Member of Parliament (MP) Bhagmattie Veersmammy lauded the $1.38 trillion Budget 2025, describing it as ‘people-centred,’ and one that promotes women’s empowerment. During her presentation in the National Assembly on Friday, she emphasised, “Budget 2025 offers our people goodwill, increased wages, salaries, improved conditions of living, wealth creation through education, skills training, job creation, entrepreneurship […]
Amena Elliott, a 27-year-old single mother of two from Enterprise, East Coast Demerara, received the keys to her new house on Saturday, providing her family with a spacious and safe environment. The new home was built under President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s Men on Mission (MoM) initiative. Reflecting on her hardships over the years, Elliott […]
Residents of Seaforth Street and Campbell Avenue, Georgetown will soon enjoy improved drainage infrastructure and a more secure neighbourhood. On Thursday, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali held a community meeting with the residents where he pledged these enhancements. Residents highlighted the ongoing drainage issue in the area as well as the need for more street […]
Member of Parliament (MP) Lee Williams has expressed his commendations for the massive $1.382 trillion budget, stating that the initiatives are transformational and inclusive. He made these remarks during his contribution to the ongoing budget debates on Friday, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). Before delving into his contribution, MP Williams commended Senior Minister […]
Member of Parliament (MP) Sanjeev Datadin delivered a passionate address in the National Assembly on Friday, countering opposition claims and lauding what he described as transformative developments under the PPP/C government. He praised Budget 2025 as a “blueprint for sustainable growth” while critiquing the opposition’s record on healthcare, education, and economic policies. MP Datadin disputed […]
A massive $1.3 trillion budget was presented in the national Assembly on Friday, January 17, 2025. This year’s budget caters to various sectors, some of which will impact the Public and Private Sectors, as the government has a duty to both. The Department of Public Information on Tuesday spoke with citizens who either work or […]
Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy has lauded the 2025 budget as another gleaming example of the PPP/C government’s staunch commitment to empowerment and inclusive governance. According to the minister, this budget is a “modern example of people’s empowerment” as it ensures every citizen, regardless of […]
– demonstrates Gov’t’s trustworthiness – MP Browne After a four-year absence from parliamentary sittings, Parliamentary Secretary and Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Browne made her return on Friday to participate in her first national budget debates, delivering strong support for the historic $1.382 trillion budget presented last week. Browne criticised the parliamentary opposition for their […]
Between 2020 and 2023, Guyana’s exports increased by a massive 285 per cent, moving from US$2.8 billion to US$10.8 billion. This was revealed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, who was defending the 2025 budget in the National Assembly on Friday. “This accounts for a 106 per cent improvement in […]
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has upbraided the opposition for its lack of profundity and research in their criticisms of the historic $1.382 trillion budget, asserting that their statements lack depth, research, and credibility. Dr Jagdeo, addressed the rhetoric surrounding the budget, during a news conference on Thursday at Freedom […]