Tag: airstrip

January 6, 2026
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The newly commissioned Paramakatoi airstrip is expected to spur agriculture and tourism in Region Eight, as the government works to improve connectivity and economic opportunities in remote communities. The 2,500-foot-long, 50-foot-wide concrete runway, built at a cost of approximately $799.7 million, replaces a former laterite strip, providing safer and more reliable conditions for aircraft. Authorities […]

July 27, 2025
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Air travel to the Amerindian village of Karisparu in Region Eight is now safer and more dependable following a $314.4 million upgrade to the community’s airstrip. The investment transformed the once uneven, sand-gravel runway—previously prone to waterlogging during heavy rainfall and poor aircraft performance in dry conditions—into a fully functional concrete surface. According to the […]

July 2, 2025
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A new airstrip was today commissioned in the farming community of Handsome Tree, Mahaica, Region Four, by Air Services Limited. The project promises to transform access, efficiency, and economic prospects for the region. Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, who holds responsibility for the aviation sector, joined company executives for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and spoke […]


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