Budget 2023 will continue to solidify the foundation set by the PPP/C Government when it took office in 2020, Government Member of Parliament, Dr Tandika Smith said during the budget debates on Monday in the National Assembly. She reflected on the undue hardships imposed during the tenure of the APNU+AFC Coalition government. “They took away […]
– Tells T&T Energy Conference that fossil and natural gas still pertinent His Excellency President Irfaan Ali said that the region must make practical steps in securing its energy future and be logical in its undertakings given the heavy financial burden of climate change. The Head of State called on governments across the region to […]
Member of Parliament Dharamkumar Seeraj says while Budget 2023 seeks to provide solutions for immediate problems, it also builds a solid foundation for generations to come. The government MP was speaking during the budget debates, Monday evening, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). “It is building a platform for tomorrow, for prosperity for every […]
Culture, Youth and Sport Minister, Charles Ramson Jr said Guyana’s bid to host the semi-finals, and finals of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) from 2022-2024, did not incur a cost to the national coffers. “No money was paid for the securing of the CPL finals, there have been no cost to the treasury for […]
The 2023 National Budget is reflective of extensive consultations conducted with a wide cross section of stakeholders across the country. Director General of the Ministry of Health and Member of Parliament, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo expressed this sentiment as he defended the budget during Monday’s debates in the National Assembly. The MP who represents Region Six […]
The $789.1 billion 2023 budget aims to uplift and enhance the lives of every Guyanese and the first people will be no exception. This assurance was made by Government Member of Parliament, Yvonne Pearson while during her contribution to the 2023 budget debates on Monday in the National Assembly. Hinterland communities and villages are set […]
The government is spearheading efforts to upskill Guyanese to take advantage of job opportunities in various sectors, as the country continues to experience exponential growth. During a recent interview, Labour Minister, Joseph Hamilton reemphasised the importance of designing technical and vocational training programmes to meet the demands of the labour market in every industry, as […]
Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal, has revealed that the government is ramping up efforts to regularise informal settlements this year. In an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI), Minister Croal stated that this initiative is a key component of the government’s ongoing regularisation programme. “This year you will find us working aggressively […]
Guyana is advancing its transformative development agenda and the Ministry of Labour’s Board of Industrial Training (BIT) is concentrating on developing an apprenticeship programme with the oil and gas companies to satisfy the requirements of the burgeoning sector. Labour Minister, Joseph Hamilton said the ministry will continue its drive to upskill Guyana’s human resources to […]
His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has emphasised the importance of the use of natural gas as a solution for energy security in the Caribbean region. Addressing the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference on Monday, Dr Ali urged member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to actively explore their natural gas resources to meet the […]