Labour Ministry schedules meeting for this afternoon to address WIGUT concern

Written By Georgetta Williams

President of West Indies Group of University Teachers (WIGUT), Dr. Paul Brown, says a meeting will be held at the Ministry of Labour this afternoon to discuss their concerns.

The meeting comes after WIGUT indicated that lecturers would take industrial action today.

The group says the management of the University has not responded to the lecturers’ concerns about changes to health and pension benefits, which would affect new staff members joining on August 1.

Among the planned changes is management’s reduction of its pension contribution from 10 to 5 per cent.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, WIGUT President Dr. Paul Brown said the industrial action is still in effect, as they received the notice from the Ministry of Labour this morning.

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Tesha Miller and co-accused to stand trial next year January

Written By Georgetta Williams

President of West Indies Group of University Teachers (WIGUT), Dr. Paul Brown, says a meeting will be held at the Ministry of Labour this afternoon to discuss their concerns.

The meeting comes after WIGUT indicated that lecturers would take industrial action today.

The group says the management of the University has not responded to the lecturers’ concerns about changes to health and pension benefits, which would affect new staff members joining on August 1.

Among the planned changes is management’s reduction of its pension contribution from 10 to 5 per cent.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, WIGUT President Dr. Paul Brown said the industrial action is still in effect, as they received the notice from the Ministry of Labour this morning.

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Agriculture Ministry to invest over $60M this year to acquire agricultural drones and other equipment to assist farmers

Written By Georgetta Williams

President of West Indies Group of University Teachers (WIGUT), Dr. Paul Brown, says a meeting will be held at the Ministry of Labour this afternoon to discuss their concerns.

The meeting comes after WIGUT indicated that lecturers would take industrial action today.

The group says the management of the University has not responded to the lecturers’ concerns about changes to health and pension benefits, which would affect new staff members joining on August 1.

Among the planned changes is management’s reduction of its pension contribution from 10 to 5 per cent.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, WIGUT President Dr. Paul Brown said the industrial action is still in effect, as they received the notice from the Ministry of Labour this morning.

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Mining Minister Floyd Green says Alpart in Nain, St. Elizabeth will be reopened soon

Written By Georgetta Williams

President of West Indies Group of University Teachers (WIGUT), Dr. Paul Brown, says a meeting will be held at the Ministry of Labour this afternoon to discuss their concerns.

The meeting comes after WIGUT indicated that lecturers would take industrial action today.

The group says the management of the University has not responded to the lecturers’ concerns about changes to health and pension benefits, which would affect new staff members joining on August 1.

Among the planned changes is management’s reduction of its pension contribution from 10 to 5 per cent.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, WIGUT President Dr. Paul Brown said the industrial action is still in effect, as they received the notice from the Ministry of Labour this morning.

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UN Committee concerned about alleged seizure of lumber in Quick Step last year

Written By Georgetta Williams

President of West Indies Group of University Teachers (WIGUT), Dr. Paul Brown, says a meeting will be held at the Ministry of Labour this afternoon to discuss their concerns.

The meeting comes after WIGUT indicated that lecturers would take industrial action today.

The group says the management of the University has not responded to the lecturers’ concerns about changes to health and pension benefits, which would affect new staff members joining on August 1.

Among the planned changes is management’s reduction of its pension contribution from 10 to 5 per cent.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, WIGUT President Dr. Paul Brown said the industrial action is still in effect, as they received the notice from the Ministry of Labour this morning.

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Two cops to return to court next month on assault charges stemming from incident in St. Thomas over four years ago

Written By Georgetta Williams

President of West Indies Group of University Teachers (WIGUT), Dr. Paul Brown, says a meeting will be held at the Ministry of Labour this afternoon to discuss their concerns.

The meeting comes after WIGUT indicated that lecturers would take industrial action today.

The group says the management of the University has not responded to the lecturers’ concerns about changes to health and pension benefits, which would affect new staff members joining on August 1.

Among the planned changes is management’s reduction of its pension contribution from 10 to 5 per cent.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, WIGUT President Dr. Paul Brown said the industrial action is still in effect, as they received the notice from the Ministry of Labour this morning.

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Noel Maitland’s neighbour testifies that the Constable asked him to delete camera footage around same time Donna-Lee went missing

Written By Georgetta Williams

President of West Indies Group of University Teachers (WIGUT), Dr. Paul Brown, says a meeting will be held at the Ministry of Labour this afternoon to discuss their concerns.

The meeting comes after WIGUT indicated that lecturers would take industrial action today.

The group says the management of the University has not responded to the lecturers’ concerns about changes to health and pension benefits, which would affect new staff members joining on August 1.

Among the planned changes is management’s reduction of its pension contribution from 10 to 5 per cent.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, WIGUT President Dr. Paul Brown said the industrial action is still in effect, as they received the notice from the Ministry of Labour this morning.

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Staff and students of Yabnel International Prep in sombre mood today, as they mourn death of 4-Y-O Gia Griniell

Written By Georgetta Williams

President of West Indies Group of University Teachers (WIGUT), Dr. Paul Brown, says a meeting will be held at the Ministry of Labour this afternoon to discuss their concerns.

The meeting comes after WIGUT indicated that lecturers would take industrial action today.

The group says the management of the University has not responded to the lecturers’ concerns about changes to health and pension benefits, which would affect new staff members joining on August 1.

Among the planned changes is management’s reduction of its pension contribution from 10 to 5 per cent.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, WIGUT President Dr. Paul Brown said the industrial action is still in effect, as they received the notice from the Ministry of Labour this morning.

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Government proposes stronger and more appropriate penalties for domestic/sexual violence

Written By Georgetta Williams

President of West Indies Group of University Teachers (WIGUT), Dr. Paul Brown, says a meeting will be held at the Ministry of Labour this afternoon to discuss their concerns.

The meeting comes after WIGUT indicated that lecturers would take industrial action today.

The group says the management of the University has not responded to the lecturers’ concerns about changes to health and pension benefits, which would affect new staff members joining on August 1.

Among the planned changes is management’s reduction of its pension contribution from 10 to 5 per cent.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, WIGUT President Dr. Paul Brown said the industrial action is still in effect, as they received the notice from the Ministry of Labour this morning.

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Government and Opposition condemn violence against women and girls

Written By Georgetta Williams

President of West Indies Group of University Teachers (WIGUT), Dr. Paul Brown, says a meeting will be held at the Ministry of Labour this afternoon to discuss their concerns.

The meeting comes after WIGUT indicated that lecturers would take industrial action today.

The group says the management of the University has not responded to the lecturers’ concerns about changes to health and pension benefits, which would affect new staff members joining on August 1.

Among the planned changes is management’s reduction of its pension contribution from 10 to 5 per cent.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, WIGUT President Dr. Paul Brown said the industrial action is still in effect, as they received the notice from the Ministry of Labour this morning.

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