Latest update April 2nd, 2025 8:00 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Works Ministry says Linden/Lethem road taking shape

Sep 11, 2014 News

– comments on photo of non-existent “collapsed bridge”

Maintenance to critical sections of the Linden/Lethem road is moving apace. This is according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Public Works, Tuesday. The Ministry stated that the works are slated to be completed in mid-September.
The Ministry in its statement issued by Public Relations Officer, Aneka Edwards, said that sections of the road are being resurfaced with lateritic material and compacted.
The contractors employed for the project, which is being executed in phases, are Troy Resources; Omai Gold Mines (OGM); Demerara Timbers Limited (DTL); Mekdeci Machinery and Construction (MMC) and Vevakanand Dalip Enterprise (DALIP).
This development, the statement said, has therefore allowed for travel time on the road to be reduced from 16 hours to 12 hours.
Meanwhile, the Ministry in the same statement slammed the publication of a photograph in the Monday Edition of the Kaieteur News captioned, “Taking a Chance!!  Commuters using the Lethem trail about to take a chance to cross this collapsed bridge.”
“The photograph of a collapsed bridge splashed on the front page of the September 8, 2014 Kaieteur Newspaper is another malicious attempt to mislead the public and create unfounded anxiety amongst commuters along the Linden/Lethem road,” the Works Ministry said.
It was pointed out that the photograph referenced is one dated more than six months ago when severe difficulties were being experienced due to overloaded trucks crossing the bridge.
The bridge, located 33 miles from Kurupukari, was fixed some six months ago, the statement added.
It was highlighted, too, that contractors working on the road’s critical sections, as well as road users, have also confirmed that no such bridge currently exists along the road.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show|| March, 31st, 2025

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

 

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Szeplaki wins LGC/ STP Investments Inc. Golf tournament

Szeplaki wins LGC/ STP Investments Inc. Golf tournament

Apr 02, 2025

Kaieteur Sports- Golfer Joseph Szeplaki was crowned winner of the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC)/ STP Investments Inc. Tournament held on Saturday March 30, 2025 at their East Coast Demerara (ECD)-based...
Read More
GBA Youth, Junior & Under-16 Boxing Tournament set for Saturday at ‘Six Head’ Lewis Gym in Albouystown

GBA Youth, Junior & Under-16 Boxing...

Apr 02, 2025

GBA recognises donation of Badminton gear to QC Academy

GBA recognises donation of Badminton gear to QC...

Apr 02, 2025

Exciting restart of the East Bank Football Association Boys’ U14 League

Exciting restart of the East Bank Football...

Apr 02, 2025

“Easily one of the worst decisions ever made!”- Bravo blasts decision to remove Powell from West Indies T20I Captaincy

“Easily one of the worst decisions ever...

Apr 02, 2025

Harpy Eagles faces toughest challenge yet, as battle versus star-studded Hurricanes bowls off today

Harpy Eagles faces toughest challenge yet, as...

Apr 02, 2025

Features/Columnists

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]