Statement from Senator Dr Shantal Munro-Knight on selection process for the humanitarian awards

Below is the full statement

The Government values the commitment and dedication of all frontline workers, who put their lives on the line during the height of the pandemic to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The Humanitarian Awards are intended for persons who went above and beyond the call of duty.  Your efforts to put country before self will never be forgotten and the Government values all of you.

To ensure that all concerns are heard, we have put an appeals process in place for those persons who feel that they should be considered for an award but may have been inadvertently left out.    All persons who believe that they were inadvertently left out by their agency, can submit their queries to the Appeals Committee at: national.awards@barbados.gov.bb.

Additionally, persons may speak to their employers to ensure that they qualify for the award and that the information was submitted.

Government remains committed to honouring its pledge of awarding $500 to recipients of the Humanitarian Award.

A substantial amount of payments has already been lodged and the remainder will be made available as soon as possible. The Government is appealing to awardees to be patient as they process the payments. (PMO)