Category: Ministry of Finance

Irresponsible to suggest Budget 2021 doesn’t cater for salary increases -Dr. Singh

Irresponsible to suggest Budget 2021 doesn’t cater for salary increases -Dr. Singh

- February 19, 2021

-irresponsible to suggest otherwise says Dr. Singh Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Hon. ... Read More

Fuel price reduction leaves more money in people’s pockets – Finance Minister

Fuel price reduction leaves more money in people’s pockets – Finance Minister

- February 18, 2021

The recent reduction in fuel prices means more money will be in the pockets of the ordinary man. Senior Minister ... Read More

Finance Minister Announces Cut in Excise Tax on Fuel – Prices at Pump to Reduce

Finance Minister Announces Cut in Excise Tax on Fuel – Prices at Pump to Reduce

- February 17, 2021

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, tonight announced that Government will ... Read More

Gov’t to invest $500M to rehabilitate ferries

Gov’t to invest $500M to rehabilitate ferries

- February 14, 2021

Passengers who frequently use the M.V. Malali, M.V. Makouria and M.V. Kimbia can look forward to an improved travelling experience ... Read More

$120M to support persons living with disabilities

$120M to support persons living with disabilities

- February 14, 2021

-$50M for National Commission on Disability -$30M complex at Mahaica to provide training The Government has proposed the allocation of ... Read More

$2.5B set aside to further upgrade, modernise CJIA

$2.5B set aside to further upgrade, modernise CJIA

- February 13, 2021

The PPP/C Administration has budgeted $2.5 billion to further upgrade and modernise the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). Hon. Dr. ... Read More

Sea defences to be strengthened with $5.1B investment

Sea defences to be strengthened with $5.1B investment

- February 13, 2021

The Government has proposed a $5.1 billion allocation in Budget 2021 to bolster the nation’s sea defences. Senior Minister within ... Read More

Wales Development Authority to employ over 3,000 – Finance Minister

Wales Development Authority to employ over 3,000 – Finance Minister

- February 13, 2021

- legislation to make WDA a reality coming The Wales Development Authority (WDA) is expected to be an immediate source ... Read More

$22.2B for public safety and security

$22.2B for public safety and security

- February 13, 2021

-$15.3 billion for GPF -three new blocks for Lusignan Prison -Central Fire Station to be relocated Some $22.2 billion has ... Read More

GDP to see 20.9 per cent growth in 2021

GDP to see 20.9 per cent growth in 2021

- February 12, 2021

Guyana’s real gross domestic product (GDP) for 2021 is projected to grow by some 20.9 per cent, with the non-oil ... Read More