Tax free bonus for Joint Services

President Donald Ramotar (right) sharing lunch to the joint services yesterday. (GINA photo)

In addition to their five percent 2013 salary increase, members of the Joint Services will receive for Christmas, one month’s salary tax free.

In making the announcement yesterday at the Guyana Defence Force’s annual Christmas Luncheon, the Government Information  Agency (GINA) said that President Donald Ramotar stated that he had instructed that the monies be available before next Wednesday.

According to GINA, the deadline was to ensure that officers enjoyed the holidays and can begin