Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill announced on Wednesday, during the presentation of the 2020 National Budget, that $34.4 billion has been allocated to his ministry.
Of the sum budgeted for the ministry, focus will be placed on the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) expansion project, the Linden-to-Lethem road project, and the expansion of energy capacity.
During his presentation, Edghill stated that when the PPP/C administration was in government five years ago, a number of projects were commenced. He stated that the former APNU+AFC administration were only custodians to ensure that the projects were implemented expeditiously and efficiently however that was not the case. To this end he announced that the government has budgeted $34.4 billion for the infrastructure sector.