The Peoples’ National Party, PNP, says the measures announced by Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke, to offset the economic fallout of COVID19 are not enough.
Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Mark Golding, says a far more comprehensive plan is required.
Speaking this afternoon during a video conference, Mr. Golding says if Jamaica designs such a programme he’s confident that multi-lateral partners will be willing to supplement local resources to fund it.
He says the programme announced by Dr. Clarke has gaps particularly relating to the informal sector.
Mr. Golding is once again calling for a 50-thousand dollar grant per PATH Family and an increase in the Constituency Development Fund Welfare Allocation.
He says at this time it’s important to put aside the current fiscal programme to tackle the crisis.
Meanwhile, Opposition Senator, Dr. Floyd Morris, is calling for pensioners to receive an additional 5-thousand dollars a month due to the COVID19 Pandemic.
He says the stimulus announced by the government last week did not do enough to help retirees.
Dr. Morris was speaking in the Senate last Friday.
He’s also arguing that there’s not enough in the government’s stimulus package for the disabled.
Dr. Morris is suggesting the government increase its allocation to the Jamaica Council of disabilities.
He says this funding can be used to provide grants to the disabled.
Dr. Floyd Morris, Opposition Senator.
