As the Guyanese government unveiled its ambitious 1.146 trillion-dollar budget for the year 2024, citizens across the country have expressed overwhelming support for the financial measures outlined. Delicia Janneire, reporting for NCN News, gathered the opinions of various individuals, capturing a prevailing sense of optimism regarding the budget. Many citizens expressed their satisfaction with the […]
Following a commitment made by President Irfaan Ali during a recent outreach to Mocha Arcadia, East Bank Demerara, several young people from the community have registered for skills training programs facilitated by the government through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT). This initiative was part of an engagement with three ministers and government officials. Ministers […]
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has expressed its appreciation for Budget 2024, commending the government for its commitment to sustainable and people-centered economic transformation. PSC Chairman, Komal Singh, highlighted the positive measures announced in the budget, particularly addressing the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in accessing finance. Budget 2024 allocates $450 million […]
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, has expressed optimism about the accelerated growth of the agriculture sector in Guyana in the upcoming year. Welcoming the budgetary allocations for the sector, Minister Mustapha highlighted the significant progress made in 2023, with agriculture estimated to have expanded by 7 percent. Despite challenges such as the impact of El […]
In a move to boost the small business sector and foster economic growth, the Guyanese government has announced a substantial financial injection into the Small Business Development Fund and increased support for the Small Business Bureau. The details were shared in the latest Republic Bank-sponsored Business report. Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh highlighted the crucial […]
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has expressed confidence that the 1.1 trillion-dollar budget for the fiscal year effectively addresses the challenges facing Guyanese. In a recent announcement, the Head of State outlined key measures aimed at improving the standard of living for citizens. President Ali emphasized that the measures outlined in the budget, both cost and […]
In a proactive initiative aimed at promoting fire safety awareness, 150 students from various schools along the East Coast Corridor participated in a one-day kids fire safety camp at the Lusignan Centre Ground. The event, organized collaboratively by the Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) and the Guyana Fire Service, sought to equip students with essential knowledge […]
As part of its commitment to bridging the infrastructural and economic gap between hinterland and urban communities, the Guyanese government has allocated nine billion dollars for Amerindian development programs in the 2024 budget. Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh highlighted this initiative during the budget presentation at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. A significant portion of […]
The Ministry of Labour is set to expand its services and programs with the recently presented 2024 budget allocation, according to Minister Joseph Hamilton. The budget earmarks $500 million for the labour sector, emphasizing the government’s commitment to enhancing training and up-skilling initiatives, among other key areas. In an interview, Minister Hamilton highlighted the ministry’s […]
Minister of Public Works, Hon. Juan Edghill, has expressed his satisfaction with the financial allocations in the 2024 budget for the Ministry of Public Works, emphasizing that the provisions are adequate to propel the ongoing transformation of infrastructure projects throughout Guyana. In a recent statement, Minister Edghill praised the budget as a “fantastic financial plan” […]