THE EDITOR, Sir:
IN OR about 1999-2000, we as government pensioners were granted an increase of five per cent 10 per cent.
The Government granted $200 million to honour this increase. In previous years, we were offered two and a half to five per cent yearly as increase. In 2004, the Government has offered is the same $200 million that has been offered to us four to six years ago. It is evident that this Government has us as pensioners on a wild goose chase.
Mr. Omar Davies also thinks that he is the only one versed in mathematics or arithmetic. He is also forcing unpalatable facts down our oesophagus.
Four to five years ago, a pint of Red Stripe Beer was $14, one pound of chicken, $12. It is apparent that the cost of living has risen 400-500 per cent.
We as pensioners are asking the Government to do much better for pensioners.
I am, etc.,
DENNIS A. FAIRWEATHER
Richmond
St. Mary
