Infrastructure works progressing at new Five Miles Housing Scheme, Bartica
(Department of Public Information) - Infrastructure works are moving apace at the new Five Miles Housing Scheme Phase II in Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni)...
More sea, river defence works slated for Regions Two, Three
Residents of Regions Two and Three can expect increased protection against flooding and erosion, as the Ministry of Public Works has announced significant investments...
Works progressing on Enmore/Foulis Industrial and Commercial Zone
Infrastructure works at the Enmore/Foulis Industrial and Commercial Zone on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) are progressing. Minister of Housing and Water, Collin...
Govt, Chinese company ink US$75M contract for Good Success to Timehri road improvement
The Ministry of Public Works has signed a design and build works contract with China Road and Bridge Corporation for the East Bank Road...
Govt opens bids for $4.1B in sea, river defence works
In a move to protect coastal and riverfront communities from the dangers of flooding and erosion, the government, through the Ministry of Public Works,...
Minister Edghill, Fmr. Region 10 REO clash over cheques not returned for unfinished projects
During today’s meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill and former Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region 10,...
Oppos. MPs grill Public Works Minister over expenditure of $6.6B, third location change for...
Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill found himself in the hot seat last night in the Committee of Supply as Opposition Parliamentarians grilled him...
Gov’t will obey law if compulsory acquisition of lands in path of new Dem....
Properties are within the path of the new Demerara Harbour Bridge, with owners now reportedly reneging on agreed-upon settlements and demanding more. This state...
“NONSENSE MUST STOP”: Weight limit for trucks on the cards – Min. Edghill
Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill has made an impassioned plea to truck operators to respect the weight limit on roads to prevent further damage...
Dismissing Budget 2024 is like refusing development – Minister Edghill
With a massive chunk of the proposed $1.146 Trillion dollar budget earmarked for public infrastructure, dismissing it would mean refusing development. This was the...
