Monthly Archives: December 2021

Grenada govt. spending nearly $18 mil. to dole out bonus payments to frontline, public sector workers

Grenada govt. spending nearly $18 mil. to dole out bonus payments to frontline, public sector workers

Public sector workers to receive extra half-month’s pay by Dec. 17 while frontline workers get additional month’s bonus pay  SAINT GEORGE’S, GRENADA — The government is expending some $17.6 million to give bonus pay to all public sector workers and frontline workers, who will be rewarded “in a tangible manner” for the sacrifices made during…
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Labour conditions in The Bahamas poised to improve as govt. signs agreement with ILO

Labour conditions in The Bahamas poised to improve as govt. signs agreement with ILO

PM Davis pledges commitment to establishing “harmony” in local labour market environment  NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Working conditions in the nation could improve over the next five years as the government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Labour Organization (ILO) for a second-generation Bahamas Decent Work Country Programme for the period 2021…
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Jamaica to end work-from-home mandate, encourage public servants to return to office

Jamaica to end work-from-home mandate, encourage public servants to return to office

PM Holness advises private sector to carefully assess best options regarding return to office  KINGSTON, JAMAICA — In a push towards regaining some semblance of normalcy after nearly two years of COVID-19 pandemic-related impacts, the Jamaican government is ending its mandatory work-from-home policy at the end of this year and allowing public servants to return…
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Gonsalves says govt. prepared to hire new teachers, re-engage retirees amid pushback to mandatory vaccination policy

Gonsalves says govt. prepared to hire new teachers, re-engage retirees amid pushback to mandatory vaccination policy

SVG PM warns his government will “just get somebody else to teach people’s children” for teachers who defy mandatory vaccination policy  KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES — Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves indicated that the government is prepared to hire substitute teachers and even re-engage retirees if needed as some teachers in the country oppose…
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