Guyana, China ink loan to complete East Coast road widening

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Minister of Finance Winston Jordan (third from left) signing the agreement yesterday with Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Zhang Limin (third from right). Looking on are Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Annette Ferguson (left) and Chinese and local officials.
Minister of Finance Winston Jordan (third from left) signing the agreement yesterday with Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Zhang Limin (third from right). Looking on are Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Annette Ferguson (left) and Chinese and local officials.

The Government of Guyana yesterday signed a framework agreement with the People’s Republic of China for a US$45.5 million concessional loan for the completion of the widening and improvement of the East Coast Demerara Highway.