1st February, 2026
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‘The government will co-invest with you’ – President Ali urges diasporans to return home
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- as Budget 2026 fuels growth, opportunities from corporate-tax exemptions to safer communities
$588M Stanleytown Bridge set for February completion
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Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Madanlall Ramraj, engages engineers and contractors during an on-site inspection of the $588 million Stanley Town Bridge project in Region Three on Saturday, examining ongoing structural works as the critical transport link advances into its final phase, with the bridge slated for temporary opening to ease traffic congestion ahead of full completion by the end of February. (Hon. Madanlall Ramraj, Minister and MP/Facebook photos)
Budget 2026 cements Women applaud Hyde A Closer Look at Budget 2026 economic growth and Park Homestead Project, welcome home-ownercontinued progress ship opportunity for all Guyanese - Beneficiaries praise accessible process, affordable homes and family-friendly designs – PM Phillips Supplementing Guyanese Incomes [Part II]:
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* Removal of net property tax on individuals from year of assessment 2026, increasing their disposable income by over $1.4 billion. * Increase in the monthly income-tax threshold from $130,000 to $140,000 from year of income 2026, removing about 5,000 persons from the tax net and adding over $2 billion in disposable income. * Increase in stipends for Pathway workers, Community Enhancement workers, Community Service Officers and Community Policing Groups from $40,000 to $50,000 per month from January 2026, adding $2.8 billion and totalling $14 billion annually to these workers. * Allocation of $7.5 billion for a Housing Improvement Subsidy to help households upgrade their homes. * Removal of all import duties and taxes on all categories of ATVs, reducing transport and operating costs particularly in hinterland areas. * Elimination of all taxes and duties on outboard engines up to 150 horsepower, directly lowering transportation costs for riverain and hinterland residents.