BASSETERRE ST. KITTS, 31ST MARCH 2020 — Further to the
announcement of the Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Timothy
Harris, the public is hereby advised that the Social Security
COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund has been established. In
partnership with the Labour Department, Social Security will
facilitate the payment of up to EC$ 1,000.00 monthly for three
months in the first instance.
The first payment will be made as soon as possible.
The grant will be paid to all working persons whose income has been
directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These include;
1. Full time and part-time employees who have been laid off
2. Employed but with reduced hours
3. Made redundant as a result of the pandemic
4. Registered Self-employed persons whose income is impacted by
the COVID-19 pandemic.
Taking into account the extraordinary nationwide protective
measures enforced by the Statutory Rules and Orders No. 9 of 2020
Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (No.2) Regulations, 2020, the Labour
Department and Social Security are diligently working together to
make the payments seamlessly.
We therefore urge you to remain calm and do not panic as we work
in your best interest. Additional updates would be provided as the
situation unfolds.
For enquiries, please call the Labour Department at 869 662 2075 or
Social Security at 869 667 2535 or
email covid19fund@socialsecurity.kn.
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