Tag: public assistance
Minister Persaud engage Local Boards of Guardians
Following a series of complaints from members of the public, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Vindhya ... Read More
Over 3000 vulnerable women expected to benefit from WIIN 2022
-Human Services Ministry host massive outreaches in Regions 5 and 6 The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through ... Read More
$200M for persons living with disabilities
The PPP/C Administration has once again demonstrated its interest in the well-being of persons living with disabilities with the budgetary ... Read More
Budget 2022: $28,000 for old age pension, $14,000 for public assistance
Some $2.3 billion has been allocated to increase old age pension from $25,000 to $28,000 monthly, which will see 65,000 ... Read More
Citizens laud new relief measures announced by President Ali
Citizens are lauding the Government for its continued efforts to improve the lives of vulnerable groups amid the Covid pandemic. ... Read More
Human Services Ministry’s virtual Help Desk created to respond to public queries
Cognisant of the growing demands COVID-19 has placed on the populace, particularly the vulnerable, the Ministry of Human Services and ... Read More
No citizen in need should be denied public assistance
-Minister Persaud tells Berbice Boards of Guardians Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Vindhya Persaud says no ... Read More
Data collection mechanism to enable COVID-19 public assistance
─ Applications available manually and online. DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 The Government of Guyana has launched a data ... Read More
Old age pension increases to $20,500
─   Public assistance also increased ─  Tax exemptions for persons with disabilities DPI, Guyana, Monday, November 26, 2018 Old age pension ... Read More
32 Boards of Guardians appointed – to process govt’s Public Assistance programme
DPI Guyana, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Thirty-Two (32) Boards of Guardians will be installed across the ten administrative regions for ... Read More