House approves $57.5 billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill

…to be spent on GtE, expansion of electricity distribution network
…funds for housing development, hinterland roads approved

The National Assembly on Friday approved Supplementary Appropriation Bill No. 1 of 2025, authorising a total of $57.5 billion in additional Government spending to bolster several critical national development initiatives.
The Bill, piloted by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, was passed following vigorous debate.
The supplementary funding is expected to accelerate Guyana’s infrastructure expansion, support the growing energy demands of the economy, and continue direct social assistance programmes such as the $100,000 cash grant.
A central feature of the supplementary budget is an expansive $29.5 billion capital programme under the Office of the Prime Minister, of which $28.8 billion will go directly toward upgrading and expanding the country’s electricity distribution network.
This complements the ongoing construction of the 300-megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant — a transformative project expected to reduce energy costs by 50 per cent and provide a reliable power supply to support growth in the manufacturing and industrial sectors.
An additional $738 million has been allocated to extend electricity to 17 previously unserved communities, ensuring greater inclusion in the national grid. Simultaneously, solar panels have been distributed to numerous hinterland communities as part of the Government’s renewable energy push.
The current programme under the Office of the Prime Minister has been allocated $7.8 billion, earmarked for the maintenance and upgrading of approximately 157 kilometres (km) of the existing electricity distribution network. This investment aims to enhance the capacity and service reliability of the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL), addressing the immediate needs of households and businesses.

Housing expansion, hinterland Roads, agriculture connectivity
The Ministry of Housing and Water has been allocated $12 billion to press forward with its aggressive housing infrastructure programme, part of the Government’s commitment to improve home ownership and community development across the country.
To improve transportation and economic linkages, the Ministry of Public Works receives $1.5 billion to continue the development of hinterland roads, enhancing connectivity between the hinterland and the coast as well as $1.4 billion for farm-to-market roads, aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and rural commerce

$100k cash grant
The Government’s popular $100,000 cash grant initiative continues to gain traction, with 617,398 citizens registered and 602,927 cheques already issued as of May 21, 2025. A further $3 billion has been earmarked to support the registration and distribution of grants to an estimated 12,000 additional beneficiaries expected by the end of June.
Registration and distribution continue at Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs) offices and the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue, ensuring accessible support for all eligible citizens.