The government has allocated $8.2 billion in its 2025 budget to fortify and preserve the nation’s sea and river defences. This funding is crucial to protecting riverine communities and agricultural lands, ensuring food security and safeguarding the country from the impacts of climate change. The Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility […]
The government has earmarked $1.8 billion for the One Guyana Digital Programme to train 1,500 more Guyanese students in information and communication technology (ICT) this year. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh made the disclosure in his presentation of the 2025 national […]
The revised laws of Guyana and consolidated rulings between 2008 and 2022 are expected to be completed this year. A further $395 million has been allocated in the 2025 budget for these critical undertakings. This is according to the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, […]
Residents of Silverhill on the East Bank of Demerara are now experiencing improved access to water following the distribution of 159 new black water tanks. This initiative came swiftly after President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali visited the community and pledged to address residents’ water concerns. Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility […]
By the end of 2025, the government will have increased the salaries of public servants, teachers, and members of the disciplined services by 46 per cent since 2021. This is according to the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, when he presented […]
─ 29,000 to get electricity subsidies A substantial amount of $42.8 billion has been budgeted in 2025 to ensure senior citizens enjoy their golden years in comfort. From this amount, the government has proposed a whopping $298.1 million for water subsidies for more than 35,000 seniors. This reflects an increase of some 2,000 more persons […]
Over 400 residents from Falmouth and New Found Out in Region Ten are now accessing potable water, following the commissioning of a water supply system in each community. Both systems cost $46.8 million and were commissioned by the Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal on Saturday. Falmouth’s $22.5 million water system serves 95 per […]
─ $4.4B budgeted this year The government will offer 9,000 more scholarships through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) programme for Guyanese to attend various universities. A total of $4.4 billion will be set aside this year to offset the initiative. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and […]
More than 900 persons with disabilities (PWDs) will receive skills training in various disciplines this year. This intervention will be funded through the $58.5 billion budgeted by the government to advance the work of the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security in 2025. The training for the PWDs will focus on garment construction, computer […]
