Chinese contractor for Timehri airport racking up procurement concerns across Caribbean

China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) is drawing controversy over a number of projects in the Caribbean, including the US$138 million expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri and others, which have evoked public criticism over procurement and tendering.

In Guyana, the China Exim Bank will fund the construction of a modern terminal building and the extension of the runway by 1,066 metres to reach a total of 3,336 metres.  China Exim Bank is providing US$138 million ($11.9 billion) in financing.

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