PSA stands firm

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December 5, 2025

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Akash Samaroo

Despite Finance Minister Dave Tancoo’s confirmation that the Public Services Association (PSA) may have to accept non-cash payments for the remainder of their backpay, union president Felisha Thomas is standing firm, insisting that public servants will only accept cash.

Meanwhile, former PSA head Watson Duke says he supports Thomas’ hardline stance but is reminding her that Tancoo never promised the entire $3.8 billion in backpay would be paid in cash.

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