Following a tragic incident on January 8th, 2025, during which he fell into the Demerara River at Pier 34 while conducting rigging operations, the remains of Mr. Fu-Jian Wei, a 39-year-old Chinese national, were recovered by the Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard at 09: 55 hours on January 10th, 2025.

Subsequent to recovery, the remains were transferred to the Guyana Police Force for preliminary investigation before being transported to the Ezekiel Funeral Home in Poudroyen, West Bank Demerara.

Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Mr. Fu-jian Wei on behalf of the Ministry of Public Works and the Government of Guyana.

Minister Edghill underscored the government’s dedication to worker safety and directed the contractor to immediately implement all necessary safety measures to safeguard worker well-being for the project’s duration.