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December 18, 2025

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The government will deliver a $100,000 cash grant to every citizen aged 18 years and older in 2026, introduce tax-free development zones, and expand digital and social services, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Ali said funds for the cash transfer will be provided in […]

December 14, 2025

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Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh said cash grants will continue to form part of the government’s social support system but are not intended to be the main tool for improving living standards, stressing that long-term development depends on empowerment, jobs and wealth creation. Speaking in an interview on The Starting Point podcast, Singh said direct […]

December 3, 2025

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President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced that every person living with a disability in Guyana will receive a $50,000 one-off grant before the end of December, a move expected to deliver $1.4 billion in direct support to more than 27,000 people. Ali made the announcement during a national observance of International Day of […]

November 19, 2025

We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), now the majority opposition, is pressuring the government to honour the Christmas cash-grant promise referenced by senior officials earlier in the year, saying that many citizens are still awaiting confirmation as the holiday season approaches. In a social media statement through their Team Mohamed’s Facebook page, WIN pointed to President […]

June 12, 2025

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In a historic move toward reforming juvenile justice, the Judiciary of Guyana, in collaboration with UNICEF, has officially opened a Children’s Court at the Charity Magistrate’s Court in the Essequibo Magisterial District. Built at a cost of $72 million, the court is designed to support restorative justice and the rehabilitation of children who come into […]

June 5, 2025

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General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, is urging individuals who have not yet received their $100,000 cash grant cheques to contact the dedicated WhatsApp number 760-2929 for assistance. Speaking at his weekly press conference held at Freedom House on Thursday, Dr Jagdeo acknowledged that a small number of individuals have […]

May 28, 2025

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… enters third week, ensures every child has tools to learn, grow, and thrive The Government of Guyana’s flagship “Because We Care” cash grant programme has entered its third week of distribution, delivering critical financial support to thousands of families across the hinterland and riverine communities of Regions One, Eight, and Ten. More than $1.68 […]

May 27, 2025

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As part of the government’s ongoing effort to ensure equitable education for all Guyanese children, the nationwide cash grant programme has now expanded to Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), marking a major milestone in the phased distribution that began earlier this month. Education Minister Priya Manickchand confirmed the expansion in a message posted on her official […]

May 12, 2025

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Students in Regions Seven and Nine are set to benefit from the rollout of the $55,000 ‘Because We Care’ cash grant distribution, which commenced today. Education Minister Priya Manickchand, in a statement today, reassured that students in other regions of Guyana will receive their grants within the next month. Every school-aged child will receive a […]

May 6, 2025

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Distribution of the students’ Because We Care cash grant will begin on Monday, 12 May, Education Minister Priya Manickchand announced today on the sidelines of the launch of the Ministry of Education’s Arrival Day Village at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The minister stated that distribution will begin in Regions Nine and Seven next week, […]

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Cash grant, tax-free zones, and expanded citizen services to be rolled out next year

Cash grants will remain but focus is on sustainable prosperity, says Finance Minister

Brighter Christmas for persons living with disability

WIN pressures government to honour Christmas cash-grant promise

Children’s Court opens in Charity

Assistance available for unreceived cash grants

“Because We Care” Grant Distributes Over $1.6B in Regions 1, 8, and 10

Region 10 Students Included in $640M Education Grant Rollout

Big relief for parents: Distribution of ‘Because We Care’ grant commences today

‘Because We Care’ cash grant distribution to begin May 12

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