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Poor compensation directly tied to Jamaica’s brain drain

Minister Clarke says inadequate compensation a serious challenge for hiring and retaining talent in public sector  KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Brain drain continues to present a major challenge for the Jamaican government, said Minister of Finance and the Public Service Nigel Clarke recently, with a low level of pay being cited as a major contributing factor.…
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Compensation overhaul in the works for Jamaican public service

Changes expected to take effect April 1; Minister Clarke says employees might actually see higher net pay as result  KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The government plans to implement major changes in public sector compensation as of next month, according to Minister of Finance and the Public Service Nigel Clarke. During debate on the 2022/23 budget in…
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PwC welcomes tax changes proposed by Jamaican govt.

Govt. intends to consolidate taxes into single payroll deduction; set later deadline for annual tax filing  KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) Jamaica has welcomed tax changes proposed by the government in its 2022/2023 budget, suggesting such adjustments will benefit employers and employees alike. This follows Minister of Finance Nigel Clarke announcing last week that…
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Union head assures Russia-based aluminum company workers in Jamaica their pay is secure despite sanctions

Union members concerned after 2018 sanctions against Russia had negative impact on Moscow-based company employing scores of Jamaicans, ultimately disrupting their pay  KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Employees of West Indies Alumina Company have no need to fear whether the Russia-Ukraine conflict will disrupt their payment, although the organization’s parent company is based in Moscow, according to…
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