At the end of this month, government employees who receive
Those who earn RD$5,117 will now receive RD$10,000 per month, those who earn between RD$10,000 and RD$20,000 per month, will receive a 10% increase, those who earn RD$20,000 to RD$30,000 will have a 5% increase, and the pensioners on the minimum pension of RD$5,117 or less will see their pensions rise to RD$8,000. Pensioners who have RD$8,000 a RD$20,000 will receive a 10% increase, and those on RD$20,000 to RD$30,000 will have a 5% increase.
According to Economy Minister Isidoro Santana, this will cost the government an additional RD$4.6 billion.
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Al Momento
2 April 2019