Following extensive review and scrutiny, the Committee of Supply has approved the Ministry of Education’s budgetary allocation of $100 billion. This substantial investment will fund the ministry’s efforts to improve matriculation rates, transform education delivery methods and construct critical infrastructure. On Friday, the Minister of Education Priya Manickchand defended this allocation against a litany of objections […]
The Committee of Supply on Friday approved a whopping $135.8 billion to advance housing and water development initiatives in 2025. Responding to queries about house lot distribution to date, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal reported that 40,808 house lots have been distributed nationwide to date. Breaking down the allocations since the government assumed office, […]
The Parliamentary Committee of Supply on Friday approved a massive $58.3 billion allocation to advance programmes under the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, ensuring that the needs of women, girls, senior citizens and other vulnerable groups are met. Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Vindhya Persaud provided key details on her ministry’s […]
The Committee of Supply on Friday approved $679 million to support the operations of the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), as part of the $1.6 billion allocated to the Ministry of Labour to strengthen the workforce while ensuring safety and stable industrial relations. This funding will enhance comprehensive training programmes, helping to bridge critical labour […]
– Delivers cricket, football gear to Region Three youths His Excellency, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced an additional investment of $400 million to upgrade critical sports infrastructure in Region Three, ensuring that facilities are brought up to standards. He made the announcement during an engagement with members of both cricket and football sports […]
– as House approves $3.6B for natural resources ministry The Ministry of Natural Resources plans to ramp up its land reclamation exercise and monitoring capabilities in mining districts to reduce infractions. Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat made the announcement while disaggregating the budgetary allocations for his ministry to the Committee of Supply on Friday. […]
The Parliamentary Committee of Supply has approved $63.7 billion to support the agriculture sector this year. This is just a portion of the $104.6 billion that is set aside to advance the nation’s food sector. The remaining funds will be approved following the passage of the overall 2025 fiscal package. Of the $63.7 billion already […]
The government is actively using diplomatic channels to secure 150 fishing licences for Guyanese fisherfolk from authorities in Suriname. Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha reaffirmed the commitment on Friday during the Committee of Supply after the opposition questioned the timeline for the agreement between Guyana and Suriname. The two countries agreed in 2021 that 150 […]
In a statement in Parliament today, the Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, announced a strategic realignment of the traditional Small Business Grant disbursements at this time, towards a community development small business projects approach. This new direction, which augments the existing structure, focuses on investing in community-based projects that ensure long-term […]
Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud received a courtesy call from the Deputy Director for Trade for Development at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom, Mr. Paul Whittingham on 30 January 2025. Mr. Whittingham was accompanied by High Commissioner of the United Kingdom Her Excellency Jane Miller. He is in Guyana to […]