Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Robeson Benn, M.P., delivering the strategic remarks at the launch of the Road Safety and Diagnostic and Action Plan today (May 19, 2023) at the Marriot Hotel, Georgetown, Guyana.

The initiative is part of the Adequate Housing and Urban Transport Programme (AHUTP), which is being funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and is geared towards providing key stakeholders with an overview of the project’s scope, and expected timelines for delivery.

Minister of Public Works Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, IDB Procurement Specialist, Ms. Patricia Yamilee Payen, Traffic/Safety/Maintenance Manager, Ministry of Public Works Mr. Kester Hinds, Legal Consultant Mr. Nigel Hawke, Road Safety Specialist and Team Leader, IT Transport Ltd. in association with SRKNgineering, Mr. Andy Mcloughlin, Traffic Officer Mr. Dennis Stephen, Chairman Guyana National Road Safety Council Mr. Earle Lambert, Guyana Road Safety Coordinator Ms. Ramona Doorgen, stakeholders, special invitees and members of the media are also present.