A TOTAL OF 3000 GOVERNMENT PENSIONERS TO RECEIVE A ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF $600.
For the second time running, approximately 3,000 government pensioners will each collect a one-time payment of $600 from the Government of Saint Lucia. That's more than $1.8 million remitted to government pensioners to help with their day-to-day expenses.
Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre did the same in October 2022. $1.5 million in direct financial relief was delivered to government pensioners living on a fixed income. Every government pensioner received a one-time payment of $500.
The Prime Minister stated: "Today, 3105 pensioners paid by the Government of Saint Lucia will receive a one time payment of $600 along with their monthly pensions. A total of $1.863 million will be directly pumped into the local economy through this relief effort. Last year, a one time payment of $500 was also paid.
We have begun discussions on increasing monthly pensions for eligible citizens, following a 4.2 percent increase to all pensioners under the National Insurance Company.
This administration will continue to provide relief to our citizens as we grapple with imported inflation and other external shocks affecting our people."
More than $3.3 million in direct financial support has been provided to government pensioners since Prime Minister Pierre assumed office in July 2021.