From September 1, old age pensions will be increased to $17 000 while public assistance will be increased by $600.
“In response to the numerous requests by our senior citizens for an improvement in their pensions, I am pleased to announce that, from September 1, every pensioner will benefit equally from a monthly pension of $17 000, a 30 percent increase on the present amount of $13 125,” Minister of Finance Winston Jordan told the National
