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Budget 2026 seems more like a high stakes gamble with Guyana’s economic destiny
['Stabroek News']
Stabroek News
Dear Editor,As Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh presented the 2026 National Budget at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, the numbers confirmed a high-stakes shift in Guyana’s economic destiny.
The Withdrawal Rule Breakdown:• First US$1 Billion: 100% can be withdrawn.
• Second US$1 Billion: 95% can be withdrawn (up from earlier, more restrictive limits).
• Third US$1 Billion: 90% can be withdrawn.
The 2026 Budget confirms that the “Norway Model” of long-term saving has been officially traded for a “Singapore Model” of hyper-speed development.