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Dr. Ashni Singh, Guyana’s Senior Minister in the President’s Office for Finance and Public Service, announced that many public sector workers, like teachers and health staff, have started receiving $100,000 cash grants. This is part of a Government plan shared in October.
A Guyana dollar is worth about 1.3 cents in Eastern Caribbean dollars or about half a cent in US dollars.
At the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Singh gave out cheques to his staff, thanked them for their hard work, and wished them happy holidays.
Over 50,000 public workers and security service members have been registered, and grants are being handed out at several locations, including the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministries of Education, Finance, Agriculture, and Health.
Cititizens of Guyana have to register for a national ID card before they can collect their bounty.
President Irfaan Ali recently promised public workers would get their grants before 2024 ends. He said the process is designed to be transparent, with coordination among the Bank of Guyana, the Ministry of Finance, the Auditor General, and regional councils.
Around $30 billion will be distributed in the first phase, covering adults aged 18 and above nationwide. A second registration phase will follow for those who missed the first. This program is part of the Government’s plan to build lasting wealth for its citizens.
Source: Guyana DPI.
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