President Irfaan Ali and members of his Cabinet commission the newly upgraded Anna Regina/Mainstay airstrip in Region Two on Friday, according to Kaieteur News and INews Guyana. The project is reported at about $220 million to $221 million and involves a 2,000-by-50-foot asphalt runway located near Mainstay/Whyaka Village. Both outlets say the upgrade is intended to improve transportation and connectivity for communities in the Pomeroon-Supenaam area.
The sources also agree the airstrip is expected to support tourism and business activity, with INews Guyana additionally noting potential benefits for agricultural opportunities. Both reports state the facility is meant to strengthen emergency response capabilities by improving access during time-sensitive situations. INews Guyana describes the airstrip as part of a broader strategic effort in Guyana’s infrastructure development, while Kaieteur News frames it as a project that should open new avenues for economic growth.
The reports identify multiple contractors working on the project, including Builders Hardware General Supplies and Construction and ICAN Engineering and Construction, among others.
