After hours of vigorous scrutiny, the National Assembly on Wednesday approved the government’s second trillion-dollar budget, securing financial resources to pivot transformation across various sectors, including crucial measures to support the Guyanese people. The Appropriation Bill No.1 of 2025 was passed at the 100th sitting, following five-days of debates and four days of Committee of […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs has secured a $49.9 billion budget to strengthen security in 2025. The Parliamentary Committee of Supply approved the allocation on Wednesday. Among other things, the funds will facilitate the refurbishment of several buildings, the implementation of enhanced training opportunities and the acquisition of modern machinery and equipment across all branches […]
─ $8.4B approved for public service ministry Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, said public servants will enjoy an additional eight per cent salary increase this year. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali had previously announced that in addition to the 10 per […]
The health sector is set for major transformation this year following the approval of $121 billion by the Parliamentary Committee of Supply on Wednesday. During the consideration of the ministry’s budget estimates in the National Assembly, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony highlighted the government’s commitment to building a world-class healthcare system. Of the total […]
A total of $7 billion was approved by the Parliamentary Committee of Supply Tuesday evening to drive development in Region Nine for 2025. The budget will fund various programmes aimed at improving the livelihood of residents in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo while fostering sustainable growth and bridging the gap between the hinterland and the coastland. The […]
Development in Region Seven will continue in 2025 after $5.8 billion was approved by the Parliamentary Committee of Supply on Tuesday. Education Initiatives Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Sonia Parag outlined plans to improve the region’s matriculation rate from 14 per cent in 2024 to 25 per cent in 2025. A Mathematics intervention […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has reaffirmed its commitment to combating violence within the education system through a comprehensive two-day Family Violence Act training conducted in 25 secondary schools across Guyana. This impactful initiative, executed from January 30-31, targeted Regions Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Nine, and 10, reaching 1,704 students (720 […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security wishes to address a recent social media post that misrepresented the assistance provided to a fire victim. Following a thorough investigation, the ministry clarifies the extent of its support and reaffirms its unwavering commitment to serving vulnerable populations. On Monday, February 3, 2024, a woman visited the […]
Residents in Region Ten will see major development in health, education, agriculture and infrastructure in 2025 following the Committee of Supply’s approval of $8.5 billion. Education The sum of $5.6 billion will go towards the enhancement of education delivery in the region. During the consideration of the budget estimates in the National Assembly Tuesday night, […]
– as the National Assembly approve $4.1B for Region Eight More than 3,000 residents from Kurukabaru Creek, in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) will benefit from the construction of a new $30 million bridge. This was announced by the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag on Tuesday while responding to questions during the scrutiny of […]