Latest update May 13th, 2026 12:35 AM
Latest News
- As drilling goes deeper and wider, Canadian mining company hitting massive gold potential
- No agreement signed for Guyana to buy gas from ExxonMobil – Jagdeo
- Despite oil boom and govt. development claims… Guyana tops brain drain list ahead of crisis-hit nations – UNDP 2026 Report
- Former APNU MPs, sitting councillors cross over to PPP
- ‘We bring our own trucks due to poor work culture in Guyana’ – Chinese Association
GTT replaces damaged cable in Demerara River
Six months after marine activity damaged its cable in the Demerara River – in the vicinity of Craig, East Bank Demerara – the Guyana Telephone and
Cable being anchored on land at Craig, East Bank Demerara
Telegraph Company (GTT) yesterday announced that it has commenced the replacement process.
According to the company, the replacement cable will give added future capacity to services since it consists of 24 strands, as compared to the damaged cable, which had 12 strands.
During the last quarter of 2019, the company was able to complete the design and permitting process of the replacement cable.
In June 2019, GTT reported cable damage caused by a vessel in the Demerara River near Craig, East Bank Demerara. This activity facilitates the replacement of that damaged cable.
Over the years, GTT has faced several issues as a result of damage being done to its cables by vessels traversing the Demerara River, and also vandalism.
Share this:
Discover more from Kaieteur News
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Similar Articles
THE BLUNT OF THE DAY
Sports
Features/Columnists
Sir. Ronald Sanders
The GHK Lall Column
Weekend Cartoon
