Dear Editor,
It is ironic that the Government would salaciously announce that it’s going after those old folks that collect US$90 per month from the Guyana Government and live oversees. This a myopic view of the present government because the leaders don’t see the thousands of US dollars in potential healthcare costs if these old folks that a majority suffers from comorbidities were to live for two years minimum in Guyana. For this reason, paying them a US$1000 per annum to stay away is a bargain.
I am pleased that the honourable Minister was careful enough, after causing panic, to explain the three types of pensions available to Guyanese, ie contributory pension (NIS), pension for retired public officers, and old age pension. The former two she has no control over and they could only be changed by legislation.
It would be wise to focus money and time addressing the current pipeline of malfeasance. Don’t get me wrong, I like the minister, I think she is genuine.
Sincerely,
Keith Bernard
