There will be a payout to public servants before year-end – Jagdeo assures

8% retroactive salary increase for these public sector workers.

Last month, however, Dr. Ali announced a suite of new support measures and increases for public sector workers and key groups but he promised that beyond these announcements, public sector workers can look forward to an across-the-board salary increase in December.

The new support measures and increases in November amounted to over $7 billion.

Among these were salary increases and allowances for graduate teachers; a $25,000 one-off bonus for all public sector workers, including those at semi-autonomous agencies and public enterprises; a $25,000 one-off bonus for old-age pensioners; and a $35,000 one-off bonus for persons living with disabilities.

Additionally, Dr. Ali announced an $850 million fertiliser support package for farmers and that Community Enhancement Workers will now get $40,000 monthly.