GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Nationwide Insurance coverage Scheme (NIS) Tuesday described as “inaccurate and deceptive” stories posted on social media and {that a} pensioner suffered a stroke whereas ready for a money grant on Monday.
“We want to make clear that the pensioner in query was not ready for a money grant on the time of the incident. The person was being attended to by a clerk …when she skilled an epileptic episode,” the NIS mentioned in an announcement, including that it had grow to be conscious of the December 30 Fb web page posting.
“This data is inaccurate and deceptive,” the NIS mentioned, including that it’s urging the general public to “depend on verified sources earlier than sharing or reacting to such claims.
“Dissemination of unverified data may cause pointless concern and hurt. We stay dedicated to offering correct updates and serving our pensioners with care and effectivity.”
The NIS mentioned that lots of of pensioners nationwide efficiently obtained their money grants in the course of the first day of the distribution rollout and that “this initiative will proceed till Friday, January 3, 2025, in any respect NIS places of work”.
It mentioned that this ensures that each pensioner has handy entry to their grant.
“Moreover, preparations are in place to distribute money grants instantly inside respective communities to accommodate pensioners who could also be unable to go to an NIS workplace. We stay dedicated to serving all pensioners effectively and with the utmost care, making certain that nobody is left behind throughout this course of,” the assertion added.
The Guyana authorities embarked upon a GUY$100,000 (One Guyana greenback = US$0.004 cents) money grant to all residents 18 years of age and older, saying that the funds must be used to empower them to create long-term wealth and alternatives.
