$1.3B budgeted for national ICT development

$1.3B budgeted for national ICT development

-hinterland communities, more public institutions to be targeted APPROXIMATELY $1.3 billion has been allocated for the development of Guyana’s Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector, which will include a national ICT policy, the expansion of the government fibre optic cable by an additional 115km, and grants for ICT hubs in 167 communities. The government is…

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$47.9 billion allocated to security sector

$47.9 billion allocated to security sector

— more CCTV cameras; satellite phones, body cameras for cops — $400M allocated for new Brickdam Police Station A sum of $47.9 billion has been allocated in 2022 to ensure the preservation of law and order at all levels in society. This sum will enable widespread connection of CCTV cameras and equipping of police ranks…

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Budget 2022 includes $76.7B for roads and bridges

Budget 2022 includes $76.7B for roads and bridges

IN keeping with its plans to develop and upgrade the infrastructure across the country, the government has allocated some $76.7 billion for roads and bridges under the Ministry of Public Works in the 2022 budget. This allocation, according to Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, will…

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