Tag: National Insurance Scheme
Min Ashni Singh calls for modern, citizen-friendly NIS at 56th Anniversary
Senior Minister Dr Ashni Singh has asked the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) to work harder on modernising and improving services ... Read More
President Ali wraps up outreach in Region Six, resolves most citizens’ concerns
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali concluded an extensive outreach across communities in Region Six at the weekend, directly engaging thousands ... Read More
Gov’t to inject major funds into NIS to boost pension stability – VP Jagdeo
– Will allow NIS pension to increase periodically Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says the government, when reelected, will continue ... Read More
Government announces $260,000 – $650,000 grant for senior folk not meeting NIS contributions
The government will commence one-off payments to senior citizens who have attained the age of 60 on or before December ... Read More
Gov’t to support whose NIS contributions were unremitted
-$10b earmarked to undertake this programme – Jagdeo A massive $10 billion is earmarked to support Guyanese who did not ... Read More
$10B one-off injection to NIS for persons receiving benefits
President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced a $10 billion one-off injection into the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). The money ... Read More
Min Singh urges new cohort of NIS employees to approach job in a professional manner
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh urges the ... Read More
Gov’t taking strong measures against security companies avoiding NIS remittance
The government has announced strict measures against security companies found to be deducting insurance contributions from their employees without remitting ... Read More
Min. Hamilton reiterates importance of building sustainable partnerships to address safety
Seventeen employees of Global EDGE who are members of the Ministry of Labour’s Joint Workplace Safety and Health Committee were ... Read More
NIS to be made more accessible to public – Attorney General
Recognising that contributors still face challenges when accessing services from the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Attorney General and Minister of ... Read More