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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Barbados public workers return to office
Mottley says flexible working options will remain even as physical office work once again becomes default for public service BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Scores of public workers are back in the office this morning as Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced over the weekend that the government and health officials have ruled it safe for some activities…
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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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Montserrat public service to operate remotely for at least two weeks as COVID cases rise
Civil servants must follow remote working schedules set by heads, report in-person when asked to do so BRADES, MONTSERRAT — The Office of the Deputy Governor has announced that all public sector employees must work remotely for at least the next two weeks as coronavirus (COVID-19) cases rise on the island. The announcement came as…
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