Salary increases, more benefits & ‘evolved’ tax system coming – Jagdeo

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, on Thursday, vowed that all public servants will enjoy salary increases and increased benefits in the party’s next term in government. He also announced that there will be changes to the taxation system so people keep more of the money they earn.

Additionally, Jagdeo said pensioners, individuals receiving public assistance, government part-time workers, and Community Service Officers (CSOs) will all get increases.

“So clearly in the public sector, you’re going to have massive increases in earnings for people,” Jagdeo, who is also Guyana’s Vice President, said during his weekly press conference.

However, he explained that the private sector will also benefit.

Specific sectors, from mining to fishing, forestry, and agriculture, would get direct support from the government.

He also said, “The taxation system would evolve in such a way that if you make more money, you are going to keep more money.”

But that’s not all.

Jagdeo said the PPP/C government will also focus on cost reduction measures, some of which are already unfolding. The removal of bridge tolls, an initiative that takes effect from August 1, is one such venture.

Plans to slash the cost of electricity and reduce the cost of hinterland freight and travel are also new ventures that will be pursued.

The PPP/C is seeking re-election in the September 1, 2025 polls.