As 2017 draws to a close the Ministry of Public Infrastructure has awarded nearly two billion in contracts.
Of the 32 contracts whose awards were noted by Cabinet at its Sub-Committee meeting on Wednesday, 13 were granted by MoPI.
The largest of these was awarded for the rehabilitation of hinterland roads. A and S General Construction has won a contract in the sum of $318,215,550 for the construction of roads from Matthews Ridge to Baramita, Barima-Waini (Region One). Romel Jagroop General Construction has been awarded a $310,151,000 contract for Bartica-Potaro Road (52 to 72 Miles) in Cuyuni-Mazaruni, (Region Seven) while J.R. Ranch Incorporated won a $302,762,865 contract for Bartica-Potaro Road (33-52 Miles), Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven).
Damen Shipyard, Gorinchem of Holland has been awarded $256,250,000 for the procurement of a Pilot Launch for the Maritime Administration Depart-ment (MARAD)
Toolsie Persaud Quarries Incorporated has been ….
President proposes Benjamin as Chancellor
Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo will at the request of President David Granger attend a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the possible appointment of Chief Justice of Belize, Kenneth Benjamin as Chancellor of the local judiciary.
DDL worried sugar upheaval will cut molasses
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) yesterday expressed concern over plans for the downsizing of the sugar industry noting that its crucial molasses supply chain would be at risk.
No word on UN process for border controversy
As 2017 draws to a close a promised pronouncement on the way forward in the resolution of the Guyana-Venezuela Border controversy has not been delivered.
Wales feeling the squeeze a year after estate closure
Residents and business owners from the West Bank Demerara community of Wales and its environs say that since the closure of the estate, business has declined drastically and the community is now left “like a crying child missing its mother.” The Wales Estate has been closed by the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) for more than a year and the residents of the community and its environs say that they have noticed a drastic decrease in business and money flowing through the community, which has made Christmas bleak for them.
Drainage for avenues, other areas to be looked at – Town Clerk
Efforts will be made in the New Year to address issues affecting the underground drainage channels in city avenues, says Town Clerk Royston King.