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$13.2B to be spent on solid waste management in 2025

The government has allocated $13.2 billion in the 2025 National Budget to improve solid waste management across the country. This was announced by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh during his budget presentation at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. Dr Singh highlighted that […]

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$36.2b earmarked for education infrastructure in 2025

The 2025 budget sets aside an impressive $36.2 billion for the construction and rehabilitation of educational facilities across Guyana. This allocation will facilitate widespread works on nursery, primary and secondary schools countrywide, contributing 20,000 additional spaces for students. During the 2025 National Budget presentation on Friday, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with […]

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Budget 2025: $7 billion to start construction of new CJIA terminal

The government plans to invest some $7 billion to commence the construction of a new world-class terminal building at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). According to Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, this move will increase the airport’s capacity and efficiency. […]

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$143.2B budgeted to advance Guyana’s health sector

The government has earmarked a significant $143.2 billion for the health sector in 2025, aiming to establish a world-class healthcare system. Infrastructure Key infrastructure projects will be completed and commissioned this year, including the Maternal and Pediatric Hospital at Ogle, Region 4, and six regional hospitals at Lima Sands, De Kinderen, Diamond, Bath, Enmore, and […]

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Budget 2025: Guyana’s economy expanded by 43.6 per cent in 2024

Guyana’s growth trajectory continued in 2024 with an estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 43.6 per cent, a notable increase from the 33 per cent expansion in 2023. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh disclosed this during his presentation of Budget 2025, […]

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Budget 2025: $73B to expand drainage, irrigation this year

The government plans to inject another $73.2 billion to complete several pump stations and advance other critical drainage and irrigation canals and structures this year. Guyanese will witness massive drainage works advancing in areas like Adams Creek, Region Two; Canefield, Region Six; Good Hope, and Mabaruma.    This is according to Senior Minister in the […]

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New MP sworn in

Director of Youth in the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and Pandit Suresh Singh was sworn in as a Member of Parliament (MP) during the 91st Sitting of the National Assembly on Friday. Singh, a candidate from the People’s Progressive Party Civic top-up list, filled the seat of former government MP Dharamkumar Seeraj who […]

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