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2026 Budget totals $1.5 trillion with taxes removed on several items

The PPP/C government’s first budget since winning a landslide victory at the September 1, 2025, general and regional elections, stands at $1.558 trillion and includes a suite of targeted tax removals aimed at boosting local industries and lowering costs for consumers. Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh delivered a marathon budget presentation that lasted for […]

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Guyana records strong economic growth in 2025

Guyana’s economy is estimated to have recorded significant growth in 2025, reflecting the impact of a robust policy framework despite ongoing global economic challenges. This is according to Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh, who on Monday, presented the country’s 2026 budget under the theme, “Putting People First.” In his budget speech, Dr Singh revealed that

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Guyana has enough money in NRF to clear external debt today – Finance Minister

Guyana has accumulated enough revenues in its Natural Resource Fund (NRF) to pay off the country’s entire external debt, according to Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh. During his appearance on the Starting Point Podcast, Dr Singh said, “I’m pleased to tell you that we have today, as we speak, we have saved in the sovereign

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Cash grants just one of several tools gov’t will use to empower citizens – Min. Singh

Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, says the distribution of cash grants over the next five years will form part of a broader People’s Progressive Party government strategy aimed at empowering citizens. Speaking during an interview on the Starting Point Podcast, Dr Singh acknowledged the consensus that increased money in circulation can have inflationary effects.

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Gov’t keeps debt levels at historic low for 5th consecutive year  

A common mistake among leaders of emerging oil-producing nations is to rely heavily on loans to fund development programmes, hoping that oil prices remain high to meet repayment obligations. Unfortunately, the oil and gas industry is inherently volatile. Countries falling prey to this rookie miscalculation often leave their people with debt that follows them for

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