Opposition urges gov’t to carefully monitor public sector salary to GDP ratio

Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson says the government has to manage the pace at which salaries grow in relation to economic growth.

He was reacting to a recent suggestion to cap wages and salaries at a percentage of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The proposal was made by the outgoing president of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Keith Duncan.

At the final quarterly meeting of EPOC, Mr. Duncan said wages and salaries accounted for 12.8% of the GDP this year. An increase from 9% in April last year.

This was due to the new compensation system implemented by the government.

Mr. Robinson says he understands the principle of the proposal.

The spokesman says he does not believe the intention was to impact current negotiations.

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Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says government pursuing several initiatives to tackle violence impacting students

Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson says the government has to manage the pace at which salaries grow in relation to economic growth.

He was reacting to a recent suggestion to cap wages and salaries at a percentage of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The proposal was made by the outgoing president of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Keith Duncan.

At the final quarterly meeting of EPOC, Mr. Duncan said wages and salaries accounted for 12.8% of the GDP this year. An increase from 9% in April last year.

This was due to the new compensation system implemented by the government.

Mr. Robinson says he understands the principle of the proposal.

The spokesman says he does not believe the intention was to impact current negotiations.

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EPOC proposes capping of public sector wages and salaries at a percentage of GDP

Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson says the government has to manage the pace at which salaries grow in relation to economic growth.

He was reacting to a recent suggestion to cap wages and salaries at a percentage of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The proposal was made by the outgoing president of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Keith Duncan.

At the final quarterly meeting of EPOC, Mr. Duncan said wages and salaries accounted for 12.8% of the GDP this year. An increase from 9% in April last year.

This was due to the new compensation system implemented by the government.

Mr. Robinson says he understands the principle of the proposal.

The spokesman says he does not believe the intention was to impact current negotiations.

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Discussions between junior doctors and government to continue tomorrow

Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson says the government has to manage the pace at which salaries grow in relation to economic growth.

He was reacting to a recent suggestion to cap wages and salaries at a percentage of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The proposal was made by the outgoing president of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Keith Duncan.

At the final quarterly meeting of EPOC, Mr. Duncan said wages and salaries accounted for 12.8% of the GDP this year. An increase from 9% in April last year.

This was due to the new compensation system implemented by the government.

Mr. Robinson says he understands the principle of the proposal.

The spokesman says he does not believe the intention was to impact current negotiations.

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ITA calls on road users to assess behaviour as yuletide season approaches

Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson says the government has to manage the pace at which salaries grow in relation to economic growth.

He was reacting to a recent suggestion to cap wages and salaries at a percentage of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The proposal was made by the outgoing president of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Keith Duncan.

At the final quarterly meeting of EPOC, Mr. Duncan said wages and salaries accounted for 12.8% of the GDP this year. An increase from 9% in April last year.

This was due to the new compensation system implemented by the government.

Mr. Robinson says he understands the principle of the proposal.

The spokesman says he does not believe the intention was to impact current negotiations.

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CDB funds Road Network Safety Assessment project to develop road safety investment plan

Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson says the government has to manage the pace at which salaries grow in relation to economic growth.

He was reacting to a recent suggestion to cap wages and salaries at a percentage of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The proposal was made by the outgoing president of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Keith Duncan.

At the final quarterly meeting of EPOC, Mr. Duncan said wages and salaries accounted for 12.8% of the GDP this year. An increase from 9% in April last year.

This was due to the new compensation system implemented by the government.

Mr. Robinson says he understands the principle of the proposal.

The spokesman says he does not believe the intention was to impact current negotiations.

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348 persons killed in crashes since the start of the year

Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson says the government has to manage the pace at which salaries grow in relation to economic growth.

He was reacting to a recent suggestion to cap wages and salaries at a percentage of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The proposal was made by the outgoing president of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Keith Duncan.

At the final quarterly meeting of EPOC, Mr. Duncan said wages and salaries accounted for 12.8% of the GDP this year. An increase from 9% in April last year.

This was due to the new compensation system implemented by the government.

Mr. Robinson says he understands the principle of the proposal.

The spokesman says he does not believe the intention was to impact current negotiations.

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Two children perish in house fire in Westmoreland

Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson says the government has to manage the pace at which salaries grow in relation to economic growth.

He was reacting to a recent suggestion to cap wages and salaries at a percentage of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The proposal was made by the outgoing president of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Keith Duncan.

At the final quarterly meeting of EPOC, Mr. Duncan said wages and salaries accounted for 12.8% of the GDP this year. An increase from 9% in April last year.

This was due to the new compensation system implemented by the government.

Mr. Robinson says he understands the principle of the proposal.

The spokesman says he does not believe the intention was to impact current negotiations.

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Junior doctors to continue discussions with government today regarding wage concerns

Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson says the government has to manage the pace at which salaries grow in relation to economic growth.

He was reacting to a recent suggestion to cap wages and salaries at a percentage of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The proposal was made by the outgoing president of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Keith Duncan.

At the final quarterly meeting of EPOC, Mr. Duncan said wages and salaries accounted for 12.8% of the GDP this year. An increase from 9% in April last year.

This was due to the new compensation system implemented by the government.

Mr. Robinson says he understands the principle of the proposal.

The spokesman says he does not believe the intention was to impact current negotiations.

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BOJ Governor: Jamaica’s laws need teeth to hold banks accountable for non-compliance with standards to protect customers’ rights

Opposition Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson says the government has to manage the pace at which salaries grow in relation to economic growth.

He was reacting to a recent suggestion to cap wages and salaries at a percentage of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The proposal was made by the outgoing president of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Keith Duncan.

At the final quarterly meeting of EPOC, Mr. Duncan said wages and salaries accounted for 12.8% of the GDP this year. An increase from 9% in April last year.

This was due to the new compensation system implemented by the government.

Mr. Robinson says he understands the principle of the proposal.

The spokesman says he does not believe the intention was to impact current negotiations.

Read More