By way of a Memorandum dated December 18 and headed “Financial Constraints- Christmas 2020,” the Financial Secretary, Joseph Waight has informed public officers that the Government would not be funding any Christmas activities or gifts for staff. The Memo reads: “In view of the severe financial constraints facing the Government of Belize at this time… a decision has been taken not to promote or fund any Christmas activities or gifts for staff this year (including even small take-out Christmas lunches this year).”
It is a strange memo and one that public officers are none too happy with. Some we have spoken to say that they understand that social gatherings are not accepted but they question how much money can really be saved by not providing them with a Christmas meal. They say this behavior is unconscionable especially given that they see wild spending by area representatives, who are treating themselves to the latest model SUVs and pickup trucks while they are deprived o
Argentina is issuing updates here on government measures taken against the coronavirus.
March 10: The government created a ARS1.7 billion ($26 million) fund to buy equipment and medical supplies to combat coronavirus.
March 17: The government announced it was increasing funding to its meal programs to secure food and income for the most vulnerable during the pandemic.
March 17: The government announced that it would be excepting companies from payroll taxes and reinforcing unemployment insurance.
March 20: The government set price control on a basket of basic food items to avoid speculative pricing during the pandemic.
March 23: The government created an emergency family income program. Unemployed individuals would receive ARS10,000 ($151) during the month of April.
Argentina is issuing updates here on government measures taken against the coronavirus.
March 10: The government created a ARS1.7 billion ($26 million) fund to buy equipment and medical supplies to combat coronavirus.
March 17: The government announced it was increasing funding to its meal programs to secure food and income for the most vulnerable during the pandemic.
March 17: The government announced that it would be excepting companies from payroll taxes and reinforcing unemployment insurance.
March 20: The government set price control on a basket of basic food items to avoid speculative pricing during the pandemic.
March 23: The government created an emergency family income program. Unemployed individuals would receive ARS10,000 ($151) during the month of April.
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