BRADLEY FELIX WARNS GOVERNMENT POLICIES MAY BE DRIVING UP PRICES
Choiseul/Saltibus MP Bradley Felix is raising alarm over rising living costs, warning that government tax policies and initiatives may be worsening the situation. During the debate on the Estimates, Felix pointed to the Health and Security Levy and fuel taxes as key contributors to domestic inflation, while also urging action to address increasing freight rates and port costs to ease the financial strain on citizens.
NIC AMENDS LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND ACCESS
The National Insurance Corporation (NIC) has announced key amendments to its legislation, aimed at enhancing efficiency, accessibility, and customer satisfaction. The newly enacted National Insurance Corporation (Amendment) Act No. 21 of 2024 allows beneficiaries to instruct the NIC on various benefit transactions. Additionally, the NIC (Amendment) Regulations No. 8 of 2025 introduces updated claim forms and other prescribed documents to streamline benefit processing.
MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE SHOWCASES STAFF TALENT AT INFRA MARKET
The Ministry of Infrastructure is putting a spotlight on its staff’s hidden talents and entrepreneurial ventures with the launch of its first-ever Infra Market. Organized by the Staff Welfare Committee, the event aims to boost morale while promoting small businesses run by ministry employees.
