$4.5B to upgrade Cheddi Jagan airport

Some $4.5 billion has been set aside in this year’s budget for the upgrade of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri (CJIA) as part of the government’s modernisation plan.

Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh, during his budget presentation, told the National Assembly yesterday that the sum will cover the commencement of construction of a new terminal building, aprons,