Public Works Minister threatens contract termination over work delays for Victoria Village

Infrastructure works totalling over $440 million in Victoria on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) have come under sharp review as progress remains well behind schedule.
During a site visit Friday, Minister of Public Works, Hon Bishop Juan Edghill, expressed deep concern over the delays on contracts awarded since September, 2024.
With timelines long surpassed, the Minister has ordered that all responsible contractors be brought before the Ministry on Tuesday. Clear instructions were given: decisive action will be taken, including possible contract terminations and other penalties.
To ensure the people of Victoria aren’t left waiting any longer, Minister Edghill also announced that outstanding works will be reassigned to qualified contractors from Victoria or nearby areas, using the Ministry’s fixed-rate system.
The warning came as Minister Edghill inspected several such projects along ECD on Friday accompanied by a technical team from the Ministry of Public Works.
The visits were part of the Ministry’s push to ensure timely delivery of Governments’ commitment, and improved infrastructure for communities across the country, the Ministry noted.