During the Sitting of the National Assembly on Monday June 12th, Senator with responsibility for Social Development, Youth Empowerment, et.al, Hon. Isalean Phillip, spoke to the question currently surrounding the Poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP).

Senator Phillip said the programme is still on-going and that details regarding the transition process will be shared by the Ministry accordingly. She said that such programmes are being upheld by the government to offer financial assistance to eligible persons and such persons should apply and gain information on the process going forward.

Here is Senator Phillip:

Hon. Isalean Phillip.

She also spoke on the School Uniform Assistance Program and encouraged persons needing aid to apply to prepare for the upcoming school year.