Georgetown – Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh in this year’s Budget estimates said public assistance is currently paid at a rate $4,900 per month to approximately 9,000 beneficiaries . Budget 2011 provides to be paid with effect from 1st February 2011, at a rate of $5,500 per month.
Old age pension will increase from $6,600 to $7,500 per month. Some 42,000 persons will benefit from this 14% increase.
