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$1.53B Karasabai runway commissioned to boost hinterland connectivity — New airstrip to improve access, 3 support medivac services, unlock economic opportunities in Region Nine
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President Dr. Irfaan Ali and other officials examine the onion cultivation in Region Nine, where farmers are producing high-yield, mechanically harvestable crops as part of a broader push towards food security and large-scale agriculture. The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and partners, reflects Guyana’s expanding agro-industrial capacity, and complements ongoing hinterland infrastructure investments, including the newly commissioned airstrip
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Saturday commissioned the new 3,000-foot runway at Karasabai, Region Nine, a $1.53 billion investment which is set to serve more than 1,200 residents, boost connectivity and expand access to healthcare, education and economic opportunities in the hinterland. The new airstrip, designed to last up to 30 years, features a rigid concrete surface eight inches thick, stretching 3,000 feet long and 50 feet wide, with a strength of 5,000 pounds per square inch (PSI). [Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation photos]
Gov’t to partner with churches to expand primary healthcare access – President Ali — to deliver basic screenings, health education, community care under new initiative
GPF rolls out safety operations for rodeo traffic along the Linden–Mabura corridor 9
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— motorists urged to follow defensive driving principles as ranks prioritise assistance
11 families receive Cash grant in Lethem distribution to homes as housing begin Thursday drive expands in in Region Nine Region Nine SEE PAGE
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