#budget2026 Archives

February 14, 2026

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Parliament on Friday approved the 2026 National Budget, totalling $1.558 trillion, after Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, successfully piloted the legislation through the National Assembly. It is the first budget under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government since the September 2025 elections and the sixth […]

February 7, 2026

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Budget 2026 is designed to shield the most vulnerable, strengthen families, support workers and expand opportunities for young people. This is according to Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira, who was speaking during the recently concluded budget debates. Teixeira told the House that the government has pursued a steady and deliberate path of […]

February 7, 2026

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Finance Minister Ashni Singh on Friday said opposition claims that 58 per cent of the population lives in poverty are based on data from a period when the APNU-led coalition was in government, accusing political rivals of misleading the public. Speaking during the 2026 budget debate in parliament, Singh said the figure—frequently cited by the […]

January 27, 2026

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The 2026 National Budget creates new opportunities for manufacturing, agro-processing, logistics, and small business growth in Region Three, according to Halim Khan, head of the Region Three Private Sector Inc. (R3PSInc). Speaking after Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh presented the budget to the National Assembly, Khan said the plan’s focus on small and medium-sized enterprises […]

January 27, 2026

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Budget 2026 sets the foundation for continued strong economic growth and progress in the country’s transformation, despite a challenging and an uncertain global environment. Finance Minister Ashni Singh said during the budget presentation, themed “Putting People First,” that Guyana’s economy recorded strong and sustained growth in 2025, with overall economic expansion estimated at 19.3 per […]

Tag: #budget2026

House approves $1.558 trillion budget

Much support for vulnerable, families and youth, says Teixeira

Finance Minister: 58 per cent poverty rate occurred during APNU-AFC period in government

Budget 2026 opens doors for manufacturing, SMEs and agro-processing, says Region Three private sector

Economy grew 19.3 per cent; non-oil economy expanded 14.3 per cent

Boat captain feared drowned in Barama River accident

Labour market squeeze tightens as firms seek skilled, experienced staff

MACORP opens US$35 million headquarters at Covent Garden

Boat captain feared drowned in Barama River accident

Labour market squeeze tightens as firms seek skilled, experienced staff

MACORP opens US$35 million headquarters at Covent Garden