Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has confirmed that civil servants will receive a special bonus in their December 2025 salaries – marking the second consecutive year the government has provided this end-of-year incentive.
The announcement was made during the 37th Annual General Meeting of the Castries East Constituency, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting workers and families across the country.
In December 2024, civil servants received a $500 bonus, a move that was widely welcomed. Extending the initiative into 2025 sets a national precedent, representing the first time in Saint Lucia’s history that public officers will benefit from back-to-back December bonuses.
The government says this continued gesture reflects its recognition of the role civil servants play in maintaining essential services and advancing national development. It also signals the administration’s intention to keep workers and families at the core of its economic and social priorities.
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The public purse is only for those who already have? What about those persons who are actively seeking employment with no success and who are struggling to pay their bills and rent?