$20,000 transportation grant for pensioners to be available in May – Min Persaud

Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud on Friday announced that the newly introduced $20,000 annual transportation grant for senior citizens will be available in May.
She made the announcement during a recent live broadcast.
“The Government of Guyana has made a transportation allowance available for senior citizens, which will supplement the old age pension. So, there is an increase of old age pension to $46,000 plus the transportation allowance of $20,000. That will become available in May,” the Minister noted.
Details surrounding the pay-out of the transportation grant will be made available later, the Minister added.

Meanwhile, with the increase in old age pension to $46,000 in Budget 2026, senior citizens are expected to collect $56,000 in pension next month, inclusive of back pay from January and February. Persons on the permanent disability record will also receive back pay, since that grant has also increased in Budget 2026 to $25,000 per month.
“It will be equivalent to $56,000 just for the month of March for old age pension and $31,000 just for the month of March for permanent disability,” she noted.
She urged pensioners to ensure their vouchers are stamped at post offices, noting that the process confirms the updated payment amount.
“What you need to do is take your pension book with the vouchers for the month and get these vouchers stamped at the post office,” Dr Persaud explained, reiterating that the stamp ensures pensioners receive the accurate monthly payment of $56,000.
The Minister also clarified that pensioners do not have to visit post offices themselves.
“A member of your family or someone you trust can go and stamp it for you… You have to authorise it with a signature or thumbprint and witnesses,” she said, emphasising that the system provides security measures against misuse and supports accountability.