Jagdeo: There will be cash grants after Irfaan Ali wins next election

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo announced on Sunday afternoon that there will be cash grants once Irfaan Ali is elected for a second term in general elections planned for later this year.

Citizens have been able to benefit from several cash grants, including $100,000 to every Guyanese over the age of 18.

Distribution of this grant started late last year and is continuing until all who are eligible receive their cheques.

Dr Jagdeo is confident the party will win the elections, describing this year as pivotal for the development of the country.

President Dr Irfaan Ali pointed to an “amazing” future for Guyana but said this would depend on the support of the PPP, urging them not to put that future at risk.

He spoke of key developments for Region Six. These include a four-lane bridge across the Berbice River, a deep water port with a development centre, a bridge across the Corentyne River to connect with Suriname and an economic centre near to it, and new hospitals on the Corentyne Coast and in New Amsterdam.