08 Oct MPW addresses road signage, minibus operations KINGSTON - Top traffic officers, members of several minibus associations and minibus operators converged at the Public Works Ministry recently to discuss measures aimed at alleviating the number of accidents and tackle road safety measures. According to Chief Works Officer, Geoffrey Vaughn, frank opinions were voiced. “Minister [Robeson] Benn initiated the meeting because he was worried about the number of accidents involving mini-buses. Areas we touched on included ove... Read more
08 Oct CJIAC’s taxi drivers & Red Caps urged to be better ambassadors TIMEHRI - One of first impressions passengers arriving at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport gets of Guyana is from the interaction with the Red Cap porters and taxi drivers, which CJIA’s management intends to build on. At a meeting held a few days ago, the airport’s Chief Executive Officer Ramesh Ghir; Commercial and Administration Manager Durrsattie Doodnauth and Safety Officer Manmohan Balram engaged in a candid discussion with the authourized taxi drivers a... Read more
07 Oct GCCA: Ogle Airport mass casualty exercise favourable OGLE - Ogle International Airport mass causality exercise was deemed a success by the country’s aviation watchdog – the Guyana Civil Aviation Authourity (GCCA). Conducted on August 29, the exercise simulated an aircraft crash at the Ogle aerodrome with 50 plus victims, and after an evaluation by GCCA several recommendations were made to enhance the security and communication process in future exercises: Vehicles must be assigned or dedicated to aid the security ... Read more
07 Oct MV Canawaima sees an upsurge in passenger traffic MOLESON CREEK – The MV Canawaima that plies the Guyana/Suriname route saw an increase in the number of passenger in August, due mainly to the Carifesta X1 celebration in Suriname and the July/August school break. Data show that passengers moved were 20,556 as against 13,331 in July, an increase of 7,225 or 54.2 percent - the highest thus far for 2013. Similarly, vehicles movement were 1,952 as against 1,191 in July, an increase of 63.9 percent or761. Meanwhile, passenge... Read more
30 Sep MARAD distributes hygienic kits to boat captains KINGSTOWN - In observance of World Maritime Day 2013, the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), embarked on a sanitation drive which targeted boat operators at the Georgetown and Parika Stellings. Marine Cadets distributed hygienic kits to boat captains from the Georgetown/Vreed-en-Hoop, Parika/Supenaam, Parika /Bartica and Parika/Wakenamm Stellings on September 26. A total of 35 cleaning supplies were distributed to Captains for the cleaning of life jackets and t... Read more
30 Sep CJIA expansion attracts int’l interest GEORGETOWN – Several countries have shown interest in Guyana’s push to develop a new international airport, disclosed Robeson Benn, Minister of Public Works, who led a small delegation to the 38th International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly in Montreal, Canada. Representatives from Nigeria, Indonesia and other African countries quizzed Minister Benn on the opportunities that could be derived from the project. In-depth discussions were also held with Pri... Read more
30 Sep Fly Jamaica arrives in Guyana TIMEHRI - Fly Jamaica Airways made its inaugural flight to Guyana on Thursday, September 26. The Jamaica-based airline was given the green light to operate two routes out of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, the Guyana to New York route and the Georgetown to Toronto route. The services will operate with a Boeing 757-200ER aircraft, with a seating configuration of 12 business and 186 economy seats. Non-stop services from Kingston to Toronto, Canada and Toronto to G... Read more
25 Sep Government NOT responsible for any defects for CJIA expansion project GEORGETOWN - The Ministry of Public Works takes this opportunity to clarify some misconstrued information, peddled by some to cause anxiety in the public, as it relates to the contract inked between the Ministry and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC). They are: 1. Naming a Government Engineer for the project; 2. The construction of Section 1.13 of the FIDIC document in reference to its terms and conditions; 3. And per... Read more
22 Sep Three locales earmarked for new Harbour Bridge GEORGETOWN - A pre-feasibility study has been completed for the construction of a new Harbour Bridge with three possible locations pinpointed, announced Rolston Adams, General Manager of the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) during a press conference on Friday. The Government of Guyana sees the need for a new bridge to ease the traffic congestion along the East Bank corridor. “We have looked at locations, one being the existing location where the bridge is, or at New Hope o... Read more
22 Sep CJIAC CEO peeved over Fly Jamaica’s security comments TIMEHRI - Chief Executive Officer of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Ramesh Ghir, is livid over comments made by a Fly Jamaica Airways executive about the perceived lax security at the Airport. On Saturday during a press conference Director of Finance and Commerce Roxanne Reece stated that she would like to see a more reliable and efficient security system at CJIAC. However, Ghir responded. Below is his full statement: “It is very di... Read more
