(Stock Image) On March 21, 2021, the Management of the National Insurance Office was made aware that a staff member, whose most recent day at work was March 16, 2021, had tested positive for COVID-19. Acting Director, Jennifer Hunte said: “Our thoughts and prayers are...
COVID-19 update and press conference – March. 3, 2021. (PMO) Overall, the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) is in good financial standing and able to meet claims, despite one of its funds being “totally exhausted”. Acting Director of the NIS, Jennifer Hunte, gave...
The Frank Walcott Building on Culloden Road, home of the National Insurance Department. (FP) During the period March 23, 2020, to October 16, 2020, the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) paid $123.2 million to 32,003 unemployment benefit claimants. Acting Director of the...
Acting Director of the NIS, Jennifer Hunte, disclosed that the volume of unemployment benefit claims has been significant and noted that staff are continuing to work diligently to ensure that all qualifying claimants receive their unemployment benefits. (Stock photo)...
(Stock Photo) In the four months following the shutdown of the economy due to the impact of COVID-19, the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) has paid $70.6 million to approximately 29,000 claimants for unemployment benefit. Acting Director of the NIS, Jennifer Hunte,...
