Increased stipends for local gov’t representatives 

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand announced increased stipends for various elected local government representatives. During the Consideration of the Estimates for funds allocated to Region Four (Demerara- Mahaica), Manickchand announced that stipends for The stipends for Regional Councillors on the Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs) will increase…

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Beyond G/town, billions approved to upgrade regional markets across Guyana 

While much public attention has been focused on the multi-billion-dollar Georgetown Enhancement Programme, Thursday’s consideration of the 2026 Budget Estimates revealed that major investments are also being directed beyond the capital, with millions of dollars approved to upgrade and complete regional markets across Guyana. The disclosures were made as Minister…

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Haags Bosch landfill to close in 2029 

The Haags Bosch landfill site on the East Bank of Demerara is set to be closed in 2029, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand confirmed on Thursday. The announcement came during consideration of the 2026 Budget Estimates in the Committee of Supply, after Opposition MP Ganesh Mahipaul…

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