Tag: NIS

NIS One-Off payment programme launched

NIS One-Off payment programme launched

- June 2, 2025

– Over 25,000 senior citizens expected to benefit President Irfaan Ali’s initiative of an NIS One-Off payment programme for eligible ... Read More

President Ali wraps up outreach in Region Six, resolves most citizens’ concerns

President Ali wraps up outreach in Region Six, resolves most citizens’ concerns

- April 14, 2025

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

Gov’t to inject major funds into NIS to boost pension stability – VP Jagdeo

- April 10, 2025

– 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

Government announces $260,000 – $650,000 grant for senior folk not meeting NIS contributions

- April 10, 2025

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

Gov’t to support whose NIS contributions were unremitted

- October 25, 2024

-$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

$10B one-off injection to NIS for persons receiving benefits

- October 10, 2024

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

Min Singh urges new cohort of NIS employees to approach job in a professional manner

- July 30, 2024

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

Gov’t taking strong measures against security companies avoiding NIS remittance

- June 9, 2024

The government has announced strict measures against security companies found to be deducting insurance contributions from their employees without remitting ... Read More

Gov’t continues exploring options to address cost of living

Gov’t continues exploring options to address cost of living

- February 10, 2024

The PPP/C Government has consistently demonstrated a proactive approach and humanitarian instinct in addressing emerging challenges and crafting policies to ... Read More

NIS to be made more accessible to public – Attorney General

NIS to be made more accessible to public – Attorney General

- April 12, 2023

Recognising that contributors still face challenges when accessing services from the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Attorney General and Minister of ... Read More