Cabinet has granted its approval for the award of contracts to the tune of $297,940,140 in the areas of health and infrastructural development.
Four agencies were awarded contracts for the supply of Tuberculosis medication for the Ministry of Public Health while a contract for the construction of Rip Rap sea defences at Orangestein, East Bank Essequibo, Essequibo Islands, West Demerara (Region Three) has been awarded to A and S General Contractors Incorporated.
Contracts were also awarded for the installation of Highway Lighting in Corentyne (Adventure Arch to Philippi (No. 31 Canal) and the Urban renewal on Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown.