Tag: National Drainage and Irrigation Authority

Still waters run deep

Still waters run deep

- June 25, 2019

─ NDIA makes major move to drastically improve drainage in Black Bush Polder ─ Number 51 & 52 villages to ... Read More

“NDIA is not to be blamed for persistent flooding in Black Bush Polder” CEO

“NDIA is not to be blamed for persistent flooding in Black Bush Polder” CEO

- June 4, 2019

― says authority does not have total control of drainage system in Black Bush Polder As a result of heavy ... Read More

Preparedness for the Rainy Season in Region 2

Preparedness for the Rainy Season in Region 2

- May 22, 2019

Story by Farouk Basir DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 The rainy season is upon us and being prepared is ... Read More

Heavy flooding at Zeelugt averted

Heavy flooding at Zeelugt averted

- May 1, 2019

─breached koker door being fixed ─two homes partially inundated ─no loss of life or livestock ─situation under control DPI, Guyana, ... Read More

Ithaca is not forgotten – Ministers Holder and Scott address residents’ concerns

Ithaca is not forgotten – Ministers Holder and Scott address residents’ concerns

- April 25, 2019

─ Min. Holder praised for frequent visit since assuming office ─ residents eager to speak their concerns   DPI, Guyana, ... Read More

Drainage Works Commence

Drainage Works Commence

- April 4, 2019

DPI, Guyana, Thursday, April 4, 2019 Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder has upheld his commitment to seeing Georgetown’s drainage systems ... Read More

CDC reconstitutes National Disaster Risk Reduction Coordination Platform

CDC reconstitutes National Disaster Risk Reduction Coordination Platform

- March 28, 2019

Georgetown, Guyana – (March 28, 2019)   As the risks of natural and man-made disasters increase globally, the Civil Defence Commission ... Read More

No more floods!

No more floods!

- March 20, 2019

DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, March 20, 2019 The city of Georgetown relies heavily on its seawalls for protection from the large ... Read More

No more flooding for Parika Backdam

No more flooding for Parika Backdam

- March 18, 2019

―Main Drainage Canal excavated at a cost of $11M ―farmers welcome relief from flooding ―last excavation done 20 years ago ... Read More

No longer under water – city’s flooding significantly reduced

No longer under water – city’s flooding significantly reduced

- March 17, 2019

― massive multi-agency effort since 2015 ― huge savings to business and residents ― govt committed to providing the 'good ... Read More