Early pension payment for senior citizens

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to persist, senior citizens are advised that their monthly pension payment for July will be distributed at an earlier date.
In a notice published, the Social Protection Ministry announced that old age pension payments will begin on Monday, June 29, 2020, at Guyana Post Office branches countrywide.
The alphabetical system, using surnames, will continue, for senior citizens to receive their payments during the first five payment days of the month at post offices in Regions Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), Four (Demerara-Mahaica), Five (Mahaica-Berbice), Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) and 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
Those whose surnames begin with the letters A to D can uplift their pension on Monday, June 29; followed by letters E to K on Tuesday, June 30; letters L to P on Wednesday, July 1; Q to T on Thursday, July 2 and those with letters U to Z on Friday, July 3.
This alphabetical system will only be used during the first five payment days and after, senior citizens will be allowed to cash their coupon on any day.
The pensioners were advised to ensure social distancing is practiced at all times and are asked to wear protective masks and sanitise their hands before entry.
When collecting payments at these locations, the GPO has had difficulties in the past with maintaining standard social distancing guidelines and ensuring that pensioners wear masks when collecting their vouchers.
In fact, it was reported that despite warnings for senior citizens to avoid visiting post offices during the coronavirus threat, hundreds of pensioners were seen flocking various postal locations countrywide.
The elderly folks were waiting in long queues to uplift their pension payments. Senior citizens have been advised to authorise a younger family member to collect their pension on their behalf.