The government has earmarked $112.6 billion to drive its ambitious housing programme in 2025, reinforcing its commitment to providing sustainable housing for all Guyanese. Over the years, 85 new and existing housing areas have been developed across the country, including Balthyock, Amelia’s Ward, Charity, Yarrowkabra, and Palmyra. During that period, more than 40,000 house lots […]
– $11B allocated to fund distribution in 2025 – 205,000 children to benefit The government has announced a significant increase in the ‘Because We Care’ cash grant, raising it to $50,000 per student for 2025. Combined with a $5,000 uniform voucher, the total assistance now amounts to $55,000 per student. A total of $11 billion […]
The Government has allocated a sum of $5.5 billion to fund the National School Feeding Programme in a bid to further promote health and nutrition and boost school attendance. This allocation for 2025 is a significant increase from the $4.9 billion in 2024. Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance […]
The government has allocated $13.2 billion in the 2025 National Budget to improve solid waste management across the country. This was announced by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh during his budget presentation at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. Dr Singh highlighted that […]
The 2025 budget sets aside an impressive $36.2 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of educational facilities across Guyana. This allocation will facilitate widespread works on nursery, primary and secondary schools countrywide, contributing 20,000 additional spaces for students. During the 2025 National Budget presentation on Friday, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with […]
The government plans to invest some $7 billion to commence the construction of a new world-class terminal building at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). According to Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, this move will increase the airport’s capacity and efficiency. […]
The government has earmarked a significant $143.2 billion for the health sector in 2025, aiming to establish a world-class healthcare system. Infrastructure Key infrastructure projects will be completed and commissioned this year, including the Maternal and Pediatric Hospital at Ogle, Region 4, and six regional hospitals at Lima Sands, De Kinderen, Diamond, Bath, Enmore, and […]
The government has allocated a sum of $88 billion in the 2025 budget to further its renewable energy transition and expansion agenda. This was announced by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh during his budget presentation on Friday. Dr Singh revealed that […]
The government has allocated $13.3 billion in the 2025 national budget for the continued development of the sugar industry. This was announced by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, during his budget presentation in the National Assembly on Friday. He stated that […]
Guyana’s growth trajectory continued in 2024 with an estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 43.6 per cent, a notable increase from the 33 per cent expansion in 2023. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh disclosed this during his presentation of Budget 2025, […]