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Gov’t injects $1.7B into Region One’s road infrastructure

Gov’t injects $1.7B into Region One’s road infrastructure

THE transformation of Guyana’s hinterland region is advancing significantly, as the government has injected the sum of $1.7 billion for the rehabilitation of vital roads in Region One (Barima-Waini). Spearheaded by the Ministry of Public Works Hinterland Roads Programme, this investment paves the way for improved accessibility, connectivity, and economic activities in many communities. One […]

‘Joe’ Jagmohan invests over $30M to convert Hampton Court rice field into community ground

‘Joe’ Jagmohan invests over $30M to convert Hampton Court rice field into community ground

Story and photos by Indrawattie Natram ESSEQUIBO born businessman, Parmeshwar Jagmohan, known as ‘Joe’, on Sunday, commissioned a community ground at Hampton Court, which was the end result of a more than $30 million investment. The businessman who is the Managing Director of International Imports and Supplies located at Lot 15 Garnett Street, Georgetown, spent […]

Six bridges completed on Kurupukari to Lethem stretch

Six bridges completed on Kurupukari to Lethem stretch

As the construction of the 32 bridges from Kurupukari to Lethem continues to move apace, six bridges have already been completed, the Ministry of Public Works announced on Friday. The completed bridges include those along the Small Mausiparu, Holder’s, Maipa, and Edward’s waterways. This lot was awarded to International Imports and Supplies. The other contractors […]

Upgrades to Linden/Ituni/Kwakwani Road significantly reduce travel time

Upgrades to Linden/Ituni/Kwakwani Road significantly reduce travel time

─ contractor commended for excellent work DPI, Guyana, Friday, September 7, 2018 Ongoing maintenance works on the Linden/Ituni/Kwakwani road have been welcomed by residents in the communities as it has already reduced travel time. Member of Parliament (MP), Audwin Rutherford, told the Department of Public Information (DPI) that the average travel time on the road, prior […]