President Dr. Irfaan Ali visited the Ministry of Finance on Saturday to express his appreciation for the hard work put into the preparations for the 2024 National Budget.
The President acknowledged the dedicated efforts of the ministry’s staff, emphasizing the spirit of national patriotism and commitment to the government’s developmental agenda.
During the visit, President Ali, who has a background in finance, reflected on the traditions and long hours involved in the budget preparation process.
He highlighted the enduring commitment of the environment at the Ministry of Finance.
Accompanying the President was Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh. Dr. Singh emphasized that budget preparation is an ongoing process and stated that the 2024 budget would reflect a steadfast dedication to implementing policies that enhance the well-being of Guyanese citizens.
In the previous year, the finance minister presented a budget of $781.9 billion, marking the first budget partially financed by revenue from Guyana’s historic sale of carbon credits.
Kristin Josiah, Reporting for NCN News