– largest in the country’s history, includes no new taxes The 2023 National Budget, valued at some $781.9 billion was on Monday tabled in the National Assembly under the theme “Improving Lives Today, Building Prosperity Tomorrow”. The fiscal plan, 41.4 per cent larger than 2022, is fully financed with no new taxes and is the […]
– $4.3B for sport, $277M for the preservation of cultural heritage sites Since taking office in August 2020, the PPP/C Administration’s commitment to building a more inclusive society, saw continued investments in the young people of the country, through the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport (MOCYS). Building on this commitment, Senior Minister in the […]
– public assistance is now $16,000 The Government of Guyana announced Monday that the old age pension has been increased from $28,000 to $33,000 effective January 1, 2023. The increase will benefit more than 73,000 senior citizens nationwide placing some $4.4 billion in disposable income in the pockets of Guyanese 65 years and older. […]
– Measures seek to improve domestic tourism Given the ease of access that hinterland airstrips afford, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, announced that $1.6 billion has been earmarked in the 2023 budget for the rehabilitation of those airstrips. Three of these airstrips will be completed […]
Government has placed heavy emphasis on the health sector in 2023, allocating a mammoth $84 billion to ensure there is rapid infrastructural development, as well as better access to primary healthcare. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, noted that $1 billion is allocated for retrofitting health […]
Government, through the Labour Ministry, continues to create avenues for upskilling and employment countrywide, equipping thousands of Guyanese with new skills and strengthening the country’s workforce. The ministry, through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), will continue to roll out its technical and vocational training courses, to ensure every citizen has equal access to opportunities […]
– Increased to $35,000 with existing $5,000 school uniform grant Remaining staunch in its commitment to the nation’s children, government has now proposed the increase of the Because We Care cash grant from $25,000 to $35,000. This will benefit over 214,000 schoolchildren in public and private schools across the country. This disclosure was made by […]
– over 100 per cent increase in the sector A colossal $136.1 billion has been allocated to the Ministry of Public Works to transform bridges and road networks as the enhancement of the land transport services progresses. The announcement was made by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr […]
Upholding the rule of law, enhancing the efficiency of Guyana’s justice system, and improving access to legal aid remain key priorities of the government. In a representation of this steadfast dedication, some $6.2 billion has been allocated to reform and facilitate accountability in the justice system. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with […]
With a strong focus on providing equitable access to quality education, the government has allocated $94.4 billion to the education sector. This is an increase to the sector from the $60.7 billion allocation in 2022. “Government remains committed to its manifesto’s promise of increasing access to education for all including universal, primary, and secondary education, […]