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(Nation News) \u2014 The Government of Barbados will be honouring its commitment to about 89 former LIAT workers, paying almost $10 million in cash and bonds in severance.<\/p>

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While wrapping up debate on the 2023 Financial Statement And Budgetary Proposals in the House of Assembly on Thursday, Prime Minister Mia Mottley said each worker would get $75 000 cash in severance.<\/p>\n

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Those who are owed more will be paid in bonds.<\/p>

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\u201cThe Government of Barbados will take responsibility for all the Barbadian workers of LIAT,\u201d Mottley said.<\/p>

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The severance payments will amount to just over $4.07 million, while the bonds will value just under $6 million.<\/p>\n

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