17 Jun In interest of a safer, modern airport - CJIA expansion continues KINGSTON - The expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) in Guyana continues with a view towards safety and creating an international hub for aircraft movement. Minister of Public Works Robeson recently pointed out that thus far, basic technical work has been done regarding the designs, and with a consulting firm now on board, the work will continue. He explained that test sections have been successfully done for the removal of pegasse and the relocatio... Read more
17 Jun STATEMENT: Charity Sea Defence being assessed KINGSTON - The Ministry’s River and Sea Defence Unit is currently assessing the best options to rehabilitate sections of the Charity River Defence which have been deteriorating over the past few weeks. Engineers have determined that heavy duty equipment/trucks that traverse the area - to the port facility – contribute to the vulnerability of defence. It is apt to note that the wharf is an economic drive in the community since it is a conduit for businesses to transport ... Read more
15 Jun Works Ministry wraps up GUY$4.5M road work at Stabroek Market KINGSTON - Commuters and motorists, who frequent the Donkey City, Stabroek Market Square, can traverse the road with ease now that it has been resurfaced. The Ministry of Public Works’ Force Account Unit (FAU) completed overlaying a large section of the Square on Friday, June 13, 2014 with asphalt concrete to bring the area to a more acceptable standard. Works Minister, Hon. Robeson Benn, was approached by the City Engineer's Department to execute the rehabilitation wor... Read more
12 Jun New traffic arrangements for Albert Street KINGSTON - Motorists are being advised that as of Monday June 16, 2014 - East and West bound traffic on Lamaha Street will be prohibited from turning right into Albert Street. Advance warning and junction signs have been installed and the traffic signals will be adjusted accordingly to allow for faster discharge of traffic through this intersection. Motorists should be careful to observe the No Right Turn Symbol. What that means is that: Read more
12 Jun Ministry of Works’ upgrade transforms outlook of ‘Donkey City’ KINGSTON - The Force Account Department (FAD) of the Ministry of Public Works has renovated ‘Donkey City’, situated in the vicinity of the Stelling at the Stabroek Market Square, so as to rid that area of its unsightly appearance and facilitate public hygiene. Lawrence Mentis, the Force Account Engineer for this project, said that the vicinity was riddled with potholes, and was the section worst affected by rainfall in the surrounding area. And although City Hall had provi... Read more 12 Jun T&HD responds to G/T ferry stelling stairway mishap KINGSTON - The Management of the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) wishes to express its concern at the way some sections of the media have portrayed the recent problems with the steps at the Georgetown Ferry Stelling on Monday June 9, 2014. These steps are used by the small passenger boats plying the Georgetown – Vreed-en-Hoop Service. At approximately 09:45 hours, it was reported to the T&HD that a speedboat had made a hard mooring into the stairs. This... Read more 11 Jun Roadside meat vendor attacks and wounds Ministry’s staff KINGSTON - A Ministry of Public Works employee was attacked and wounded with a meat saw last Friday when he attempted to remove a roadside meat vendor operating on Government reserves at New Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD). Four days before the incident, the vendor was given a “Notice of Violation” with respect to the erection of the permanent structure on the reserve, the penalties risked and necessary steps needed for approval to erect any structures. The vendor refus... Read more 06 Jun Min Benn hands over 8 motorcycles to GPF KINGSTON - The operational capacity of the ‘A’ Division Traffic Department of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has been bolstered, with the acquisition of eight motorcycles to its fleet. Today June 6, 2014 in front of Stabroek Market, Minister of Public Works, Robeson Benn officially handed over the motorcycles to his colleague Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee and Commissioner of Police (ag) Seelall Persaud. The special Honda motorcycles [two 500cc and s... Read more 06 Jun GCAA's statement on Paramakatoi Airstrip incident KINGSTON - The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority is currently conducting an investigation into the incident which occurred on June 2, 2014 at the Paramakatoi Airstrip in which a Cessna 206 aircraft owned and operated by Air Services Limited upon landing, veered off of the runway and ploughed through a barbed wire fence. The aircraft was at the time transporting cargo with only the pilot in command on board. The facts uncovered in the preliminary investigation do not sugge... Read more 03 Jun GCAA has eight new Air Traffic Control Officers KINGSTON - After two years of training eight Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs) are certified and have assumed their responsibilities at Ogle and the Cheddi Jagan International Airports control towers. Zulficar Mohamed,Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) stated that from reports received, he is impressed with the zest and professionalism demonstrated by the newest batch. “Air traffic control is a fast-paced job that requires an individu... Read more
12 Jun T&HD responds to G/T ferry stelling stairway mishap KINGSTON - The Management of the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) wishes to express its concern at the way some sections of the media have portrayed the recent problems with the steps at the Georgetown Ferry Stelling on Monday June 9, 2014. These steps are used by the small passenger boats plying the Georgetown – Vreed-en-Hoop Service. At approximately 09:45 hours, it was reported to the T&HD that a speedboat had made a hard mooring into the stairs. This... Read more
11 Jun Roadside meat vendor attacks and wounds Ministry’s staff KINGSTON - A Ministry of Public Works employee was attacked and wounded with a meat saw last Friday when he attempted to remove a roadside meat vendor operating on Government reserves at New Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD). Four days before the incident, the vendor was given a “Notice of Violation” with respect to the erection of the permanent structure on the reserve, the penalties risked and necessary steps needed for approval to erect any structures. The vendor refus... Read more
06 Jun Min Benn hands over 8 motorcycles to GPF KINGSTON - The operational capacity of the ‘A’ Division Traffic Department of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has been bolstered, with the acquisition of eight motorcycles to its fleet. Today June 6, 2014 in front of Stabroek Market, Minister of Public Works, Robeson Benn officially handed over the motorcycles to his colleague Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee and Commissioner of Police (ag) Seelall Persaud. The special Honda motorcycles [two 500cc and s... Read more
06 Jun GCAA's statement on Paramakatoi Airstrip incident KINGSTON - The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority is currently conducting an investigation into the incident which occurred on June 2, 2014 at the Paramakatoi Airstrip in which a Cessna 206 aircraft owned and operated by Air Services Limited upon landing, veered off of the runway and ploughed through a barbed wire fence. The aircraft was at the time transporting cargo with only the pilot in command on board. The facts uncovered in the preliminary investigation do not sugge... Read more
03 Jun GCAA has eight new Air Traffic Control Officers KINGSTON - After two years of training eight Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs) are certified and have assumed their responsibilities at Ogle and the Cheddi Jagan International Airports control towers. Zulficar Mohamed,Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) stated that from reports received, he is impressed with the zest and professionalism demonstrated by the newest batch. “Air traffic control is a fast-paced job that requires an individu... Read more
