Tag: Ministry of finance

March 10, 2025
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Guyanese from all ten administrative regions, as well as those in the diaspora, are currently benefiting from the government’s one-off $100,000 cash grant distribution. The grant is increasing the spending power of many, with some choosing to pool their resources into business ventures, while others are using it to make important purchases or pursue personal […]

March 7, 2025
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As long as persons registered for the $100,000 cash grant, they will still receive the money even if they are out of the country during the distribution phase, said Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. The Vice President gave this assurance in light of concerns expressed by various quarters of society during his weekly press briefing […]

February 25, 2025
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A wave of entrepreneurship is sweeping through Mocha as many recipients of the government’s $100,000 cash grant are investing in their small businesses. Over the weekend, hundreds of residents collected their cheques at the Mocha Primary School, with several expressing plans to use the funds to either start or expand their ventures. The cash grant […]

February 20, 2025
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The government is making significant strides in diversifying and fortifying the non-oil economy, with impressive growth across agriculture, construction, and mining sectors, said Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh, as he made a compelling case to investors at the Guyana Energy Conference and […]

February 19, 2025
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Hundreds of residents from Mocha/Arcadia, Perseverance, and Prosperity received a much-needed financial boost on Wednesday, as they collected their $100,000 cash grant. For many, the support could not have come at a better time. Christopher Samaroo, one of the recipients who collected his cheque at the Mocha Community Centre, described the grant as a “pretty […]

February 17, 2025
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Increased job opportunities in Guyana’s growing oil economy are a primary reason employees can easily transition between public and private sector jobs, according to Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh. He made this statement while responding to questions from Opposition Member of Parliament […]

February 17, 2025
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Guyanese public workers have the freedom to choose a gratuity or a lump-sum payment upon retirement, unlike under the previous administration. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Service Dr Ashni Singh said the government trusts Guyanese to make decisions that best suit their needs. “We don’t presume […]

February 15, 2025
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The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) has launched an Invoice Financing Facility, aimed at addressing liquidity constraints faced by suppliers in the country’s fast-growing oil and gas sector. The facility will allow registered suppliers with a proven track record to access up to 80 per cent of the value of their validated invoices […]

February 14, 2025
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The distribution of the much-anticipated $100,000 cash grant has recommenced, with disbursement exercises currently underway in Regions Two, Five, and Ten. The Ministry of Finance announced on its Facebook page that distribution in Region Six will commence tomorrow (Saturday). Distribution dates for Regions Three and Four will be released soon. The distribution in Region Two […]


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