Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, June 22, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – The second disbursement of CBI Dividend Payments began yesterday (June 21, 2023) and subsequent batches are to follow.

Account information provided from the first disbursement will be used to process payments.

However, contributors to Social Security who were unable to apply under the first disbursement, and new contributors to Social Security who became eligible after November 30^th, 2022; may apply via the online portal, which is available at www.socialsecurity.kn.

First-time applicants are required to upload an image of a valid social security card and proof of accurate banking details.  If applicants do not have a social security card readily available, they are encouraged to upload a valid passport photo or birth certificate.

The application period is open from Friday, 23^rd June 2023, and closes on Sunday, 9^th July 2023.
 
Contributors to Social Security who received the first dividend payment do not need to re-apply.
 
Pensioners and Pensionable, that is, those who have made five hundred (500) or more contributions to the Social Security Fund will receive a payment of EC$500.00. 
 
Those who are not yet pensionable, that is, those who have made four hundred and ninety-nine (499) or fewer contributions to the Social Security Fund, will receive EC$250.00.
 
Persons are asked to contact a representative from St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board at 1-869-662-8479 or 1-869-667-2535 with any inquiries.