First 100 days spent relieving burden on citizens – President Ali

The President pointed to a number of the budget measures as some of his government’s achievements since taking office. He made specific reference to the removal of the value-added tax from a number of items including water and light.

First 100 days spent relieving burden on citizens                     – President Ali

President Irfaan Ali observed his government’s first 100 days in office today by pointing out that his administration met a number of challenges when it took office back in August.

According to the President, the Government since then has found itself tackling many of the immediate needs of citizens.

“Over the past 100 days, your government has been relieving the burdens which had been placed on your backs. Mindful that our people were left stranded without much relief during the pandemic, we launched an almost 5 Billion dollar COVID-19 relief grant which will see every household receiving G$25,000. As of today, the hinterland communities have already benefitted from this grant and our distribution is now on the coast. We have set aside G$150M for risk allowances for our frontline health workers. We know that this cannot compensate fully for their efforts. But we have done what was within our means at this time given the state of the economy. We will do more as resources permit. You have my solemn word on that”, the President said.

The President pointed to a number of the budget measures as some of his government’s achievements since taking office. He made specific reference to the removal of the value added tax from a number of items including water and light.

President Ali said his government will now be working to restore “hope”.

He said the government has “provided relief aimed at reducing your burdens, while we aim to restore hope. Over the past 100 days we have introduced measures aimed at making life better for you the people. We have reintroduced the education cash grant which was callously snatched away from parents. But not only have we restored it, but we have increased it to G$15,000. In addition, we have increased the uniform allowance. These measures will make it easier for parents to outfit their children for school”.

And as Guyana continues to see an increase in coronavirus cases and deaths, the President said the government’s efforts to halt the spread of the virus will continue.

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