Hon. Bishop Juan A. Edghill - Minister of Public Works

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

03/09/2026

At the centre of that oversight is the ministry’s Work Services Group (WSG), a specialised unit comprising engineers and other technical professionals responsible for managing projects across the country.

So says Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill when asked about government’s oversight mechanisms for Guyana’s expansive infrastructure programme.

https://dpi.gov.gy/government-strengthens-oversight-as-guyanas-infrastructure-programme-expands/

02/09/2026

23/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Status Update on the M.V. CANAWAIMA

The Canawaima Ferry Service wishes to inform the public in Guyana and Suriname that the ferry service has been temporarily suspended.

In recent days two technical inspections were carried out by maritime experts from both Guyana and Suriname on the M.V. CANAWAIMA. Both countries' experts concluded that the vessel can remain in operation until it goes into drydock within the next three months. Despite these assurances which were provided in writing the Maritime Authority in Suriname (MAS) insisted that certain matters which would have been addressed during drydocking, should be undertaken immediately.

It is important to note that the responsibility for maintenance and drydocking of the M.V Canawaima falls under Suriname.

The Boards on the Guyana and Suriname sides remain in close and continuous communication and are jointly working to ensure a prompt resumption of the ferry service.

The Canawaima Ferry Service understands the inconvenience this situation is causing to users of the service and wishes to assure the public that everything possible is being done to resume the service as soon as possible.

We thank everyone for their patience and understanding and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

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22/08/2026