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The government is focused on the continued modernisation of the Guyana Police Force, according to Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh, who announced on Monday that $36.2 billion will be spent to support crime-fighting activities across the country. A major allocation—$5 billion— will go towards the ‘Safe Country’ initiative, an investigative tool that involves video surveillance…
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The sum of $6 billion has been budgeted for sport development in 2026, including $1.3 billion to maintain and upgrade grounds across the country. In unveiling government’s plan for the sector in Budget 2026, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh said the construction of Guyana’s first powerlifting and high-performance conditioning facility, as well as a cricket…
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Guyana’s Government has unveiled an ambitious plan for 2026 aimed at supporting children, women, and senior citizens, with a record $78.3 billion budget for social services, up from $64 billion last year. The programmes are designed to ensure that the country’s most vulnerable populations are protected, empowered and equipped to thrive. For children, the government…
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From land titling projects to scholarships for Indigenous youth, the government has allocated $7.5 billion for Amerindian communities in Budget 2026. This was announced by Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Monday as he presented Guyana’s 2026 National Budget. He said $400 million will be spent on the Amerindian Land Titling project, an initiative that…
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  In a major boost to home ownership and community development, the Government has announced plans to construct 8,000 new homes and allocate 15,000 house lots across Guyana in 2026. The initiative, backed by a $159.1 billion budget for housing, forms part of the Government’s ongoing push to address the housing backlog and provide modern,…
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Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has unveiled the government’s plans to continue bringing specialised healthcare services to Guyana, noting that substantial sums will go towards the construction of a new facility to treat brain injuries and another to care for cancer patients.  Dr. Singh told lawmakers that $1.1 billion has been allocated for the construction…
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Guyana is advancing key education initiatives in 2026, with a total of $183.6 billion earmarked for schools, teacher training, cash grants, and digital learning to ensure all citizens have access to quality education and opportunities to upskill. Key projects and initiatives for 2026 include: School infrastructure: Completion of more than 40 schools, including Falls Top…
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Guyana is set to advance key transport infrastructure projects in 2026, with a total of $196.1 billion allocated for roads and bridges. Presenting Budget 2026 in the National Assembly on Monday, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, highlighted both ongoing projects and new initiatives slated for…
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Continued investments in the Gas-to-Energy project, a major expansion of the power lines and GPL’s overall electricity grid, and more renewable energy projects are among the projects the government will invest in through Budget 2026.  This was revealed by Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh on Monday as he presented Guyana’s National Budget. According to him,…
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Guyana is set to further strengthen its tourism and creative sectors in 2026, with the completion of the Hospitality and Tourism Institute and the development of the Palmyra Cultural Market among the flagship projects. A total of $3.7 billion has been budgeted for the Orange Economy this year, building on $3.6 billion spent in 2025….
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