Editorial Staff
12/01/25 16:55

Editorial Staff
12/01/25 16:55

VIDEO: Private Sector Told to Stop Sending Workers Home at Sixty

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne has issued a strong warning to the private sector regarding the national retirement age, which has now officially been set at 65 years.

He emphasized that employers must cease the prevalent practice of terminating employees upon reaching the age of 60.

The Prime Minister’s statement underlines the government’s commitment to ensuring that workers are allowed to remain in their positions until they reach the legally established retirement age, promoting fairness and stability in the workforce.

Browne’s remarks serve as a clear message to businesses to comply with these regulations and support employees in their right to work longer if they choose.

2 Comments

  1. Stone

    That’s what happens when you change laws that affects other businesses without consultation especially social security. Your dictatorshiptarianism is capital “BS” for real.

    Reply
    • Robocar

      Can’t you contribute a positive comment. Pls educate yourself as to why the retirement age was moved from 60 to 65. Stay Blessed 🙌

      Reply

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