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Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the government has created a dedicated hotline to assist individuals awaiting retroactive payments.<\/p>

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Speaking on his weekly Browne and Browne radio programme, Browne said the measure is intended to identify and resolve outstanding cases more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have established a hotline to deal with those who have not yet received their retroactive payments,\u201d he said.<\/p>

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The initiative forms part of broader efforts to clear outstanding government obligations, with Browne indicating that authorities are working to ensure all eligible individuals are paid.<\/p>

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The update comes as the administration moves to address delays affecting public sector workers and other beneficiaries.<\/p>\n

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