By Celestine Chacon | January 20, 2025 Effective January 1, 2025, Guyana’s Old Age Pension has increased by 14%, moving from $36,000 to $41,000 per month. The adjustment, announced by Senior Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh during the 2025 budget presentation, marks a continued effort to enhance financial stability for the country’s elderly population. […]
January 18, 2025 The Government of Guyana has allocated $8 billion to the sports sector in the 2025 national budget, nearly doubling last year’s investment, as part of its commitment to infrastructure development and athlete advancement under the “One Guyana” initiative. The budget prioritizes the expansion of sports facilities across the country, with plans to […]
By Kristin Josiah | January 18, 2025 Budget 2025, amounting to over $1.3 trillion, has received positive feedback from members of civil society, who view the fiscal plan as a strategic approach to increasing disposable income and improving the standard of living for Guyanese citizens. Presented by Senior Minister in the Office of the President […]
By Delicia Janneire, January 18, 2025 In the 2025 national budget, a significant allocation of 88 billion dollars has been earmarked to advance and diversify Guyana’s energy sector. The funds, announced by Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh, are aimed at expanding ongoing projects and introducing new initiatives to enhance the country’s energy infrastructure. A […]
By Celestine Chacon, January 18, 2025 One of the contractors involved in the collapse of utility poles along Aubrey Barker Road in South Ruimveldt late last year will be blacklisted, following the completion of an investigation into the incident. This was revealed by Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive […]
By Celestine Chacon, January 18, 2025 The Government of Guyana has allocated a substantial $7.2 billion in the 2025 national budget to further enhance development across all Amerindian communities. This allocation aims to foster growth in areas such as agriculture, infrastructure, and economic opportunities. A key aspect of this funding includes $5 billion designated for […]
January 17, 2025 In a significant move to strengthen Guyana’s education sector, the government has allocated a total of $175 billion for the year 2025. This funding is set to support initiatives aimed at improving educational access, affordability, and quality across all levels, from primary education to tertiary and vocational training. A key element of […]
By Saskia Warrick, January 17, 2025 A substantial allocation of $104.6 billion has been set aside in the 2025 national budget to rejuvenate Guyana’s agriculture sector, promote food security, and strengthen the nation’s leadership in sustainable agriculture. The budget outlines significant investments aimed at improving key areas such as drainage, irrigation, sugar rehabilitation, crop production, […]
By Kimberly Giddings, January 15, 2025 Green State Oil and Gas Services Inc. is launching its flagship initiative, Project Her Guyana, with an empowering one-day workshop titled “Recognising and Inspiring HER in the Field of Project Management.” The event, scheduled for March 29, aims to support and inspire women in project management by providing valuable […]
By Kimberly Giddings, January 15, 2025 The Judiciary is preparing to launch two specialized courts—the Mental Health Court and the Mobile Court—within the first quarter of 2025. This initiative, announced by Acting Chancellor Madam Justice Yonette Cummings Edwards during the Law Year 2025 on Tuesday, is aimed at addressing the evolving challenges in the administration […]