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Roseau, Dominica – November 11 2026 — Public officers in Dominica are set to benefit from improved retirement protections following Parliament’s approval of amendments to the Pensions Act. The legislative changes introduce additional pension support for eligible non-established employees and establish safeguards to prevent certain retirees from experiencing a reduction in their pension income upon reaching 65 years of age. The provisions apply to qualifying officers who retired from July 1, 2025, in keeping with commitments made under the 2024–2027 collective bargaining agreement between the Government and public sector unions.
Under the revised legislation, eligible non-established public officers will now receive a Government-funded bridge pension until they reach 65 and become entitled to their full benefits from the Dominica Social Security. Previously, these employees were required to retire at 60 without access to the bridge pension, leaving some with reduced retirement income or forcing them to claim Social Security benefits early at a lower rate. The arrangement had previously been restricted to qualifying permanent public officers with more than ten consecutive years of service.
The amendments also address situations in which qualifying retirees from the permanent establishment receive a lower Social Security pension at age 65 than the bridge pension previously provided by Government. In such circumstances, the state will make up the difference, allowing affected retirees to retain the level of pension income they received before transitioning to Social Security payments.
Presenting the legislative changes, the Government said the measures are intended to close existing gaps in the public service retirement system and strengthen the financial security of employees who have dedicated their working years to national development. The reforms form part of the Government’s commitments under the latest industrial agreement with the unions.
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