Ministry of Public works Archives

December 15, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Works on Monday said the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge is structurally safe, following public concerns over pavement undulations observed on sections of the bridge. In a statement, the ministry said continuous monitoring of settlement observation points showed no abnormal movement in the bridge’s foundations, confirming that the structure remains stable […]

September 11, 2025

Urgent works have commenced at the collapsed section of Dennis and Middleton Streets in Georgetown, with residents calling for swift action to restore the busy roadway. The Ministry of Public Works said in a statement that the collapse on Wednesday was caused by the weight of a concrete truck. The area has been temporarily closed […]

August 21, 2025

The Ministry of Public Works is ramping up pressure on utility companies to accelerate the relocation of poles, pipelines, and cables that continue to delay sections of the Grove-to-Timehri road widening and expansion project. Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, recently met with representatives from GPL, GTT, Digicel, E-Networks, and GWI, urging them to expedite […]

July 17, 2025

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Residents of Region Eight are set to benefit from a series of infrastructure upgrades across Mahdia and surrounding communities, following the signing of 110 contracts valued at G$1.5 billion on Wednesday. A total of 45 contractors inked agreements to construct five kilometres of fixed-rate concrete roads and upgrade 25 bridges in Mahdia, Campbelltown, Brian Sucre […]

May 2, 2025

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Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, has filed a $60 million defamation lawsuit against former Georgetown Mayor, Pandit Ubraj Narine, over a Facebook post alleging a business relationship between the minister and Bhojnarine Bhola, owner of the Double Day Hotel. Adriana Younge,11, was found dead in a pool at the Double Day […]

April 3, 2025

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The Strathspey Bridge on the Railway Embankment along the East Coast of Demerara has been reopened to light vehicular traffic from 06:00 hrs today. This was confirmed by Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, who visited and inspected the bridge. The minister emphasised that trucks are not permitted to traverse the railway embankment. The bridge […]

March 22, 2025

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A new $880 million multi-purpose wharf is being constructed in Charity, Region Two, to replace the current dilapidated port facility. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, on Friday announced that construction work will commence immediately. The project has been in development for several years, with significant emphasis on community involvement to ensure the new […]

March 20, 2025

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The expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) is on track for completion no later than April 20th, according to Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, who visited and inspected the ongoing works on Tuesday. The minister made this disclosure during a meeting with contractors, airport engineers, and CJIA’s Chief Executive Officer, Ramesh Ghir, […]

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Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge safe for public use, says Edghill

Residents urge swift repairs to collapsed section at Dennis and Middleton Streets

Pressure mounts on utilities to clear encumbrances to Grove-to-Timehri Road Project

$1.5B in contracts signed in Mahdia

Minister Indar files $60M defamation lawsuit against former mayor

Trucks not permitted as Strathspey Bridge opens to light traffic

New Charity Wharf to feature floating dock, accommodate larger vessels

Edghill: CJIA expansion project on track for April deadline

City presents $5.697 billion budget, prioritises sanitation, to crackdown on tax defaulters

Springlands men charged with ammunition possession

West Ruimveldt Secondary hoping to win Massy U-18 football title

City presents $5.697 billion budget, prioritises sanitation, to crackdown on tax defaulters

Springlands men charged with ammunition possession

West Ruimveldt Secondary hoping to win Massy U-18 football title