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Budget 2024 is being managed on large scale –  MP Datadin tells National Assembly

Standing firm in support of budget 2024 in the National Assembly on Wednesday, Government Member of Parliament, Sanjeev Datadin said the financial plan is being managed on large scale. According to the MP, the budget is made of principles that will greatly contribute to the development of every sector in the country and its people. […]

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Govt gets thumbs up from opposition for strategic education training initiative

The government on Wednesday received high commendation from the APNU+AFC Opposition for its overarching plan to put systems in place, which allowed scores of teachers across hinterland regions to be trained. Opposition Member of Parliament, Dawn Hasting-Williams said she is happy to highlight the kind support received from the education ministry following consultation with the […]

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Govt revived, revitalized sugar industry – Min. Mustapha

Since August 2020, the PPP/C Government has been progressively investing in the sugar industry to revitalise the industry, increasing productivity, and creating employment opportunities. This occurred as a direct result of the sector’s deterioration under the previous government tenure in Office. This was affirmed by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha during day three of the […]

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$122B spent in Guyana’s agri. sector from 2020 to 2023 – Min. Mustapha

The PPP/C Government has expended some $122 billion on various projects to implement strategic policies in Guyana’s agriculture sector thus far when compared to the APNU+AFC Administration’s $93 billion in five years. According to Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, the money spent by the previous government showed little to no results, since there was no […]

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Pride, dignity instilled in Guyanese through budget 2024 – Minister Teixeira

Throwing her full support behind budget 2024, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira highlighted the pride and dignity that Guyanese are feeling when seeing Guyana develop at such a rapid pace. This, she said, is further propelled by the 2024 $1.146 trillion budget, while putting forward factual evidence on Wednesday, as day three […]

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Govt injects over $10 billion in scholarships past four years

The government, through the Ministry of Public Service, has expended more than $10 billion in awarding scholarships between 2020 to 2023, with the highest being over $3.8 billion in 2022. Former minister of the ministry, Sonia Parag on Tuesday underscored that the efforts made by the government to meet the academic needs of Guyanese are […]

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Gov’t to place greater focus on forestry, mining sectors through budget 2024 – Min. Bharrat

While Guyana’s oil and gas sector holds tremendous promise for building a sustainable economy, Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat has stressed that the government will continue to invest in building its forestry and mining sectors to bring greater benefits to the “ordinary man.” During his presentation in the National Assembly on day two of […]

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Ambitious plans in pipeline to drive community development – Min. Parag

In a resounding commitment to comprehensive community development, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag on Tuesday declared the government’s bold vision to transform all communities nationwide. Making her contribution to the 2024 budget debate in the National Assembly, Minister Parag said the ministry is crucial in promoting democracy and development in Guyana. […]

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Opposition destroyed, corrupted the disciplined services during tenure – Min. Benn

The authoritarian nature of the previous APNU+AFC Coalition Government was exposed earlier on Tuesday as the National Assembly continued the debates on the 2024 budget. Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn pointed to the opposition’s nature, which he said, had a negative influence on the security sector. He said this also led to them adopting […]

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Investments to boost fire prevention catered in budget 2024 – Min Benn

Efforts to boost fire prevention and protect lives will be accelerated as funds to acquire several pieces of modern firefighting equipment and construction of new fire stations are contained in the $1.146 trillion national fiscal framework for 2024. Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn during the ongoing budget debates in the National Assembly highlighted that […]

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