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September 17, 2025

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The government is exploring the most efficient route for a new connector road linking Providence on the East Bank corridor to the Ogle–Eccles Highway, aiming to minimise commuter disruption and delays. Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill announced the plans on Wednesday during a site visit to a roundabout under construction, which will connect […]

August 13, 2025

Janette Naidoo, 49, the wife of Daniel Gaindalall, 28, is appealing to the authorities to remove stray animals from the roads following the death of her husband on Tuesday. Gaindalall, who was riding his motorcycle at the time, lost his life after he collided with a pig on the Allness Public Road, Corentyne. He was […]

July 29, 2025

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A troubling rise in road fatalities has reignited national urgency, as government officials, law enforcement, international partners, and civil society gathered for the 2025 National Road Safety Stakeholders Forum, held this morning at the Police Officers’ Mess Annexe in Eve Leary. The forum, which was held under the theme “Do the Right Thing”, was hosted […]

April 10, 2025

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Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill has issued a one-week ultimatum to two contractors responsible for concrete roadworks in Kwakwani, Region 10, warning that failure to complete the projects will result in the termination of their contracts. Speaking during a community engagement in Kwakwani on Tuesday, Minister Edghill expressed frustration over the delays, noting that […]

March 31, 2025

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A total of 24 road projects, valued at $650.5 million, are currently underway in Port Kaituma, Region One. These roads are being upgraded from dirt surfaces to concrete to improve durability and accessibility. The projects are now 90 per cent complete and advancing steadily, following the awarding of contracts last November. The Ministry of Public […]

March 27, 2025

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The Essequibo Coast’s main thoroughfare will be upgraded to a four-lane highway as part of the government’s ongoing infrastructure development in Region Two. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement on Wednesday while commissioning the new $447 million Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority building. He said the highway’s design will be finalised before the […]

March 17, 2025

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The government plans to develop a highway from the new Demerara River Bridge, connecting Wales, Bartica, and ultimately Timehri on the East Bank of Demerara, to drive infrastructure and economic growth. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement on Sunday at the commissioning of the state-of-the-art $1.35 billion Wales Water Treatment Plant. He stated […]

March 12, 2025

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Traffic congestion will soon be a thing of the past for commuters travelling between the East Coast and East Bank of Demerara, as construction of the US$106.4 million Ogle to Eccles Road project enters its final stages. Approximately 70 per cent of the double bituminous surface has already been paved. A double bituminous surface […]

March 11, 2025

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Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, has announced that over $200 million has been allocated for the construction of farm-to-market roads in the Mahaica/Mahaicony/Abary Scheme. The minister made the disclosure during a recent meeting with farmers and residents, where he discussed several agricultural development projects set to be implemented. He highlighted that over the past four years, […]

Tag: road

New connector road to link Providence to Ogle–Eccles Highway

Widow appeals for removal of stray animals from roads

Rise in road fatalities sparks renewed calls for behavioural change

Edghill issues ultimatum to Kwakwani road contractors

$650 million Port Kaituma Road projects near completion

New four-lane highway for Essequibo Coast

Highway from Wales to Timehri on horizon

Ogle-Eccles Road project nears completion

$200M for farm roads in Mahaica, surrounding areas

'Move beyond rhetoric': Jagdeo stresses urgent, practical climate action

Celebrations erupt as three acquitted, one convicted in 2021 Sophia murder

Grid-connected solar programme launched to cut power costs

‘Move beyond rhetoric’: Jagdeo stresses urgent, practical climate action

Celebrations erupt as three acquitted, one convicted in 2021 Sophia murder

Grid-connected solar programme launched to cut power costs