THE Guyana Chronicle apologises for any inconvenience caused by the errors in our previous article regarding the quarry project at Malali. Please disregard the previous information and refer to the corrected version below:

Japarts Construction, owned by Terry Singh, has clarified that his company is a partner to the international company Alya, which is the contractor for the Linden to Mabura Hill project. To support the project with stone and overall aggregates, Singh’s other company, Source One Supplies, has joined forces with Alya to establish a local quarry that meets international standards.

A formal application has been submitted to the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs for the establishment of a quarry within the Malali village.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali visited the area and expressed support for the investment in the project. Japarts Construction has promised that the quarry will also supply aggregates to the government’s overall projects. President Ali has suggested that the license be issued under the local company, Japarts Construction, as the quarry represents a long-term investment in Guyana.

The quarry license has been resubmitted under Japarts Construction, and as of December 2023, the company is waiting for formal approval from the respective government agencies. The project is expected to generate over 100 direct and indirect jobs in the region and require an immediate capital investment of US$5-US$6 million.