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Cash grants and Christmas

Nov 16, 2025 Letters

Dear Editor

Guyana’s families are awaiting cash grants intended to support households during the Christmas season, a development observers say could put more money in local pockets and stimulate the economy at a time of heightened demand. Communities, educators, small business owners, and residents broadly view the programme as a positive step toward a happier and more secure holiday period.

Proponents contend that direct cash top-ups enable households to spend the infusion on food, utilities, school supplies, and small gifts for Christmas without sacrificing other essentials. In communities across Guyana, recipients say the extra support could help them maintain usual expenses, avoid debt, and ease the financial squeeze that often accompanies the festive period.

First, the liquidity is likely to circulate quickly in local markets, benefiting petty traders, market vendors, transport services, and other local providers. This immediate multiplier effect can sustain livelihoods in areas reliant on seasonal business or informal employment. Second, the funds can serve as a buffer against unexpected costs common during the holidays, such as meals for guests or school-related purchases when the new term begins. Third, direct cash transfers empower families to make choices best suited to their circumstances, rather than waiting for programme designs or bureaucratic processes to catch up.

As the Christmas season unfolds, many in Guyana hope the programme will deliver tangible benefits for families, support local merchants, and reinforce a shared spirit of generosity.

Sincerely,
Philip Inshanally

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