Putting Our Seniors First

The UPP is committed to "Putting People First." Taking care of our seniors who have built our nation, has been an important part of our agenda.

Since 2004, we have been putting programmes in place that ensure that our elderly are protected and looked after in their golden years.

The UPP simply refuses to forget those who have made Antigua & Barbuda what it is.

Check the UPP record for yourself!

• Pensioners now collect minimum cumulative pension of $1,150 per month. Under the ALP in 2003, they received just $250 per month
• Giving more to pensioners by increasing monthly Pensions to $800
• 133% increase in minimum Social Security pension to $350
• Rescuing Mount St. John’s Medical Centre to give better service to the people
• No taxes on wheelchairs, prosthetics or hearing aids
• $350 per month for over 70’s who previously received no pension or social security
• Taking care of widows and widowers by giving them 2/3 of spouse’s pension
• Our senior citizens get 50% reduction in Property Tax
• No ABST on Medical, Nursing, Dental and Optical Services
• $2500 grant for seniors, disabled and needy to improve homes
• Introduced Government’s Residential Assistance and Care Programme (GRACE)
• No Embarkation Tax for over 60’s