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The Government of Grenada, mindful of the suffering that many categories of citizens have endured since the passage of Hurricane Ivan, is taking steps to bring relief and ease the burden on citizens. The Government is particularly concerned that many workers, who already face the psychological trauma of Hurricane Ivan, along with damages to their homes and properties, have also had to endure the loss of their jobs and incomes. Government recognises the need to help ease the burden on such workers and to help them cope with these new difficulties and the rebuilding of their livelihoods. Therefore, Cabinet at its meeting today (November 1, 2004), agreed that Minister of Labour Claris Charles, Minister of Health Ann David Antoine and Minister of State responsible for Business and Private Sector Development Senator Einstein Louison, together with the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Board and the Labour Advisory Board, should meet to discuss the plight of workers who have lost their jobs as a result of Hurricane Ivan. The objective of the meeting will be to develop a formula for assisting workers who have contributed to the NIS and who have lost their job in the wake of Ivan.
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER |
