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Budget 2026 unveiled an increase to the Because We Care cash grant for children, now pegging that transfer at $60,000, and introduced a new $20,000 transportation grant for children.

Yep, just like Oprah!

Members of the Government greet Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh ahead of his Budget 2026 presentation in the National Assembly on Monday. (Photo: News Room/Shaconeil Burnette/ January 26, 2026)

Stiffiany Nelson-Moore, a parent and educator, is most excited about the introduction of the transportation grant, which she says will help her family tremendously. #???????????? #PuttingPeopleFirst

Hon. Sonia Parag, Minister of Education is pleased with the $183.6B budget proposed for the Ministry of Education.

Dr. Kofi Dalrymple Reflects on Budget 2026

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Budget 2026 allows for increase in access to, as well as equity across the education sector, says Parliamentary Secretary, Ms. Mischka White-Griffith.

$85,000 per child in 2026 as Transportation Grant is introduced.

Budget 2026 - Measures #Budget2026GY

Budget 2026 Macroeconomic Highlights – Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing