The government is well on track to complete the first 100 three-bedroom bungalow houses at Palmyra in Region Six by the end of March 2025. Construction of these homes began in October 2024 by nine contractors. During a recent engagement with the workers, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal expressed satisfaction with the progress […]
The government has allocated $9.9 billion in the 2025 budget to improve the country’s river transportation infrastructure, with emphasis being placed on enhancing safety, efficiency and sustainability. The initiative is part of a broader effort to provide cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and reliable transport solutions for passengers and goods. During his presentation in the National Assembly […]
The Guyana Coursera National Training Partnership was allocated $363 million in budget 2025 to launch courses to enhance the nation’s human resource capacity. The innovative programme was launched in 2024 and offers every Guyanese free education and skill training through a partnership with United States-based course provider, Coursera. Senior Minister in the Office of the […]
The government has allocated $8.2 billion in its 2025 budget to fortify and preserve the nation’s sea and river defences. This funding is crucial to protecting riverine communities and agricultural lands, ensuring food security and safeguarding the country from the impacts of climate change. The Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility […]
The government has earmarked $1.8 billion for the One Guyana Digital Programme to train 1,500 more Guyanese students in information and communication technology (ICT) this year. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh made the disclosure in his presentation of the 2025 national […]
The revised laws of Guyana and consolidated rulings between 2008 and 2022 are expected to be completed this year. A further $395 million has been allocated in the 2025 budget for these critical undertakings. This is according to the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, […]
Residents of Silverhill on the East Bank of Demerara are now experiencing improved access to water following the distribution of 159 new black water tanks. This initiative came swiftly after President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali visited the community and pledged to address residents’ water concerns. Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility […]
By the end of 2025, the government will have increased the salaries of public servants, teachers, and members of the disciplined services by 46 per cent since 2021. This is according to the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, when he presented […]
─ 29,000 to get electricity subsidies A substantial amount of $42.8 billion has been budgeted in 2025 to ensure senior citizens enjoy their golden years in comfort. From this amount, the government has proposed a whopping $298.1 million for water subsidies for more than 35,000 seniors. This reflects an increase of some 2,000 more persons […]
Over 400 residents from Falmouth and New Found Out in Region Ten are now accessing potable water, following the commissioning of a water supply system in each community. Both systems cost $46.8 million and were commissioned by the Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal on Saturday. Falmouth’s $22.5 million water system serves 95 per […]