KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The government of Jamaica is gearing up to introduce nearly 4,000 permanent positions for government workers in the country’s waste management industry within the next three years. This was revealed by Minister of Finance and the Public Service Nigel Clarke, who said the issue has been long overdue. “Time come for permanent…
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Trinidad raises minimum wage
Hundreds of thousands of workers to be impacted; another 37K to get back pay this winter PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO — After months of deliberation and debate, the government has decided to officially raise the national minimum wage. The nation now joins several Caribbean countries that have likewise raised their minimum wage or…
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IMF suggests ways Grenada can improve local jobs
Wage increases, better training, pension among the recommendations SAINT GEORGE’S, GRENADA — Just as the country prepares to wrap up public consultation on minimum wage increases, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published a comprehensive list of recommendations to help improve jobs in Grenada. Notably, increasing minimum wage for public workers is among the recommendations…
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Bermuda’s govt. to improve salaries and training for civil service jobs
Minister Campbell: Bermuda experiencing a ‘major shift’ in the labour market HAMILTON, BERMUDA — Bermuda’s government is having a hard time keeping up with competition when it comes to recruitment as the labour market undergoes a “major shift”. This is according to Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet Office Vance Campbell, who said that in…
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