THE Region Six Administration has commenced preparatory work to roll out the $25,000 COVID-19 cash relief during the month of October.
Already, several teams have been assigned to work in the East Berbice-Corentyne region, with two and three groups working in the varying Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) districts, and the three Municipalities across the region, Regional Chairman David Armogan announced on Tuesday afternoon.
The house-to-house verification, he says, should be completed within two weeks or so, and once that is completed, then the roll-out of the cash grant will start.
“It’s not a promise; it’s a reality. Everybody will get,” he said.
On the issue of double occupancy among other thorny ones that have been raised from time to time, Armogan said that such matters will be addressed in due course.

In addition, those persons who are categorised as single parents, differently-abled or unemployed, and can satisfy the criteria, are asked to access the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) for a continuous assistance.

“I want our people to take advantage of these benefits,” Armogan said.
Meanwhile, roll-out of the cash-grant programme has already begun in Regions One (Barima- Waini) and Seven (Cuyuni- Mazaruni).