Palmyra Stadium on track for May completion, June opening likely

…tight May deadline being pursued – Ramson Jr

The Palmyra Multipurpose Stadium in Region Six is on track to be completed by the end of May, with an official opening likely shortly after, as the Government pushes to deliver the major sports facility following delays.
During a recent interview at the project site, Culture, Youth and Sport Minister Charles Ramson Jr said works were advancing aggressively given the tight timeline, with authorities maintaining close oversight to ensure that deadline is met.

“Our deadline is the end of May. It is a tight schedule… we are intending to keep it,” he said, explaining that he visits the site regularly to help resolve issues involving the various contractors and to keep progress on course.
Ramson Jr acknowledged that earlier setbacks were largely due to global supply and logistics challenges, explaining that key components for the project had to be sourced from several countries. “A lot of these components came from many countries and shipping issues caused delays,” he said, noting that the staggered arrival of materials created coordination difficulties during installation.
He pointed to the complexity of assembling the prefabricated elements, noting that even small but critical items could affect timelines.
“The sealant is critical, before the seats go in, so it’s really an assembly and coordination issue that we’re trying to resolve to hit our timeline,” the Minister explained.
Despite those challenges, the project has entered its final phase, with work now focused on installation and coordination across multiple contractors as the facility nears completion.
Additional insight into the anticipated opening came from Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs, while he was addressing the launch of a swimming programme on the Corentyne. Speaking about a wider push to expand sport infrastructure in Berbice, Jacobs said the stadium could be opened shortly after completion.
“Then we’ll open Palmyra Stadium pretty soon in May/June, where again you’ll have world-class facilities for our athletes,” he said.
Beyond its immediate sporting use, Ramson Jr said, the facility is expected to act as a catalyst for broader development in the area, similar to the transformation seen around the National Stadium at Providence.
“Think about Providence, you will see a lot of that happening here,” he said, while suggesting that the stadium could spur hotel investment and other business activity in surrounding communities.
The Minister said the venue is being developed as a multi-purpose facility capable of accommodating a wide range of sports, along with cultural and leisure activities.
“It’s a multi-purpose facility, almost every sport can be played here,” he noted, adding that there will also be space for community use beyond formal competition.
When completed, the Palmyra Stadium is expected to significantly enhance sports development in Region Six while contributing to Guyana’s broader effort to expand opportunities for athletes and communities through modern infrastructure. (G4)