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Review finds dead people on PAP beneficiary, waiting lists

28 October 2026
This content originally appeared on St. Lucia Times.
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Saint Lucia’s ongoing Public Assistance Programme (PAP) recertification exercise has found that some people listed as beneficiaries or awaiting assistance are deceased.Deputy Director of the Welfare Unit Jahn Mc Farlane said the findings highlight the importance of periodic reviews and ensuring that beneficiary information remains current.