PM Holness says the challenge facing governments is how to increase the wage bill of public sector workers without increasing borrowing

Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party Leader Dr. Andrew Holness says the challenge facing Government is how to increase the wage bill of public sector workers without increasing borrowing.

Speaking at a JLP meeting in St. Thomas last night, Dr. Holness said he was approached by a teacher who asked that a better wage offer be made to teachers.

Among other things he explained that over the years, wage freezes have been implemented for public sector workers, mainly after wage increases were granted.

The Party Leader stated that the Government undertook the largest ever increase in public sector wages over four years.

Dr. Holness accused the PNP of seeking to reintroduce what he describes as fiscal recklessness through its various promises.

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NRSC urges relevant authorities to put measures in place to prevent road crashes during campaign period

Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party Leader Dr. Andrew Holness says the challenge facing Government is how to increase the wage bill of public sector workers without increasing borrowing.

Speaking at a JLP meeting in St. Thomas last night, Dr. Holness said he was approached by a teacher who asked that a better wage offer be made to teachers.

Among other things he explained that over the years, wage freezes have been implemented for public sector workers, mainly after wage increases were granted.

The Party Leader stated that the Government undertook the largest ever increase in public sector wages over four years.

Dr. Holness accused the PNP of seeking to reintroduce what he describes as fiscal recklessness through its various promises.

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Police encourage children to always adhere to road safety regulations

Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party Leader Dr. Andrew Holness says the challenge facing Government is how to increase the wage bill of public sector workers without increasing borrowing.

Speaking at a JLP meeting in St. Thomas last night, Dr. Holness said he was approached by a teacher who asked that a better wage offer be made to teachers.

Among other things he explained that over the years, wage freezes have been implemented for public sector workers, mainly after wage increases were granted.

The Party Leader stated that the Government undertook the largest ever increase in public sector wages over four years.

Dr. Holness accused the PNP of seeking to reintroduce what he describes as fiscal recklessness through its various promises.

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Residents of communities along northern coast of St. Ann from Drax Hall to Llandovery now have access to additional 2M gallons of water daily

Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party Leader Dr. Andrew Holness says the challenge facing Government is how to increase the wage bill of public sector workers without increasing borrowing.

Speaking at a JLP meeting in St. Thomas last night, Dr. Holness said he was approached by a teacher who asked that a better wage offer be made to teachers.

Among other things he explained that over the years, wage freezes have been implemented for public sector workers, mainly after wage increases were granted.

The Party Leader stated that the Government undertook the largest ever increase in public sector wages over four years.

Dr. Holness accused the PNP of seeking to reintroduce what he describes as fiscal recklessness through its various promises.

Read More

Education Ministry revises school re-opening schedule due to the September 3 general election

Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party Leader Dr. Andrew Holness says the challenge facing Government is how to increase the wage bill of public sector workers without increasing borrowing.

Speaking at a JLP meeting in St. Thomas last night, Dr. Holness said he was approached by a teacher who asked that a better wage offer be made to teachers.

Among other things he explained that over the years, wage freezes have been implemented for public sector workers, mainly after wage increases were granted.

The Party Leader stated that the Government undertook the largest ever increase in public sector wages over four years.

Dr. Holness accused the PNP of seeking to reintroduce what he describes as fiscal recklessness through its various promises.

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New school term to begin September 1 but will break on September 3 to facilitate General Election

Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party Leader Dr. Andrew Holness says the challenge facing Government is how to increase the wage bill of public sector workers without increasing borrowing.

Speaking at a JLP meeting in St. Thomas last night, Dr. Holness said he was approached by a teacher who asked that a better wage offer be made to teachers.

Among other things he explained that over the years, wage freezes have been implemented for public sector workers, mainly after wage increases were granted.

The Party Leader stated that the Government undertook the largest ever increase in public sector wages over four years.

Dr. Holness accused the PNP of seeking to reintroduce what he describes as fiscal recklessness through its various promises.

Read More

Kingston man charged in connection with the murder of 16-year-old girl last year

Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party Leader Dr. Andrew Holness says the challenge facing Government is how to increase the wage bill of public sector workers without increasing borrowing.

Speaking at a JLP meeting in St. Thomas last night, Dr. Holness said he was approached by a teacher who asked that a better wage offer be made to teachers.

Among other things he explained that over the years, wage freezes have been implemented for public sector workers, mainly after wage increases were granted.

The Party Leader stated that the Government undertook the largest ever increase in public sector wages over four years.

Dr. Holness accused the PNP of seeking to reintroduce what he describes as fiscal recklessness through its various promises.

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Bog Walk Gorge reopens after train derailment; JPS reports widening power outages in St. Catherine

Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party Leader Dr. Andrew Holness says the challenge facing Government is how to increase the wage bill of public sector workers without increasing borrowing.

Speaking at a JLP meeting in St. Thomas last night, Dr. Holness said he was approached by a teacher who asked that a better wage offer be made to teachers.

Among other things he explained that over the years, wage freezes have been implemented for public sector workers, mainly after wage increases were granted.

The Party Leader stated that the Government undertook the largest ever increase in public sector wages over four years.

Dr. Holness accused the PNP of seeking to reintroduce what he describes as fiscal recklessness through its various promises.

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PNP President Golding wants more persons with disabilities participating on public boards so their voices can be heard on issues that affect them

Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party Leader Dr. Andrew Holness says the challenge facing Government is how to increase the wage bill of public sector workers without increasing borrowing.

Speaking at a JLP meeting in St. Thomas last night, Dr. Holness said he was approached by a teacher who asked that a better wage offer be made to teachers.

Among other things he explained that over the years, wage freezes have been implemented for public sector workers, mainly after wage increases were granted.

The Party Leader stated that the Government undertook the largest ever increase in public sector wages over four years.

Dr. Holness accused the PNP of seeking to reintroduce what he describes as fiscal recklessness through its various promises.

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EOJ Constituency Offices to open on Saturdays to facilitate collection of voter ID cards

Prime Minister and Jamaica Labour Party Leader Dr. Andrew Holness says the challenge facing Government is how to increase the wage bill of public sector workers without increasing borrowing.

Speaking at a JLP meeting in St. Thomas last night, Dr. Holness said he was approached by a teacher who asked that a better wage offer be made to teachers.

Among other things he explained that over the years, wage freezes have been implemented for public sector workers, mainly after wage increases were granted.

The Party Leader stated that the Government undertook the largest ever increase in public sector wages over four years.

Dr. Holness accused the PNP of seeking to reintroduce what he describes as fiscal recklessness through its various promises.

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