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Guyana's Cost of Living Crisis | Guyana News
Guyana’s oil-fueled boom is sparking a cost-of-living crisis as more workers, especially women, trade home cooking for restaurant meals—driving up demand for rent, transport, and entertainment. The government’s relief moves—cutting VAT on food, fuel, and utilities, plus launching farmers’ markets—help but don’t solve the root issue: how it finances spending. Over-reliance on monetary expansion fuels inflation and strains the Guyana dollar. In this small economy, there are no easy fixes—growth must be managed carefully to avoid runaway prices. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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