In March 2008, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda in collaboration with PDV Caribe Antigua and Barbuda Limited (PDVCAB) launched the Senior Citizens Utility Subsidy Programme (SCUSP).

Registration is conducted twice per year in May and November.

This programme is open to all Social Security pensioners and demonstrates the Government’s commitment to supporting senior citizens who have played significant roles in nation building.

Currently there are 6,264 beneficiaries on this programme; 147 of which are in Barbuda. Funding for the SCUSP is provided through the PetroCaribe Initiative and is administered and monitored by PDVCAB.

Under this initiative, senior citizens receive vouchers valued at $1,200 annually towards their APUA utility bills.

Requirements:

• Social Security Pensioner 65 years or older
• Monthly household income does not exceed EC$1000
• Utility account not previously registered

Qualified pensioners desirous of registering for this programme are asked to note that registration will take place at PDVCAB’s office in the Lake and Kentish Building, Upper Long Street from November 4th to November 28th, 2025; Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 2pm. Documents needed for registration are the Social Security pensioner’s card (Age or Survivors Pension, Age Grant Letter); Proof of household income; Valid Government issued photo identification and recent APUA utility bills (Residential Electricity, Water and Telephone).

For further information please call 562-6185 or 562-6189.