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The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) has unveiled a broad economic plan ahead of the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections, pledging significant improvements in salaries, benefits, and cost-of-living relief for Guyanese citizens. The plan outlines a series of initiatives aimed at increasing public sector earnings, easing the tax burden, and lowering day-to-day expenses for households and businesses alike (Department of Public Information).
Central to the PPP/C’s agenda is a promise to increase salaries for all public servants. In addition, there will be enhanced benefits for pensioners, government part-time workers, individuals receiving public assistance, and Community Service Officers (CSOs). These increases are intended to raise living standards and strengthen social protection across the country (Ministry of Finance).
The party also plans to overhaul the taxation system. Under the proposed reforms, taxpayers would retain more of their earnings. This evolution of the tax regime is expected to increase disposable income, particularly for low- and middle-income earners, while fostering a more inclusive economic environment (Guyana Revenue Authority).
Support for the private sector is another focal point of the plan. Strategic assistance is earmarked for industries such as mining, forestry, agriculture, and fishing—key drivers of the national economy. These sectors are expected to benefit from direct government investment and technical support aimed at improving productivity, creating jobs, and boosting exports (Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Agriculture).
The PPP/C also intends to continue implementing cost-reduction measures that directly impact everyday expenses. The removal of bridge tolls, which takes effect on August 1, is the first in a series of interventions. Additional plans include reducing the cost of electricity, as well as cutting freight and travel costs for residents in hinterland regions, which remain among the most isolated and underserved communities in Guyana (Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Amerindian Affairs).
These combined measures are designed to stimulate national growth, reduce income inequality, and ensure that all Guyanese benefit from the country’s ongoing development. With elections nearing, the PPP/C’s proposed economic agenda presents a multi-layered approach to progress, centered on fairness, sustainability, and prosperity for all.
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Salary Increases, Tax Reform, and Cost Reductions Promised in PPP/C Re-Election Plans
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