public Infrastructure Ministers at their Wight’s Lane office. The visit was to congratulate Hon. David Patterson and Hon. Annette Ferguson, Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure on their appointments and discussed issues of bilateral interest in the infrastructure sector. Mr. Mahalingam also updated the Ministers on Exim Bank... Read more
08 Jun Permission given to transport stranded airline passengers to Venezuela - Minister Patterson KINGSTON - There is some relief in sight for the more than 40 Venezuelan passengers who were stranded in Guyana following a decision by the Guyana Government, via the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), not to allow Venezuelan state-owned airline, Conviasa Airlines to land in the country over the non-payment of its bond. Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, with responsibility for the transportation sector said on Sunday, June 7, 2015, perm... Read more
07 Jun Desilting of city canals moving apace KINGSTON - The desilting and cleaning of several major canals in and around the city of Georgetown are moving apace in an effort of providing flood relief and enhancing irrigation in vulnerable areas. The multi-faceted initiative involves the following agencies: the Force Account Unit (FAU)-Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI); National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) –Ministry of Agriculture and the Mayor and City Council (M&CC). Today, June 6, 2015, th... Read more
05 Jun Biography: Hon. Annette Ferguson, Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure KINGSTON - Hon. Ferguson has a wealth of experience in Management. Prior to her Ministerial appointment, she worked assiduously as a Field Support Officer, USAID (Admin), as was instrumental in strengthening Non-Governmental organizations (NGOs) and Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) in resources policies and practices. She was involved, for many years, advocating social issues, with specific focus on life counseling, HIV/AIDS support, adolescence guidance and... Read more
04 Jun Cabinet approves multi-disciplinary task force to deal with City’s drainage situation KINGSTON - The establishment of a multi-disciplinary task force, which will include members of civil society, has been approved by Cabinet to aid the City’s transformation under the new government and completely turn the drainage situation around. This was announced by Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson, on June 3, 2015 during a press conference at his Ministry’s Boardroom, Wight’s Lane, Kingston, Georgetown. The task force, for which the Minister is to b... Read more
04 Jun FEATURE: Guyana can learn from Singapore’s model of sustainable transportation KINGSTON - With a population of 5.4 million people, a land area of 716 sq km(smaller than Region 4) and no known natural resources, Singapore when it gained its independence from Great Britain in 1963 and from Malaysia in 1965, displayed all the propensities of a failed state. However, through strong visionary leadership, good governance and a highly skilled and dedicated labour force, Singapore has been transformed into the “envy of the world,” ... Read more
03 Jun Cabinet approves $75M for restoration work – as flood waters abate KINGSTON - Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson today, June 3, 2015 reported that Cabinet has released $75M from the Emergency Fund for desilitng and land clearing in an attempt to reduce flooding and for draining water out of the city. The Minister made this announcement during a press conference at the Ministry’s office in Wight’s Lane, where he gave an update on the flooding that occurred on May 31. The press conference was hosted ... Read more
