Families across Guyana can expect more financial support from the government as Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh announced a further increase to the Because We Care educational cash grant.
The cash grant will be increased from $50,000 to $60,000 in keeping with a commitment made to the people by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration.
Approximately 206,000 families with children in public and private schools are expected to benefit from this increase.
According to Minister Singh, this grant will place an additional $2 billion of disposable income into the hands of parents, representing a $12.4 billion investment.
In addition, a $20,000 transportation allowance will be introduced this year, ensuring that every child benefits from an education.
With the Because We Care cash grant, the transportation grant and the $5,000 uniform voucher, students will be receiving $85,000 in financial support.
These measures amount to a total of $17 billion in government investment, highlighting the government’s commitment to its 2025 Manifesto promises.