Berbice bridge co. willing to accept subvention for lower tolls, minister says

The Berbice Bridge Company Inc (BBCI) has submitted a proposal to government on the proposed reduction in tolls and has indicated its willingness to accept a government subsidy for the lower tolls.

National Insurance Scheme (NIS) representative on the BBCI’s Board of Directors Dr Surendra Persaud told reporters yesterday at the commissioning of a $177M jack-up barge at BBCI headquarters in Berbice that the proposal was submitted a few days ago.

 

Junior Minister of Public Infrastructure Annette Ferguson acknowledged that they have received a new proposal and said it is