BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Friday 24th April 2020) – Deputy Leader of the Opposition SKNLP and Parliamentary Representative of Constituency Two Marcella Liburd has highlighted the growing number of previously independent individuals now falling into the vulnerable category due to unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Liburd also raised concerns that many individuals are unable to access the $1,000 monthly stimulus package, citing lack of internet access to fill online forms and confusion over eligibility criteria.
“One of the things that I have noticed is that even persons who were normally independent are now in the vulnerable group because they are not working; not getting an income at all or their income has been reduced,” Liburd said.
The SKNLP’s NextGenSKN Cares COVID-19 Initiative has so far distributed 420 care packages in Central Basseterre alone, including local pumpkin, sweet potatoes and carrots to boost immune health while also supporting local farmers.