President says over $1b to be spent in Rupununi

Part of the audience yesterday (DPI photo)

The Department of Public Information (DPI) yesterday reported that the government is set to spend over $1 billion in the Rupununi region, exceeding its 2024 budget allocation.

This was announced by President Irfaan Ali at an outreach in the village of Nappi, situated in Central Rupununi yesterday. He was accompanied by Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat; Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, and other officials. 

At the outreach, the President emphasised that these additional investments reflect the government’s commitment and support for the people, aiming to empower them to contribute to the development of themselves, their communities, and the country as a whole.