Saint Lucia: The Government of Saint Lucia cleared the payments of three thousand one hundred and five pensioners on November 24, 2023. According to the promise made by the officials, the recipients will receive a one-time payment of $600.
As per the sources, the pensioners will gain this money with their monthly pensions. As the government mentioned, the receivers will get a total amount of $1.863 million.
As per the information, the pay will be directly pumped into the local economy through the relief effort. Earlier also, a one-time payment of amount $500 was granted in the year 2022.
Prime Minister of Saint Lucia Philip J. Pierre has informed about the news through his social media handle. He mentioned that the government has started discussing about the same.
The officials have decided to increase the monthly pensions of the citizens who are eligible, as per the norms. The government officials have made a decision to add a raise of 4.2% to the pension amount.
The increase in the amount will be provided to the pensioners under the supervision of the National Insurance Company. PM Pierre mentioned that the administration will stick to its decision and will continue to provide relief to the citizens.
The citizens of Saint Lucia are already struggling with numerous imported inflation and external shocks. These problems are the real reasons that are affecting the people.
As soon as the Prime Minister shared the post the comment section was filled with unlimited comments in the praise of PM Philip J. Pierre.
Let’s have a look on some of them:
A follower Cornelius Stephen appreciated the PM and blessed him, “God will surely continue making his face shine upon you Mr Prime Minister… you are truly working in the best interest of all the peoples of St Lucia… Don’t you worry with the distractors… they are simply jealous of the works that you are doing for the people of St Lucia for the short period of time that you are in office.”
Another user thanked the Prime Minister, “Thank you Hon PM. As a pensioner I am indeed happy to have such a caring PM. Continue putting people first. May God continue to bless you.”
A user Nick Charles commented, “Most of our resources was given to Caucasians in the past… today our local people are benefitting… thank OUR PM !!!!!”
Elizabeth Myrtle Charles praised the PM and shared little history, “Thank you Mr PM. I retired in 1999 and you are the only PM that has considered the pensioners.”
Another follower Luvisca Theophilus Felix wrote, “Great job keep it up God is watching over you my PM the Star is shining over you.”
