The National Assembly’s Committee of Supply has initiated the examination of budgetary estimates for the fiscal year 2024, focusing on several constitutional agencies. The review includes projected revenue estimates and expenditures. During the examination, the allocation to the Office of the Leader of the Opposition was approved. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Texiera, […]
Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), responded to a recent opinion piece critical of the budget, describing it as “misguided.” The article, published in Kaieteur News on January 25, questioned the government’s approach to a “minimum threshold” for a decent life in Guyana, particularly in the context of the […]
In the final day of the 2024 budget debates, Dr. Asha Kissoon, the parliamentary representative of the small parties’ joinder list, made her maiden presentation, expressing her support for the budget while offering constructive suggestions for enhancement. Dr. Kissoon, who is a medical doctor practicing in the health sector, welcomed the allocation to the health […]
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 […]
The budget debate has entered its fourth day, with the opposition continuing to assert that the budget lacks sufficient provisions for vulnerable members of society. In the latest session, the APNU/AFC shadow for human services, Natasha Singh-Lewis, raised concerns about child abuse cases and the limited number of social workers and childcare officers across the […]
In the ongoing budget debates, Opposition MP Hamraj Rajkumar and Government MP Faizal Jaffarally engaged in a heated exchange regarding the coverage of educational needs for citizens. Opposition MP Hamraj Rajkumar expressed disappointment with the government’s budget, alleging that it fails to meet the educational needs of every citizen. He specifically mentioned the absence of […]
Government Chief Whip Gail Teixeira addressed the opposition’s criticism of Budget 2024, stating that there are fundamental philosophical differences between the coalition and the PPP/C. In her 34th budget debate, Teixeira criticized the PNC-led opposition, describing them as irresponsible, reckless, and lacking substance. Teixeira expressed strong support for Budget 2024, describing it as a tangible […]
Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, has responded to opposition accusations regarding the alleged reckless use of the Natural Resources Sovereign Wealth Fund, emphasizing that the government has strengthened its functionality. Bharrat made these remarks during his budget debate presentation in the National Assembly, countering concerns raised by the opposition about the financial management of […]
In the ongoing debate over Guyana’s Budget 2024, Opposition Member of Parliament Tabitha Sarabo Halley expressed her view that the 1.146 trillion-dollar national budget fails to address the most critical need of citizens – the improvement of their current economic position. She questioned the ideologies and philosophies behind the budget, emphasizing the importance of policies […]
Member of Parliament Seepaul Narine asserts that Budget 2024 is a significant victory for the working class, introducing measures that safeguard and advance the lives of workers and their families. Narine’s comments come in response to Opposition MP Maureen Philadelphia, who criticized the government’s fiscal package, claiming it fails to meet the basic needs of […]