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$14.2B approved to accelerate developments in Region Four

The Committee of Supply on Tuesday approved $14.2 billion for the execution of significant developments in several sectors in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica). Some $501.7 million has been allocated to the region’s public works. Disaggregating the funds, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Sonia Parag said that $13.6 million each for new roads at 19th […]

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$13.1B approved for infrastructure upgrades in Region Three

A sum of $13.1 billion was approved by the Parliamentary Committee of Supply for infrastructure maintenance and development in Region Three on Tuesday. Of this sum, $66 million has been allocated for the maintenance of timber bridges in Le Destin and Sea View. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag stated that walkway […]

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Gov’t’s housing policy applies to everyone – President Ali

–Details of APNU+AFC failure in housing, land distribution –APNU+AFC Sold landbelow market value to family, friends and PNC supporters President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali underlined that the PPP/C Government’s land policy has stringent conditions that apply to everyone. He said less than 10 per cent of the total land developed for housing goes to private […]

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Billions approved for infrastructural development, expansion of services in Regions One, Two

The sums of $8.1 billion and $9.6 billion have been greenlighted by the Parliamentary Committee of Supply for Regions one and two respectively. These allocations will advance various agricultural, infrastructural, education and health projects in the two regions, providing critical services to enhance the livelihoods of residents. Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia […]

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Industry/Plaisance NDC receives excavator to aid drainage works

The Industry/Plaisance Neighborhood Democratic Council (NDC) on Tuesday received a mini excavator to improve drainage and irrigation systems within its jurisdiction.  The equipment was handed over by Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha at the NDC’s East Coast Demerara office. Minister Mustapha emphasised the government’s commitment to developing a comprehensive national drainage system to mitigate flooding, […]

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$7.2B approved to support Amerindian culture preservation, economic projects

Following vigorous scrutiny by the parliamentary opposition, the Committee of Supply approved sums totalling $7.2 billion for the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs to further advance the socio and economic development within indigenous communities. Amerindian Development Fund Majority of revenues were allocated to the Amerindian Development Fund (ADF), with $5 billion approved to fund the Youth […]

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$2.7 billion to upgrade Georgetown markets, drainage network

-as Committee of Supply approves Local Gov’t ministry’s $41.9 billion allocation More than $2.7 billion has been approved by the Parliamentary Committee of Supply for upgrades to the Bourda Market, Bourda Green, East La Penitence, Stabroek, and East Ruimveldt markets, as well as supporting the drainage network. These works will be implemented under the Georgetown […]

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$9.4 billion approved for Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has been allocated some $9.4 billion to continue its efforts in shaping Guyana’s foreign policy. The sum was approved in the Parliamentary Committee of Supply on Monday evening. As part of this allocation, some $804 million is set aside for advocacy, public diplomacy and public relation activities, […]

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Gov’t’s housing policy has stringent conditions that apply to everyone – President Ali

–Details given about APNUAFC abysmal failure in housing, land –Sold land far below market value to family, friends and top PNC supporters –Hits back at the APNUAFC opposition President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has underlined that the PPP/C Government’s land policy has stringent conditions that apply to everyone since less than 10 per cent of […]

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