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Demerara Harbour Bridge set for earlier reopening at 6 PM today – Edghill
The Demerara Harbour Bridge, which was closed to facilitate much-needed repair works this week, will reopen at 18:00 hrs on Thursday, six hours ahead of schedule.
This was announced by Public Works Minister Juan Edghill early Thursday…
Huawei interested in establishing ICT Academy in Guyana
By Fareeza Haniff in Shanghai
Fareeza@newsroom.gy
Technology giant, Huawei says it will work towards establishing an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Academy in Guyana in addition to sending a team of…
Hess nets US$119M in second quarter, expects higher production in Guyana this year
Hess Corporation, one of the United States (US) oil companies with a stake in the prolific Stabroek Block offshore Guyana, announced that it earned US$119 million in the second quarter of 2023 following increased oil production in Guyana…
First Shanghai/Guyana expo soon; Guyana can be manufacturing hub for electrical vehicles
By Fareeza Haniff in Shanghai
fareeza@newsroom.gy.
With a booming oil and gas industry, Guyana has captured the attention of the world and recognizing this, the country’s President, Dr Irfaan Ali continues to encourage…
Contractors urged to accelerate pace of Conversation Tree road project
With 65 percent of the project timeline already passed and only 25 percent of works completed, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill on Tuesday urged the contractors executing the road widening project from Conversation Tree to Dennis…
Praetorian Executive Protection Services launches corporate security consultancy division
See the statement from the Praetorian Executive Protection Services Inc. (PEPS):
Praetorian Executive Protection Services Inc. (PEPS), a leading security services provider, is proud to introduce its new division, Corporate Security…
Speedboats at Grove/Wales & Harbour Bridge will run hourly from 9PM as repair works continue
See below full release from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD):
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) is advising commuters that the water taxi services operating between Grove, East Bank Demerara and Wales, West…
More than 700 skilled workers to be employed in oil sector this year
Guyana’s Local Content Secretariat projects that 732 skilled workers will be employed by Tier-1 subcontractors in the oil and gas sector this year.
This is based on an assessment of the Local Content plans submitted by 25 major Tier-1…
Harbour Bridge closure: Works ahead of schedule but no word yet of sooner reopening
The Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) closed promptly at midnight Monday to facilitate much-needed repair works and already, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill says the works are ahead of schedule.
“There is no need for panic, we are doing…
Harbour Bridge closure: To avoid congestion, gov’t offers suggestion on speed boat use
The Demerara Harbour Bridge will be closed from midnight Monday to midnight Thursday to replace a span which was damaged last year.
The authorities have said all systems are in place to meet the timeline, while alternative measures,…