THE Government of Guyana is making substantial strides in bolstering the nation’s infrastructure through two significant road rehabilitation projects, marking a total investment exceeding GYD 434 million.

In a series of contract signings facilitated by the Basc Needs Trust Fund (BNTF), key regions are set to undergo transformative improvements in transportation networks.

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Region Two (Anna Regina) and Region 4 (Haslington/Grove) Road Rehabilitation Contracts.

On December 28, 2023, the Government signed contracts valued at GYD 134,293,330 for the rehabilitation of roads in Region Two (Anna Regina) and Region Four (Haslington/Grove).

The contracts were awarded to renowned contractors: Region Two (Anna Regina): Vijay Persaud & Sons Contracting Services, contract amount: GYD 54,739,492; Region Four (Haslington/Grove): Builders Hardware General Supplies and Construction, contract amount: GYD 79,553,838.

The BNTF, a grant-funded programme by the Caribbean Development Bank, focuses on poverty reduction and community development, specifically under the Basic Community Access and Drainage (BCAD) sector.

Since 1993, Guyana has continuously received funding, implementing over 600 sub-projects across regions 1-10. The ongoing 10th Cycle addresses critical community needs.

Key figures present at the signing included Karen Roopchand (Project Manager, BNTF), Ajay Bissessar (Project Engineer, BNTF), Beverley Bunbury (Community Liaison Officer, BNTF), along with representatives of the Supervision Consultant, E & A Consultants Inc. (Rudolph Anthony), and contractors Nicholas Samaroo (Builders Hardware General Supplies and Construction) and Dularie Persaud, Vijay Persaud (Vijay Persaud & Sons Contracting Services).

This initiative is poised to significantly contribute to improved transportation infrastructure, fostering economic development and enhancing the overall quality of life for residents in the designated regions, aligning with the government’s commitment to building resilient and thriving communitie

REGIONS FIVE AND SIX ROAD REHABILITATION CONTRACTS

In another strategic move, the Government of Guyana, through the BNTF, sealed contracts worth GYD 300,592,285 on December 22, 2023.

These contracts target road rehabilitation in regions Five and Six, specifically focusing on Bushlot to Bath (Anna Regina, Region #5), Black Bush Polder (Yakusari, Region #6), and Kilcoy/Hampshire (Region #6).

The contracts were awarded to the following contractors: Bushlot to Bath, Region #5: Builders Engineering and Architectural Consultancy, contract amount: GYD 71,685,660; Black Bush Polder, Region #6: Arjune Construction Inc., contract amount: GYD 123,308,125; Kilcoy/Hampshire, Region #6: Bisram Trucking Service, contract amount: GYD 105,598,500.

The BNTF, funded by the Caribbean Development Bank, operates as a cyclical grant programme designed to alleviate poverty by focusing on community development.

This initiative falls under the BCAD sector, aiming to improve access to essential services, foster economic opportunities, and enhance livelihoods for residents in beneficiary communities.

Upon completion, these road rehabilitation projects are expected to substantially improve transportation infrastructure, providing better access to essential services and contributing to economic development in the regions.

Key figures present at the contract signing included Karen Roopchand (Project Manager, BNTF), Ajay Bissessar (Project Engineer, BNTF), Saeed Baksh (Community Liaison Officer, BNTF), Jedidah Crosse (Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, BNTF), as well as representatives of the Supervision Consultant CB & Associates Incorporated (Bhesram Singh, Neil Beeraspat) and contractors Nicholas Samaroo (Builders Engineering and Architectural Consultancy), Shellene Ketwaroo (Arjune Construction Inc.), and Bisram Basantram (Bisram Trucking Service).

This comprehensive initiative marks a significant step toward fostering sustainable development and improving the overall quality of life for residents in the targeted regions.