We have earned the right to receive pensions

Dear Editor,
Can the Ministry of Social Services kindly advise the Old Age Pensioners- both Old Age and National Insurance Scheme (NIS)- along with those persons who receive Public Assistance, as to what time of the day their pension is due so that they can report to the Post Office and other areas on the same day that it is payable
It can be frustrating, having us wait at the Post Office as early as 07:00h on pension days and not to be paid on most occasions until after 11:00h. Then at 12:00h, the Post Master or Pay Clerk goes to lunch and resumes payment at 13:00h.
Remember, as we get older we try to beat the weather by travelling in the cooler hours. There are no reasons for me to believe that pensions cannot be made available at 09:00h at the Post Offices on the greater Essequibo Coast; the Charity and Aurora Post Offices.
Our Pension must not be seen as a hand out or gift, we have earned the right to receive same.
I had written about the inadequate seating accommodation at these Offices, particularly on pension days, but it is good that I can say that has been addressed. I am hoping that these long hours of waiting will be significantly reduced.

Sincerely,
Archie W Cordis
Essequibo Coast
Pensioner