REGISTRATION OF PENSIONERS TO PDVCAB’S SENIOR CITIZENS UTILITY SUBSIDY PROGRAMME
April 28, 2025.
In March 2008, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda in collaboration with PDV Caribe Antigua and Barbuda Limited (PDVCAB) launched the Senior Citizens Utility Subsidy Programme (SCUSP). Registration is conducted twice per year in May and November. This programme is open to all Social Security pensioners and demonstrates the Government’s commitment to supporting senior citizens who have played significant roles in nation building. Currently there are 6,642 beneficiaries on this programme; 146 of which are in Barbuda. Funding for the SCUSP is provided through the PetroCaribe Initiative and is administered and monitored by PDVCAB. Under this initiative, senior citizens receive vouchers valued at $1,200 annually towards their APUA utility bills.
Requirements:
- Social Security Pensioner 65 years or older
- Maximum monthly household income of EC$1000
- Utility account not previously registered by an existing beneficiary
Qualified pensioners desirous of registering for this programme are asked to note that registration will take place at PDVCAB’s office in the Lake and Kentish Building, Upper Long Street from May 1st to May 30th, 2025; Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 2pm. Documents needed for registration are the Social Security pensioner’s card (Age or Survivors Pension, Age Grant Letter); Proof of household income; Valid Government issued photo identification and recent APUA utility bills (Residential Electricity, Water and Telephone).
For further information please call 562-6185 or 562-6189.
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I just helped my grandmother fill out her form this morning. She was so relieved to hear the programme is back.
My mom lives on her pension alone, so this little extra help really eases her mind every month.
These programmes mean a lot. I’ve seen firsthand how my grandmother worries less about her bills now.
I’m just happy to see something positive being done for our seniors for once.