The Ministry of Human Services will start distributing pension books for 2010 from November 16.

According to a Govern-ment Information Agency (GINA) press release Minister Priya Manickchand made this announcement during a visit Region Five to witness the signing of contracts for the construction of a Homeless Shelter.

The minister urged pensioners to pay attention to notices in the media to determine where these books can be uplifted.

Manickchand pointed out that government is proud of the programme under which over 42,000 pensioners receive financial assistance every month when they attain the age of 65. “We are very happy that we are able to deliver this programme to pensioners which is to give a financial allowance every month without the pensioner having contributed in any way to the scheme,” she said.

GINA said pensioners also receive a waiver on their water rates along with free spectacles and medical treatment.