The successful process so far has been credited to the new measures introduced by the Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security, the agency said.

A computer database from which a preliminary list of pensioners was extracted, it said, has greatly advanced the efficiency of the preparatory process for the pension book distribution.

Copies of the list were placed at strategic points to allow pensioners to make corrections to personal data where necessary.

The distribution of the 2007 old age pension books started in early November and staff of the ministry are distributing the books in several communities along the East Coast and East Bank Demerara, GINA reported.

Chief Probation and Social Services Officer, Ms. Patricia Gray explained that the new measures have proven very beneficial to the pensioners and easier for the ministry’s staff.

In order to ensure a transparent and accountable process, GINA said, the ministry is networking with other government ministries for timely distribution of the books.

According to Assistant Chief Probation and Social Services Officer, Mr. Dindyal Singh, the ministries have responded favourably to this request.

GINA said Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Ms. Carolyn Rodrigues, is assisting in the distribution process in Region Nine (Upper Takutu /Upper Essequibo).

The following schedule, it said, details distribution in the upcoming week in Georgetown and on the East Coast and East Bank Demerara.

Date Venue Time

Monday, December 4 Camp Street Mandir, Georgetown 09:00 h

Monday, December 4

Monday, December 4 Holy Rosary Church, David Street, Kitty, Georgetown

Night Shelter, East La Penitence, Georgetown 09:00 h

Monday, December4 Lusignan Community Centre, East Coast Demerara 10:00 h

Monday, December 4 Enterprise Community Centre, East Coast Demerara 12:00 h

Monday, December 4 Soesdyke Village Office, East Bank Demerara 09:00 h

Monday, December 4 Beterverwagting Community Centre, East Coast Demerara 09:00 h

Tuesday, December 5 Night Shelter, East La Penitence, Georgetown 09:00 h

Tuesday, December 5 Kuru Kuru Extension Complex 09:00 h

Wednesday, December 6 Agricola Health Centre, East Bank Demerara 09:00 h

Wednesday, December 6 Night Shelter East La Penitence, Georgetown 09:00 h

Thursday, December 7 Camptown Youth Centre, Campbellville, Georgetown 09:00 h

Thursday, December 7 Six Head Gym, Albouystown, Georgetown 09:00 h