The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson, visited the Palmyra Multipurpose Stadium in Region Six on Saturday to assess ongoing construction.
During the site visit, the Minister met with contractors and expressed satisfaction with the facility’s progress. He emphasised the importance of resolving any logistical hurdles to keep the project on schedule.
“We just had a big meeting with all of the contractors working here to ensure that any of the challenges they have are not left unaddressed so that the project continues to move towards completion,” Minister Ramson said.
After touring the site, Mr Ramson described the facility as “very impressive”, noting it would be one of the finest stadiums in the region.
On the timeline for completion, the Minister assured that the works are on track for May 2026.
“By the end of May, everybody who has their areas of work to complete should be finished. There isn’t anything left that has to come into the country, except for one item arriving in the next few days,” he explained.
He also shared updates on construction progress, pointing out the installation of the roof over the stands and the commencement of the 10,000-seat installation.
“A lot of things are happening very quickly, which is good for our target of completing by the end of May. Once finished, just like the National Stadium has served the country for 19 years, this will bring immense value to Region Six and catalyse development, including new hotels, restaurants, and other economic activities,” he said.
The Minister added that the government is determined to ensure the facility advances President Irfaan Ali’s vision of making Guyana a “premium destination for world-class events”. He also highlighted ongoing work on supporting infrastructure, including culverts and bridges.
“The project is very complex with many moving pieces that have to sync together,” Minister Ramson continued. “This is probably the largest and grandest project we’ve done, and Guyanese will be very happy when they experience it.”
The Construction at Palmyra began in March 2023, supported by a $3.7 billion investment from ExxonMobil’s ‘Greater Guyana’ initiative. The Multipurpose Facility is set to become a major landmark in the region, promising to boost sports, culture, and economic activity once completed.