Tag: seniors
The plight of pensioners
MM writes: Government must address the amount of funds paid to retired civil servants on ex-gratia pensions. This amount is currently set at CI$300 per month for anyone who was employed for less than 10 years or CI$500 per month to anyone who was employed for 10 or more years with the government prior to […]
Older persons policy not costed
(CNS): Community Affairs Minister Osbourne Bodden revealed his much-anticipated older person’s policy Monday, but confirmed that officials have no idea yet how much it will cost to implement and achieve the ambitious goals of meeting the diverse needs of Cayman’s aging population. The Cayman Islands Older Persons Policy 2016-2035 speaks in broad terms about protecting and […]
Ozzie settles on policy for old folks
(CNS): The community affairs minister has announced that Cabinet has approved a policy that will deal with the issues directly impact people over the age of 65 years old for the next two decades. Government is expected to release the full policy document Monday but in statement released by the ministry, Osbourne Bodden said the […]
