Unemployment assistance will start in April

Read storyThe government will use money set aside for medical facilities to fund an Unemployment Benefit Programme.

The programme is expected to start on April 20th. It will use $20 million from the medical branch of the National Insurance Fund.

The programme will eventually be supported by contributions from employers and employees.

Prime Minister Ingraham said the money taken from the National Insurance Fund will mean there will be less medical facilities built but that it would have no effect on the pension, disabilities or short-term benefits.

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