Last Updated on January 13, 2025, 7:11 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Government of St Kitts and Nevis has officially launched the Budget Boost Wallet (BBW) Programme, an initiative to provide financial support for low or middle income households, empowering the citizens and residents of St Kitts and Nevis.
Prime Minister and Finance Minister Dr Terrance Drew stated that the BBW is not just a transformative programme that will provide financial assistance but it is a statement of the government’s commitment in prioritizing the well-being of the citizens of the twin island nation.
He further added that this programme will ensure that there is more than enough money in the pockets of the citizens to fulfill their daily needs and reduce financial stress during the ongoing global inflation.
PM Drew said, “The Budget Boost Wallet is a tangible reflection of our St Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Administration’s dedication to economic relief and empowerment for the people of St Kitts and Nevis.”
Benefits of Budget Boost Wallet (BBW) Programme
Under this programme, the government will provide EC$1,500 in direct financial assistance to the eligible individuals over the first half (January to June) of 2025.
Individuals can earn EC$5,000 or less each month with funds credited monthly to a digital wallet via the JAD Platform.
The funds can be used for essential expenses like grocery and household goods, utility payments like electricity bills or water bills, mortgage payments, excluding purchase of illegal substances like alcohol and tobacco products.
Registration for BBW Programme
Individuals can register themselves for this program through the official website, https://budgetboostwallet.jad.cash.
The website provides detailed information on eligibility, usage of funds, and answers to common queries.
To apply for the BBW program, applicants must:
- Be a resident of St Kitts and Nevis.
- Annual income of EC$5,000 or less per month.
- Have a valid Social Security ID.
- Have made at least one Social Security week since January 2024 or are unemployed, except students receiving stipends, teachers-in-training or nursing students).
Individuals who have participated in government assistance programmes before using JAD Cash Wallets like the Back-to-School Initiative or School Uniform Assistance Programme, will have their budget boost wallets activated automatically and will be notified through an email.
The government continues to encourage citizens and residents to visit the website, learn about the programme, and register themselves.
For any additional assistance, they can contact the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs at 467-1370 / 662-5993.
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