PRESIDENT, Dr. Irfaan Ali has signalled that a cash grant might be on the cards for Guyanese citizens this Christmas, as the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) continues to emphasise its interest in improving the lives of all citizens.

Speaking on Tuesday evening at a PPP/C public meeting in Eccles, East Bank Demerara, the President reflected on the country’s ongoing development trajectory under his leadership, and assured citizens that their well-being remains a central focus of the PPP government policy.

“When we say we will do it, that is the People’s Progressive Party,” President Ali told the energised gathering.
Turning to Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, he added: “PM, you told them next year is the next grant. If they behave themselves, they get it this year. We will have a beautiful Christmas.”

The statement was met with loud cheers from the massive crowd, as the President sought to reinforce his administration’s record of delivering on promises.
President Ali, who is seeking re-election in the September 1 General and Regional Elections, noted that the government’s priority remains improving the lives of ordinary Guyanese while sustaining economic expansion.

Citizens aged 18 and older recently benefited from a one-off $100,000 cash grant as part of a series of initiatives designed to more inclusively share the country’s wealth.