An inaugural payment of a CBI Dividend to contributors to the Social Security Fund to include Pensioners and Pensionable citizens and residents of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis, will be made later this week.

This comes following an announcement by Prime Minister and Minister of Social Security, Dr. Terrance Drew. The payment will be facilitated by the Social Security Board with the first batch of payments being made by Thursday Dec. 15th. This first group covers: both Social Security and Government Pensioners, Private and Public Corporations with whom Social Security has verified banking information.

This grouping will not have to apply for the dividend as their information has been provided by their respective employers or is already verified by Social Security.

Subsequent batches will be paid accordingly. Applicants may now apply for the dividend online at www.socialsecurity.kn. Note well that submission of the form must include a valid social security card and proof of accurate banking details.

In person registration may be completed at the Social Security offices in Basseterre and Pinney’s Estate. Persons are encouraged to have a valid passport or birth certificate where a social security card is unavailable. For more information, contact the Social Security Board at 465 2535 or 469 5245.