The laying of the 570 kilometre-government fibre optic cable is about 10 percent done, according to the Government Information Agency (GINA).
GINA quotes Public Works Engineer Walter Willis as saying that the laying of the cable is being done in five lots, from Lethem to Annai; Annai to Kurupukari; Kurupukari to Mabura; Mabura to Wisroc Junction, Linden and Linden to Providence. Presently, contractors from Dax Engineering are laying the cable at the Wisroc Junction. Lots one to three were laid by Mekdeci Machinery and Construction. Dynamic Engineering will undertake the fifth lot.
GINA reports Willis as saying that 59 kilometres
