Daily Archives: December 26, 2025
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$1.558 trillion Budget 2026 expected to improve the lives of all Guyanese – GCCI
See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry:
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) commends the Government of Guyana for...
Economy projected to grow by 16.2% in 2026 – Dr Singh
Minister with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, on Monday announced yet another trillion dollar budget, for 2026, pegged at a whopping $1.558 trillion.
The...
DDL commits to honouring memory of chemist Jason Bhojedat
See full statement from the Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL):
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) joins the family and friends of our Distillery Plant Manager, Jason Bhojedat,...
Govt to inject US$100M to kickstart Guyana Development Bank
Thousands of Guyanese small business owners will have access to zero-interest and collateral loans through the Guyana Development Bank, with the government set to...
BUDGET 2026: Increased stipend for CSOs, CPGs, other workers
Budget 2026 has catered for an increase in stipend for certain category of workers, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has announced.
Pathway workers, community enhancement...
BUDGET 2026: Income Tax Threshold to increase to $140,000
The income tax threshold will be increased to $140,000 per month, Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh has announced.
This measure is provided for in...
BUDGET 2026: $60B allotted for $100,000 per adult cash grant this year
In keeping with a promise made by President Dr Irfaan Ali, Budget 2026 has allotted $60 billion to facilitate the distribution of the $100,000...
BUDGET 2026: Govt to remove corporate taxes on companies providing childcare and elderly care...
The government will be removing corporate taxes for companies that provide childcare and elderly care services, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has announced.
This commitment...
BUDGET 2026: Public Assistance to be increased to $25,000 per month
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has announced that public assistance will be increased from $22,000 to $25,000 per month.
This measure will take effect from...
BUDGET 2026: Old Age Pensioners to now get $46,000 per month + $20,000 transportation...
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has announced that Old Age Pension will be increased from $41,000 to $46,000 per month, effective January 1, 2026.
Additionally,...
