25 Oct CJIA to test its emergency responses Nov. 6 TIMEHRI - If a plane crashes at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) how effective will be the rescue response? On November 6, 2013, a full scale preparedness exercise will be unleashed to test the airport’s emergency responses while providing hands-on experience for airport and airline staff, hospitals, fire service, security and other emergency personnel. During the simulated exercise, personnel will respond as in a real scenario, including the use of s... Read more
25 Oct DHB records 10 drivers flouting its rules last month PETERS HALL – Ten drivers were either detained, warned or fined for offences while traversing the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) for the month of September. Data revealed that the most serious traffic breach occurred when a driver collided and broke two of the bridge’s barriers September 15. The culprit was fined $10,000. Failure to adhere to instruction, overtaking on Bridge, vehicle collisions and breech toll regulation were among the offences that were reported. ... Read more
24 Oct Press release: Timehri squatting farmers were offered help to relocate KINGSTON - It is unfortunate that the issue of cash crop and poultry farmers, who are squatting on Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), has been misconstrued in some sections of the media. The Ministry’s objective, in collaboration with the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), has always centered around communication and feedback. The Ministry has been engaging the farmers for several years – through letters and verbal communication - advising them of the ai... Read more
24 Oct Females cadets now part of Maritime Training KINGSTON - The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) for the first time in the history of the Department has employed females as part of its cadet training which is currently ongoing. The batch of 22 marine cadets which comprises of 17 males and 5 females is pursuing training in Marine Inspection and Piloting and they have completed one year so far. This programme, which is scheduled for a four year period, will expose the cadets to various vessels (both local and ... Read more
21 Oct Road Safety Management tackled at MPW workshop KINGSTON - A workshop designed to identify road safety challenges in Guyana and their corresponding solutions in accordance with international standards was recently held at the Ministry of Public Works (PWM) conference room. For two days – October 14 and 15 – internationally acclaimed son of the soil, Professor Bhagwant ‘Rohan’ Persaud of Ryerson University, Canada facilitated questions from 35 participants. The interactive sessions also provided an understandin... Read more
15 Oct Public Works Ministry condemns attack on CHEC technicians TIMEHRI - Three staffers of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) - the corporation executing the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) expansion project - were confronted by cutlass-wielding individuals who robbed one of them of a cell phone on October 12. The incident occurred around 1:45 pm. Investigations revealed that the CHEC staff were back filling sand to the north of the existing runway when three persons approached the sand truck operator menacingly with a c... Read more
14 Oct CJIA passengers to bypass screening process while transiting T&T KINGSTOWN - The tedious process of disembarking at Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) Piarco International Airport, passing through security before boarding an aircraft to the United States will be something of the past - effective November 1, 2013. The United States of America Transport Security Administration (TSA) has approved the request for the alternate procedure to be applied for GEO passengers transiting in Port of Spain (POS). Hon. Robeson Benn, Minister of Transpor... Read more
14 Oct 49 year-old missing in boating mishap KINGSTON - Patrick Kellowan is reportedly missing following a boat collision which occurred on October 12 in the lower Pomeroon River. According to the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), the mishap happened approximately 21:50 hrs. It is alleged that Edroy Gill, 22; Marloh Chappelle, 66 and Kellowan, 49 left a cricket match under the influence of alcohol and boarded a Ballahoo - and while proceeding up the river collided with a fishing vessel, w... Read more
11 Oct MARAD’s head expresses condolences to boat captain’s family KINGSTON – “Any loss of life at sea is a blow to us,” announced Claudette Rogers, the Director General of Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) on the tragic death of a boat captain on October 11. Carey Persaud, 49, lost his life during a boating mishap in the vicinity of Kamaira Range, Cuyuni River, Region Seven. Ms. Rogers expressed her condolences to Mr. Persaud’s family in their time of grief. She is also reminding individuals to adhere to safe... Read more
11 Oct CJIA opens Community Relations Office TIMEHRI - The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has opened a Community Relations Office as part of its mandate to ensure that the relocation process of individuals squatting on airport lands be a seamless one. The Ministry of Public Works (MPW) and CJIA were the architects behind the move. Dursatty Doodnauth-Mangru, the airport’s Commercial and Administration Officer, is optimistic that the squatters will appreciate that the facility is trying to improve communi... Read more
