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OUR supermarkets appear to cater mainly for the affluent in our society. Sadly, the poor amongst us are finding it increasingly difficult to purchase enough nourishing foods, within limited budgets, in order to adequately feed themselves and their families.
Into that last category fall the thousands of Barbadian pensioners, some of whom even suffer from double taxation. (I am informed this matter has been brought to the attention of the most senior members of Government but there is no evidence of sympathy that might bring relief to those in need … why?)
However, I recently read in a local newspaper that a member of the Opposition intends to bring financial relief to nurses and other civil servants if his party should win the government at the next elections.
I now publicly appeal to him Member of Parliament Mr. Richard Sealy please, will you also help Barbadian pensioners who have worked for years and now find themselves receiving a mere pittance per month in comparison with the cost of living. For example, essential food and clothing, dental care, drugstore necessities, public utilities, house rent, etc.
In closing, I suggest that those people responsible for allocating pensions in Barbados put the shoe on the other foot . Examine their consciences, look at their monthly pension cheques, take pity on those who have so little to look at and do something about balancing the scales … now.
Jill Hamilton
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The DLP cannot agree with you more on your assertions. That is why the party as part of its policy agenda has identify means to help the poor and the pensioner. We are thinking and acting proactively.
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