As Budget 2024 discussions continue, Opposition MP Beverly Alert has emphasized the need for effective monitoring of the significant financial allocations to various sectors.
Alert believes that the focus should be on ensuring value for money, especially in major investments in infrastructure, healthcare, human services, and education.
She expressed concern about the results of investments in education, citing specific issues in region 3.
On the government side, MP Dr. Bheri Ramsaran commended the early delivery of the budget and the inclusive consultation process.
He highlighted the budget’s support for growth in every sector of the local economy.
Dr. Ramsaran, also an advisor to the Minister of Health, emphasized the government’s commitment to continuous improvements in healthcare, especially in rural communities.
He expressed optimism about Guyana becoming a world-class medical destination, indicating significant development in the health sector.
The differing perspectives underscore ongoing debates about budget priorities, outcomes, and the overall direction of development in Guyana.