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Demerara Bank helps to repair Dharm Shala; improve livelihood of families
See below statement issued by Demerara Bank Limited:
In the heart of Demerara Bank's mission lies an unwavering commitment to building more than just financial success – a commitment to nurturing thriving communities. The bank firmly…
With $10B more, beneficiaries of part time job programme told to acquire more skills, qualifications
The sum of $10 billion is allocated in the 2024 National Budget to continue the government’s part time job programme.
But it comes with an encouragement from Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh for the beneficiaries of this programme to…
BUDGET 2024: Fewer taxes to pay as income tax threshold moves to $100K
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh has proposed that the income tax threshold moves to $100,000 thereby allowing thousands of persons to pay fewer or no taxes.
Dr. Singh, while presenting the 2024 $1.146 trillion National Budget, said…
BUDGET 2024: Guyana expecting another year of strong economic growth- Finance Minister
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh Monday said Guyana should record another year of strong economic growth, including in the non-oil sector.
Presenting the 2024 budget, Dr. Singh said Guyana’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is…
BUDGET 2024: Another $7B to ease rising cost of living
The government has set aside a total of $7 billion in the 2024 National Budget aimed at containing the impact of price increases.
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh said the monies will be spent after consultation with stakeholders.
In…
BUDGET 2024: Gov’t again extends reduction in fuel tax, freight charges
As part of measures to provide continued relief to people, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh announced on Monday during the budget presentation that the government will maintain the tax cuts for fuel and freight charges.
Dr. Singh…
BUDGET 2024: Gov’t building 1,134 more houses with $78B to advance housing programme
The sum of $78 billion is allocated in the 2024 national budget to further develop housing infrastructure country-wide.
This is an increase from the $52.7 billion spent for the construction of roads, drains and bridges in the respective…
BUDGET 2024: Works for Linden Highway amid $204B budgeted for roads & bridges
A total of $204.1 billion has been allocated to upgrade and expand the country’s roads and bridges network in the 2024 National Budget.
And another $73.2 billion is budgeted in 2024 to continue the government’s programme of constructing,…
BUDGET 2024: With $95.7B for energy sector, expansions expected at GPL, solar &…
A total of of $95.7 billion is allocated in the 2024 budget for the energy sector.
Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh said the funds will help the government to meet short-term energy needs and invest in doubling its generating capacity…
BUDGET 2024: $450M for Small Business Fund; $331M for Small Business Bureau
Budget 2024 continues the government’s commitment to support small businesses with $450 million allocated for the replenishment of the Small Business Development Fund and $331 million allocated for the Small Business Bureau.
According to…