All applications for FNPF assistance to be paid by April 4th

All applications for the FNPF Tropical Cyclone Winston Natural Disaster Assistance will be processed and paid out by the 4th of next month.

FNPF Chief Operating Officer Jaoji Koroi said given the huge number of applications, they were not able to meet their normal turnaround time but are committing all their resources to turnaround all applications.

As of yesterday, the FNPF has paid out over $100 million to 85,000 members.

They have received 146,000 applications.

He said currently 3,430 applications are on queried status due to incomplete forms and incorrect personal details, 1,300 applications have eligibilities less than $10 and over 300 payments were returned by the banks due to incorrect or closed bank accounts provided by members.

Koroi is calling for members continued patience and understanding in regards to the processing time.