18 Nov Leguan Stelling under repairs LEGUAN - Maintenance works are presently ongoing at the Leguan stelling, Region Three. Workmen have commenced repairs to the timber decking of the stelling structure, while defective planks and beams are being removed and replace with new ones. Meanwhile, works to defective timber piles are soon to be carried out. Emergency works were also carried out on the low- ramp of the stelling with timber plank - temporarily supporting the bottom half of ramp whi... Read more
12 Nov German citizen kayaking across SA; arrives in Georgetown Nov. 8 KINGSTON - A Swedish citizen, who has circumnavigated more than nine countries with her Kayak, has rowed into Guyana for the first time – November 8, 2013. Freya Hoffmeister, 49, is currently kayaking the rivers of South America as part of her river expeditions. This former gymnast presently lives in Husum, North Germany. Some of countries she has navigated include Peru, Ecuador, and Columbia and plans are afoot to visit Suriname, Brazil and Uruguay. Apart fro... Read more
12 Nov MPW continues to rehabilitate roads KINGSTOWN – The Ministry of Public Works continues to push out its mandate by paving roadways for the safe usage of motorists and pedestrians. Against this backdrop, thoroughfares in and around Georgetown continue to be transformed. In fact, 3,000 feet of Princess Street between Louisa Row and Lombard Street was recently paved. According to Lawrence Mentis, an Engineer attached to the Works Services Group (WSG) within the Ministry, the cost for the repairs stood at $9,5... Read more
09 Nov ASL aircraft damaged; pilot averts disaster KWAKWANI - An Air Services Ltd. aircraft sustained wing damage after swerving to avoid hitting someone as it was about to land at the Kwakwani Airstrip, Region 10. The incident occurred at 10:17 h today, November 9, 2013. According Leola Narine, Assistant Regional Executive Officer (AREO), a young man who is deaf, alleged run across the airstrip just as a trainee pilot was about to land. Luckily, neither the pilot nor the young man received any injuries. The r... Read more
07 Nov Hon. Benn: All CJIA staff to be trained as first responders TIMEHRI - All personnel attached to the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) will be required to undergo first responder training. The recommendation was raised during an assessment and review session following a two hour full scale simulation exercise at the Timehri facility yesterday, November 6 - which tested fire, security and medical personnel’s abilities to respond to a disaster. Minister of Public Works, Robeson Benn was among a team of observers who critiqu... Read more
05 Nov CHEC commences runway extension work TIMEHRI - The extension of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) runway has begun in earnest with the contracting firm – China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) - tackling a trial section in the Timehri North area [beyond the localizer]. The project commenced two weeks ago. Minister of Public Works and Transport, Robeson Benn along with other Ministry and CJIA officials were taken on a site visit on October 31, where CHEC’s Engineers are removing t... Read more
03 Nov CJIA passengers surprised with Diwali treats TIMEHRI – Over 200 incoming passengers from New York were greeted with a sweet treat while entering the Arrivals Lounge at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on November 1. Bags of parsad – a sweet dessert synonymous with the Hindi holiday Diwali – were distributed by members of the Guyana Tourism Authourity (GTA) and CJIA. Read more
01 Nov Minister Benn honoured by female aviator KINGSTON - The Public Works Minister was gifted with a plaque featuring stamps of women who were instrumental in breaking down barriers in Guyana’s aviation sector. Avette Richards, sister of Brenda Richards presented Hon. Benn with the plaque on October 29, 2013 at his Wrights Lane’s office. According to Avette, her sister thought it was a fitting gesture to the Minister since he has been an advocate for pushing women to excel in the once dubbed “man’s world”. <... Read more
01 Nov FIFA’s trophy touched down at CJIA TIMEHRI - It is a golden masterpiece that many covet but only few can possess. The FIFA World Cup trophy – was on display for the Guyanese public on October 30 at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIAC) in the ongoing nine-month tour ahead of the World Cup tournament in Brazil next year. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony was on hand to unveil the trophy to a sea of reporters and cameramen. FIFA Representative Dwight Yorke, the airport’s... Read more
26 Oct CJIA dismisses three staff for soliciting money from passengers TIMEHRI - Three employees - two Ramp Attendants and an Airline Security - were dismissed over the past two weeks from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) after they were found to be soliciting money from passengers while on duty. This is in keeping with the airport’s zero-tolerance approach to any such act, which only serves to tarnish the reputation of the Corporation and its Stakeholders. Chief Executive Officer of CJIA, Ramesh Ghir said that under CJI... Read more
