JAMAICA - The government has announced an overall increase of 66.66% in national insurance benefits (NIS), expected to cost JM$10bn (US$150m) over the next three years.
The new provision, effective on April 3, would increase weekly pensions from JM$900 to $1 500. Labour and social security minister Horace Dalley said around 87 000 pensioners stood to benefit fr...
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