Big Budget Boost for Guyana's Future | Guyana News

Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 1m

Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh unveils a massive $54.9 billion budget blueprint for 2026, packed with transformative investments across key sectors. Agriculture gets $8.3 billion, including $3 billion for retroactive GUYSUCO worker payments and support for rice and irrigation initiatives. Housing receives $17.5 billion to build 40,000 homes and clear backlogs. The Prime Minister’s Office secures $19.1 billion for the landmark Gas-to-Energy Project, promising to slash electricity costs in half, plus funding for roads, drainage, airstrips, and anti-narcotics enforcement — all aimed at…