Guantanamo.- The efficiency of cash payments to retirees and pensioners in Guantánamo Province was a focal point of discussion among the territory’s leading political and governmental figures during a recent Vitality Meeting held at the Provincial Committee of the Communist Party headquarters.
Officials reported that bank branches in Baracoa and Guantánamo municipalities have surpassed their daily money collection goals through various channels, resulting in the disbursement of 12 million pesos for retiree payments thus far. This achievement underscores the commitment to ensuring timely financial support for the province’s elderly population.
However, challenges remain, particularly in the municipality of El Salvador, which lags in collections due to a lack of awareness among non-state workers about the significance of their pension contributions. To address this issue, authorities are implementing alternative services aimed at assisting retirees and pensioners residing in remote rural areas.
During the meeting, Governor Alis Azahares emphasized the need for a strategic plan to alleviate overcrowding at financial institutions, suggesting that adherence to established schedules for different age groups and predetermined payment amounts could streamline the process and enhance efficiency.
The Vitality Meeting also addressed the pressing concerns of education sector workers in several municipalities who have yet to receive their salaries, primarily due to the absence of direct deposit systems at their workplaces and limited cash availability at local Banco de Crédito y Comercio (BANDEC) and Banco Popular de Ahorro (BPA) branches.
Additionally, Yoel Pérez García, the First Secretary of the Provincial Committee of the Communist Party, expressed a strong commitment to supporting homeless individuals, particularly those without family support, regardless of their age or circumstances.
He highlighted the necessity of a comprehensive approach that not only meets homeless individual immediate needs but also develops long-term strategies for social reintegration, thereby tackling the root causes of homelessness in the province.
