Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Sonia Parag (seated at right) with her staff during the consideration of the budget estimates (Photo: DPI/ February 1, 2024)
Some $127 million has been allocated this year for the completion of the school. Asked if the school will be furnished and ready for use once construction is completed, Parag responded: “What has been allocated under this line item is sums to complete construction.”
The total $7.1 billion budget for Region 10 was approved without changes just before midnight. The allocations for each region were also approved without changes.
The graph below shows the total breakdown of funds allocated in Budget 2024 for Guyana’s 10 administrative regions:
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Sonia Parag (seated at right) with her staff during the consideration of the budget estimates (Photo: DPI/ February 1, 2024)
