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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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Union, govt. commit to work together to improve Grenada’s public service

Standardized contracts, job letters, salary adjustments among major areas identified for improvement  SAINT GEORGE’S, GRENADA — The public service is set to undergo several improvements over the coming months as the government has committed to working with union heads to normalize certain major employment conditions, including contracts, job letters, salary adjustments and performance appraisals. At…
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Trinidad and Tobago civil servants told to get vaccinated or go without pay

PM Rowley says come mid-January, any government employee who is not vaccinated will be furloughed without pay  PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO — Public sector workers will have a critical decision to make come the new year as the government will require every civil servant to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or stay at…
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St. Kitts & Nevis public sector workers to receive bonus of double pay before Christmas

Govt. to expend some $35 million on bonus payments as act of compassion for civil servants and in an effort to stimulate cash flow in the economy  BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS — Public sector workers are all set to enjoy very happy holidays as Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris announced during his budget presentation…
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