$100K cash grant available at NDCs, RDC for those who missed distribution

Eligible persons who were unable to collect their $100,000 cash grant during the scheduled distribution in their village can now uplift their cheque at the nearest Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC).
On Monday, the Finance Ministry made this announcement, which will cater for thousands of persons across the ten administrative regions of Guyana. It was noted that in regions where NDCs are not available, the grant can be collected at the Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs).
However, for residents of Georgetown, the grants will be distributed at the National Gymnasium, on Mandela Avenue, provided that beneficiaries present a valid Identification Card or passport. These locations will be open from 09:00h to 16:00h Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
Further, it was disclosed that while authorisation will not be accepted, special arrangements can be made with the NDC or RDC for home delivery of the grant to senior citizens, differently-abled individuals, housebound residents, or those who are hospitalised.

With over 490,000 cheques distributed from the $100,000 per adult cash grant initiative, the Finance Ministry is anticipating that 95 per cent of the entire process can be completed by the end of this month.
Approximately 600,000 Guyanese aged 18 and above are eligible for the cash grant, which was first announced by President Dr Irfaan Ali in October last year. Temporary centres have been established countrywide to facilitate the registration and distribution of the cash grant.
Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for finance, Dr Ashni Singh, has explained that even after these centres are now closed, persons who are yet to register or receive their cheques can do so at their respective Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), or at other similar offices.
Persons who for varying reasons have not been able to register would still have an opportunity to collect their cash grants Minister Singh had assured, provided that they get themselves registered. The Ministry of Finance has been posting the distribution schedules on its social media pages.
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo had meanwhile recently urged shut-ins not to stand in long lines at the cash grant distribution centres countrywide, assuring that the Government will put systems in place to have the cheques delivered to them.
While acknowledging some issues with the processes nationwide, the Vice President had also emphasised that the majority of beneficiaries have had positive experiences. Dr Jagdeo has also commended the efficiency of staff at distribution points.
One of the more widespread rumours that had caused unnecessary panic among recipients was the belief that the cheques are only valid for three days. This misinformation has led many to rush to the banks, eager to cash in their cheques before they expire.
As a result, some individuals have been reportedly discounting their cheques, offering to cash them for a smaller sum, with a portion of the money going to the middleman- something Government has warned against. The reality is that all cheques are valid for a six-month period.