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Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge Project Stakeholders Meet; Minister Assures Community Concerns Will Be Addressed

October 12, 2024 A stakeholder meeting on the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge project recently brought together local residents, project officials, and regional representatives to discuss the much-anticipated infrastructure development. Lindeners expressed their concerns and suggestions on the multi-million-dollar bridge project aimed at enhancing connectivity between Linden and other regions. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, attended […]

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ExxonMobil Completes Pipeline for Guyana’s Gas-To-Energy Project

By Josiah WilliamsOctober 9, 2024 Georgetown, Guyana — The pipeline for the highly anticipated Gas-To-Energy (GTE) project is now mechanically complete, marking a significant milestone. The announcement came from ExxonMobil Guyana’s President, Alistair Routledge, who provided an update on the project at a media conference earlier today. Routledge highlighted that the risers for the pipeline […]

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Plaisance Vendors Begin Relocation for East Coast Demerara Road Project

By Delicia JanneireOct 8, 2024 Georgetown, Guyana — Vendors in Plaisance impacted by the East Coast Demerara (ECD) Railway Embankment New Four-Lane Road Project are relocating to a designated tarmac to accommodate the construction. On Tuesday night, 50 vendors drew lots to determine their new vending spaces, with a deadline to complete the move by […]

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Final Phase of Conversation Tree Road Project Nearing Completion

By Delicia JanneireOct 9, 2024 Georgetown, Guyana — The Conversation Tree Road Project, a significant infrastructure upgrade connecting the Rupert Craig Highway to Dennis Street, is approaching its final phase. Public Works Minister Juan Edghill recently conducted a site visit to assess the project’s progress, expressing satisfaction with the developments and noting that the October […]

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New Detour Road to Open as Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge Construction Advances

By Tracey Liverpool | October 8, 2024 The construction of the new Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge is progressing, and commuters between Mackenzie and Wismar will soon experience changes to traffic patterns. A detour road is scheduled to open on Monday, October 14, facilitating transportation during the construction phase. Civil engineer Pavil Magin from China Railway Construction Company […]

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Minister Indar Engages Region Three Residents to Address Infrastructure Needs

By Kimberly Giddings | October 9, 2024 In a continued effort to address community concerns and improve living standards, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, visited the communities of Goed Fortuin and De Kinderen in Region Three on Monday. The outreach was in response to residents’ requests for infrastructure upgrades and other […]

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Roadworks in Region 3 Set for Completion by December

By Delicia Janneire, October 8, 2024 The communities of Parfait Harmonie, West Minister, Onderneeming, and Lust-en-Rust in Region Three are set to see all internal and main roads completed by December, according to Public Works Minister Juan Edghill. Following a recent inspection, Minister Edghill noted that construction progress ranges from 10 to 55 percent, with […]

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Residents Praise Road and Drainage Improvements in Lodge and Surrounding Communities

By Delicia Janneire, October 8, 2024 Residents of Lodge, Werk-en-Rust, and Wortmanville have commended recent road and drainage upgrades, which were completed as part of a $200 million initiative by the Ministry of Public Works’ Special Projects Unit. These improvements are expected to enhance daily life for residents, providing safer, smoother access and benefiting local […]

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Guyana’s Growing Global Presence Fuels Economic Development

By Saskia WarrickOctober 7, 2024 Guyana is increasingly making its mark on the global stage, opening up new avenues for economic growth and regional collaboration, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd. He shared insights during the latest episode of the ‘Energy Perspectives’ podcast. Minister Todd emphasized that as a developing […]

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Swan Residents Receive Support for Home Construction and Community Development

By Kimberly GiddingsOctober 7, 2024 Residents recently allocated leased lands at Swan Extension along the Soesdyke Highway received valuable support this weekend to assist in building their homes and enhancing their community. Kwame McCoy, the Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Public Affairs, visited the community with a team from the […]

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