DPI: A new bridge is set to be constructed across the Berbice River, and the contract is under negotiation. This is a development that promises to transform transport and economic activity in Region Six. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, shared this announcement on the Starting Point podcast aired on Wednesday. The project is […]
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Gov’t to address delays by contractors on bridge projects in Region Six – President Ali
The Government of Guyana plans to take action against contractors who are lagging behind on bridge construction in Region Six. During an outreach event in New Amsterdam, Berbice on Thursday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali expressed his surprise that liquidated damages haven’t yet been imposed on these contractors. “It seems to me that these contractors are […]
Government moves ahead with $250M upgrade to Anna Regina airstrip
The Ministry of Public Works has announced plans to rehabilitate the Anna Regina airstrip in Region Two, including a brand-new passenger waiting facility, in a project valued at just over $250 million. The upgrade is part of the government’s broader push to improve hinterland and coastal infrastructure while boosting tourism and economic activity along the […]
Guyana’s 2025–2030 transformation already unfolding, major bridges, roads, ports underway -Minister Edghill
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill says Guyana’s next five years of development are already in motion, not just “in the pipeline”, as he outlined major national projects on The Starting Point podcast with Kiana Wilburg and Fareeza Haniff. He confirmed that the new Berbice River bridge, similar to the Demerara crossing, has gone out […]
The Independence Boulevard turnaround – from dumpsite to one of Georgetown’s busiest weekend spots
-Minister Edghill speaks Independence Boulevard has quietly become one of Georgetown’s best transformation success stories, a turnaround so complete that many residents still can’t believe the change happened in the same place they once avoided. Just a few years ago, the stretch was widely known as a forgotten, foul-smelling dump site. Old tyres, scrap metal, […]
‘Safe City’ tech drives surge in traffic enforcement
DPI: The Safe City initiative is driving a surge in traffic enforcement nationwide, with more than 200 parking and obstruction cases recorded each week, according to Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh. Speaking at the launch of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Christmas Policing efforts on Friday, the traffic chief said the real-time camera system has become […]
Gov’t moves ahead with swine production and sausage plant at Garden of Eden
Guyana is pushing forward with plans to build a modern swine-production and sausage-processing facility at Garden of Eden, EBD, part of a wider effort to cut pork imports, expand local production and tap into regional markets. President Irfaan Ali had announced that government is ready to co-invest in new agro-processing projects, including a sausage plant […]
Bella Dam residents alarmed as man accused of damaging roads, stealing construction materials
Residents of Bella Dam, Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara, are raising serious concerns about a man they say is repeatedly damaging newly constructed roads and stealing materials meant for government works in the area. According to one villager, the individual- Bholanauth aka Alan- has been interfering with ongoing road upgrades in the backdam community, causing setbacks […]
Guyana and China Partner to Develop The New Joe Vieira Park, Marking 50 Years of Friendship
To commemorate five decades of friendship between Guyana and China, the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has announced plans for the much-anticipated Joe Vieira Park, a state-of-the-art sporting and recreational complex on the West Bank of Demerara. The project aims to revolutionize community recreation by promoting healthier lifestyles and fostering social connections through a range of […]
Government Moves to Clear Encroachments and Restore Order on Guyana’s Roadways
Guyana’s Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill has issued a firm warning to businesses, motorists, and citizens across the country to remove all illegal structures and encumbrances from government reserves and road shoulders, as part of a sweeping national effort to restore order, improve safety, and maintain efficiency on the nation’s roadways. In a […]