Tag: Minister Priya Manickchand
Toshaos, councillors and hinterland leaders to get stipend boost
The government has approved increased stipends for toshaos, deputy toshaos, senior councillors and Regional Democratic Council (RDC) councillors. Under the ... Read More
Gov’t strengthening access to education, infrastructure in Region Six
Students across East Berbice-Corentyne will soon benefit from improved transportation, as the government plans to provide school buses, boats, furniture, ... Read More
New heavy-duty bridge, agricultural development slated for Region Seven
- $6.6 billion approved A heavy-duty timber bridge is to be constructed in the Amerindian village of Waramadong in the ... Read More
Farm-to-market roads, buses, bridges among projects under $8.4B Region 5 allocation
As the consideration of the 2026 budget estimates continues at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on Thursday evening, the ... Read More
Drainage works to increase across Region Four with $15.8 billion allocation
The government is advancing a comprehensive drainage and irrigation programme in Region Four with the approval of $15,858,111 during the ... Read More
$14.7 billion to drive development in Region Three
The livelihood of thousands of residents in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) is set to improve significantly with a massive ... Read More
$9.1 billion boost for Region One to drive education, infrastructure and agriculture
Communities in Region One (Barima-Waini) will continue to benefit from major investments by the government this year, with $9.1 billion ... Read More
$32.9B to be invested on local government development
-$5.9B for solid waste management, more than $18B to improve markets nationwide The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development ... Read More
More than $2B approved for Georgetown Restoration Initiative
The government intends to restore, construct or rebuild the iconic Stabroek Market in Georgetown and the Bourda Green (Bourda Market) ... Read More
Gov’t deepens partnership with Kingston & Tiger Bay businesses
The government is intensifying its efforts to revitalise the nation’s capital city, forming strategic alliances with businesses in Kingston and ... Read More