Thousands of public sector employees staged disruptions, strikes last week to pressure govt. to fulfill promised compensation restructuring KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Public sector workers have been increasing pressure on the government to follow through on its promised compensation overhaul for the sector, with thousands of employees staging disruptions like walking off their jobs last week.…
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More jobs on the rise in Turks & Caicos
300+ job openings in govt., immigration; moratorium on work permits ends COCKBURN TOWN, TURKS & CAICOS — Job openings are on the rise in the Turks & Caicos Islands as the government and Immigration Task Force are recruiting to fill over 300 positions, while the year-long moratorium on work permits has also been lifted. This…
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Saba adjusts salary of two groups of civil servants’ due to rising inflation
Group of civil servants found to be earning less than monthly amount needed to cover cost of living THE BOTTOM, SABA — In a groundbreaking move, the government of Saba has agreed to a salary adjustment for a few dozen workers whose monthly pay was not enough to cover their basic costs of living. This…
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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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