$397M Paruima Airstrip repairs completed

Nov 28, 2025 News

…community receives $160M in equipment

(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation has confirmed the completion of repairs on the new $397 million Paruima Airstrip in Region Seven.

Subject Minister Deodat Indar and other officials visited the Amerindian village on Wednesday to inspect the newly remedied airstrip. The facility, commissioned in July 2024 by the Ministry of Public Works and constructed by International Import and Supplies, had faced early concerns from users about surface defects.

$397M Paruima Airstrip repairs completed

The $397 million Paruima Airstrip in Region Seven.

Works on the airstrip were completed on April 14, 2024, and the project site handed over to the Ministry of Public Works on April 15. The ministry’s representatives along with the contractor had conducted a joint site visit on June 19, 2024, following reports from aircraft operators that the runway was in distress.

During the inspection, several surface defects were highlighted, and the contractor was given clear instructions to have these defects remedied.

Now that works have been completed, the ministry stated that this new airstrip will enhance tourism and commerce and link more communities across the region.

“This community of Paruima is a remote area with no roads connecting it; thus, the airstrip is the main access point, ensuring that critical medical and agricultural supplies can be delivered promptly to the community’s residents,” the ministry reported.

On Wednesday also, the ministry distributed four excavators, one roller, two jackhammers, one asphalt kettle, one tractor tiller, and two plate compactors, valued $160 million to residents. The ministry informed that the equipment was donated by the contractor who carried out the upgrades to the airstrip.

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