Last Updated on July 30, 2022, 2:12 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Leader of the People’s Labour Party (PLP), Dr Timothy Harris, launched the PLP Manifesto during a fantastic, exciting and energetic event in Sandy Point last evening. He made several announcements at the launch event of the PLP Manifesto.
The People’s Labour Party manifesto included promises to provide the citizens of St Kitts and Nevis with a secure future. They promised tax reduction, creating more jobs, and ensuring that the people have more money in their “pockets” to have the “best possible quality of life.”
To this effect, the manifesto of PLP announced:
- The poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP) allowance will be increased from $500 to $1000 from September 1, 2022, under the leadership of the People’s Labour Party.
- The livable income of the people would be increased to $3000
- VAT will be reduced to 10 per cent before stripping it completely, thus causing a decrease in the prices of goods.
- Graduates will be able to gain professional experience and entrepreneurial skills.
- Two thousand new homes will be provided to the families of St Kitts and Nevis to ensure that every person can have their own house.
- Every child born will get at least $5000 for their tertiary education.
- Parents making less than $3000 a month will be given an allowance of $500.
- New mothers will be assisted with job training and free after-hours childcare.
At the event, Dr Timothy Harris, The Leader of the People’s Labour Party, addressed the public, saying that we realize that the people are currently making $1500 per month, which is not enough money to live on, especially with kids and family. He promised to double the livable monthly income of the people of St Kitts and Nevis, bringing it up to $3000.
He urged the people to vote for the People’s Labour Party in the upcoming general elections, scheduled for Friday, August 5, 2022, to ensure a secure future for the citizens and residents of St Kitts and Nevis.
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