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APNU hits the streets today for $150K cash grant
(Kaieteur News) – Opposition coalition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) will take to the streets today to protest the government’s non delivery of its promised cash grant.
The coalition’s parliamentary lead in the National Assembly, Dr. Terrence Campbell has urged citizens to join the peaceful demonstration at the Square of the Revolution to “force the government to act.”
The sole reason for this protest is to “call for the immediate disbursement of the cash grant before the Christmas holidays.
On Sunday the party released a flyer to the public reminding citizens to be assembled by 09:30hrs, to protest for what is rightfully theirs.
The coalition said Friday, that with an estimated 604,000 citizens qualifying by this month for the government promised cash grant, and a total expenditure of $90.6 billion, the PPP/C government could distribute at least $150,000 to citizens in time for the Christmas season.
The APNU believes that the amount represents a manageable percentage of the total projected government revenues, which proves the feasibility of the proposal.
Lead member in the National Assembly, Dr. Terrence Campbell said the president and his cabinet have had several public discussions on one-off cash payments and other benefits tied to Guyana’s oil windfall.
“President Irfaan Ali recently told Guyanese that “If you behave yourself, you get it this year,” language that is disrespectful, improper, politically coercive and entirely unacceptable as national social policy,” Dr. Campbell said Friday during a press conference.
Considering the ongoing economic challenges faced by Guyanese, specifically those living in poverty, the APNU is proposing a prompt increase in the cash grant to be distributed to citizens above the age of 18. Campbell said a distribution no less than $150,000 will help to alleviate the financial burdens and to stimulate local economies during the critical holiday season.
The politician highlighted that a Christmas relief to citizens is needed so that persons will be able to cope with rising cost-of-living.
This justification is based on the projected growth in revenue the government has put forward alongside increased population demands and the urgent need of the impoverish populace.
Dr. Campbell reminded that last year, a cash grant of $100,000 was allocated to each citizen age 18 and over to provide financial relief amidst the rising economic challenges. With population growth projected as well and an increase in revenue, he believes it is imperative to reassess the grant amount in order to better meet the needs of citizens.
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This is idiotic! Instead of taking to the streets about cash grants, the people need to band together, unite and revolt against this communist and autocratic government, who is taking a chapter from the Trump Administration.
Place your energy into the nasty Stabroek Block and other giveaways like the gold/diamond by the Canadians, the timber by the Chinese and other foreigners who are destroying the hinterland. To hell with a cash grant of $150,000. Think BIG and have a serious forward thinking people regarding the future of the country. Protest the garbage in the streets and waterways, no wastewater system for the toilet overflow, streets broken, e-bikes creating a serious fatality condition. HAVE A VISION PEOPLE!