Category: News

Residents of Karasabai are set to benefit from safer, faster and more reliable transportation following the commissioning of a modern airstrip on over the Easter weekend, a project President Mohamed Irfaan Ali described as transformative for the region. The upgraded facility is expected to serve more than 1,200 residents, significantly improving access to essential services […]

The Karasabai Airstrip upgrade project is now 70% complete, with both the runway and the new terminal building well advanced. Work on the 3,000ft by 50ft runway is nearing the final stages. The SPU-led team, inclusive of community participation, is currently executing the installation of 8-inch thick rigid paved concrete, engineered to a strength of […]

The new 2,500-foot rigid concrete airstrip at Aishalton, Region Nine has been officially commissioned, marking another major milestone in the Government of Guyana’s commitment to strengthening connectivity and accelerating development in hinterland communities. His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali highlighted the importance of the project in improving access and opportunity for residents of the Rupununi. […]

(Kaieteur News) – President Irfaan Ali on Monday joined residents of Paramakatoi Village and neighbouring communities in Region Eight to officially commission the newly upgraded $800 million airstrip. The airstrip which measures some 2,500 feet long and 50 feet wide, was upgraded to rigid pavement concrete by International Import & Supplies, who was awarded the contract […]

Repairs to the Paruima Airstrip in the Upper Mazaruni, in Region Seven, have been completed with International Import and Supplies to the tune of $397,000,000. The remote community, which has no road access, relies heavily on the airstrip as its primary connection to the rest of the country for critical medical, agricultural, and other supplies. […]

– Project to Redefine Travel, Business, and Connectivity in Region Nine – Minister Ramraj The Ministry of Public Works has commenced major rehabilitation works on the Aishalton Airstrip, located in Aishalton Village, South Rupununi, Region Nine. The airstrip is currently being upgraded to a 2,500-foot rigid concrete pavement. Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, […]

Public buildings in rural Guyana—health posts, schools, administrative offices, community centres—are lifelines. They anchor essential services, create local jobs, and signal long-term investment. Yet they face tough realities: riverine access, heavy rainfall, variable soils, limited grid power, and extended supply chains. Drawing on our experience supporting construction and maintenance across the regions, International Import and […]

By International Import and Supplies (IIS) Guyana’s housing demand is surging, and with it the need for reliable, future-ready infrastructure. Whether a scheme sits on the coastlands’ soft clays or the hinterland’s lateritic soils, the fundamentals are the same: plan carefully, build to standard, manage risks, and maintain proactively. Here’s a practical guide—drawn from on-the-ground […]

By International Import & Supplies (IIS) From the Pomeroon to the Rupununi, bridges are lifelines—connecting farms to markets, children to schools, and communities to essential services. Yet many rural crossings in Guyana sit on soft alluvium, flood-prone banks, and lateritic approaches that punish poorly designed works. Below, we share practical, field-tested best practices for building […]

Remote airstrips are lifelines for mining camps, health posts, and riverine and hinterland communities. Done right, they improve safety, cut travel time, and support livelihoods. Below we outline field-tested practices for building and upgrading rural airstrips in Guyana—balanced for reliability, cost, and maintainability. 1) Start with purpose, pilots, and the community Define use cases: medevac, […]