The Antigua and Barbuda Pensioners Association (ABPA) is actively engaging the Ministry of Finance in a push to secure pension increases and targeted social relief for retirees struggling under the weight of rising living costs.
ABPA President Evans Bennett outlined the association's position following its May 28th meeting, noting that fixed-income pensioners have been disproportionately burdened by inflation. The association is calling for what it describes as a 'livable pension' — a standard that keeps pace with the real cost of living — as well as the introduction of food vouchers to provide immediate relief to those most affected.
Bennett confirmed that the ABPA has been in direct communication with the Ministry of Finance as it seeks formal commitments on both fronts. The association views the dual approach — structural pension reform alongside short-term relief measures — as essential to addressing the financial precarity faced by many of Antigua and Barbuda's retirees.
