'Letters To The Editor'-Where’s The Promise?
In the national budget speech, we heard that an increase in social welfare for Elders was coming. The sad thing now is that our purple bus cards are back at $25 a month – when the cost of living and bus fares are on the rise.
Saturday 02 September 2023 | 11:05
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Lynda Tabuya and Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Sashi Kiran. Photo: Leon Lord
In the national budget speech, we heard that an increase in social welfare for Elders was coming.
The sad thing now is that our purple bus cards are back at $25 a month – when the cost of living and bus fares are on the rise.
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We were getting $40 a month before the amount was slashed to $10. It went up again to$75 for three months instead of $129 for the same duration.
The $40-a month allowance must be restored if our government wants to see more Blessings from above. Try making elders stay happy!
It is a promise by our Almighty God.
To Madam Minister Lynda and Madam Kiran, can you help see that the promises are fulfilled?
Story By: Isikeli Nakato
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