President Calls Out Guyanese Spending Habits | Guyana News

Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

President Irfaan Ali is calling out Guyanese consumers for fueling the cost of living crisis through habits like dining out more and shopping at supermarkets instead of local markets, arguing that these choices—driven by convenience and higher markups—exacerbate affordability issues. While global factors like Middle East tensions and imported inflation play a role, the President insists cultural and behavioral shifts must be addressed alongside economic policy. With families, especially pensioners, struggling to afford basics, the government is exploring permanent farmers’ markets and…