The $1.382 trillion 2025 national budget has been hailed as “visionary” by Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn. Minister Benn described the budget as responsive to the needs of society, the economy and the people. He made the statements while appearing on the televised ‘Budget in Focus’ programme on Monday. “The budget speaks about […]
The Ministry of Education has officially introduced four new training courses to the Cyril Potter College of Education’s (CPCE) curriculum during a ceremony in the college’s convention centre on Wednesday. The new courses will train teachers on how to navigate educating children with unique academic needs and create an inclusive learning environment where they can […]
Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai has commended the $1.382 billion fiscal framework for 2025 and said it will continue the development of Amerindian communities. The money will fund many transformative initiatives, including economic ventures, youth and women empowerment, as well as improvements to the welfare and education needs of these villages. She expressed these […]
The government plans to establish telemedicine centres in Regions One, Four, Five, Seven, Eight, Nine, and Ten this year. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony made the announcement on Sunday during the ‘Budget in Focus’ programme aired on the National Communications Network (NCN). The health minister disclosed that there are 89 sites across the regions […]
The local government structures in each administrative region play a critical role in the efficient delivery of services to the Guyanese population. With this in mind, the government has been investing massively into the local democratic organs to ensure services meet directly to the people. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Sonia Parag stressed […]
The government is accelerating its efforts to ensure Guyanese benefit from important investments in the country. On Tuesday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali met with Regional Executive Officers (REOs), Regional Health and Education Officers and cabinet members for an open discussion on strengthening access to quality health and education services for the population. The meeting […]
Works are advancing on the water treatment plant at Five Miles in Bartica, Region Seven to ensure residents have access to improved services. During a site visit on Saturday, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal revealed that the project is being undertaken for over $500 million. He was assured by the contractor that the […]
The Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, recently commissioned the newly reconstructed Providence Nursery School at Herstelling, marking a significant step in Guyana’s continued efforts to expand access to quality early childhood education. The project, completed in just four months at a cost of $35,700,000, now provides a modern and nurturing learning environment for 120 […]
The whopping $1.38 trillion budget that was proposed in the National Assembly last Friday was crafted with a central focus on meeting the needs of the people and fast-tracking the country’s socioeconomic development. It was not crafted with the upcoming elections in mind but for the improvement of the daily livelihoods of the Guyanese public. […]
The proposed $209.3 billion allocation in Guyana’s 2025 budget is set to dramatically enhance the nation’s roads and bridges infrastructure, changing and modernising the physical landscape of the coastal and hinterland areas across the country. This is according to Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill. Speaking on Monday during the ‘Budget in Focus’ programme, […]