The government has significantly ramped up its investments in Guyana’s drainage and irrigation infrastructure to reduce losses from flooding and drought. This is in direct contrast to the disruption unleashed on the sector during the previous government’s time in office. This investment has seen a 760 per cent increase, skyrocketing from $8.4 billion in 2019 […]
Works are progressing on the modern Waramuri, Tuschen and Karasabai Secondary Schools in Regions One, Three and Nine respectively. These learning institutions will benefit approximately 1,650 learners altogether. The projects are part of the Ministry of Education’s aggressive drive to construct secondary schools in areas that were historically neglected. It will ensure every child has […]
–as House approves 2025 National Budget –Government to continue massive economic transformation, improving the lives of Guyanese Budget 2025 marks the sixth budget under this People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government, and the fifth presented by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, […]
After hours of vigorous scrutiny, the National Assembly on Wednesday approved the government’s second trillion-dollar budget, securing financial resources to pivot transformation across various sectors, including crucial measures to support the Guyanese people. The Appropriation Bill No.1 of 2025 was passed at the 100th sitting, following five-days of debates and four days of Committee of […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs has secured a $49.9 billion budget to strengthen security in 2025. The Parliamentary Committee of Supply approved the allocation on Wednesday. Among other things, the funds will facilitate the refurbishment of several buildings, the implementation of enhanced training opportunities and the acquisition of modern machinery and equipment across all branches […]
─ $8.4B approved for public service ministry Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, said public servants will enjoy an additional eight per cent salary increase this year. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali had previously announced that in addition to the 10 per […]
The health sector is set for major transformation this year following the approval of $121 billion by the Parliamentary Committee of Supply on Wednesday. During the consideration of the ministry’s budget estimates in the National Assembly, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony highlighted the government’s commitment to building a world-class healthcare system. Of the total […]
A total of $7 billion was approved by the Parliamentary Committee of Supply Tuesday evening to drive development in Region Nine for 2025. The budget will fund various programmes aimed at improving the livelihood of residents in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo while fostering sustainable growth and bridging the gap between the hinterland and the coastland. The […]
Development in Region Seven will continue in 2025 after $5.8 billion was approved by the Parliamentary Committee of Supply on Tuesday. Education Initiatives Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Sonia Parag outlined plans to improve the region’s matriculation rate from 14 per cent in 2024 to 25 per cent in 2025. A Mathematics intervention […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has reaffirmed its commitment to combating violence within the education system through a comprehensive two-day Family Violence Act training conducted in 25 secondary schools across Guyana. This impactful initiative, executed from January 30-31, targeted Regions Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Nine, and 10, reaching 1,704 students (720 […]