The government’s RATED programme spent $3 million helping people back to work last year, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley.
Mr. Wheatley told the House of Assembly last Thursday that 419 applications were received for the scheme in 2025 and 318 people were assisted.
Of those, 297 were placed in temporary employment for roadside cleaning and 21 received training as apprentices.
“These individuals often rely on limited social welfare and support from non-governmental organisations,” the premier said. “As a result, the RATED programme was established to provide temporary employment opportunities along with pathways for training and skill development to enhance participants’ employability.”
