Transportation allowance for senior citizens in Guyana to begin next week

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July 3, 2026

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GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jul 3, CMC – Guyana’s senior citizens' transportation allowance of GUY$20,000 will be rolled out next Wednesday, July 8.

This is according to the Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud.

The GUY$20,000 allowance, which was introduced in the 2026 National Budget, is intended to help senior citizens meet their transportation expenses.

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