Provision made for public servants wage increases in 2025/2026 budget; amount not disclosed

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service says there is a provision in the 2025/2026 budget for wage increases for public servants; however this amount cannot be disclosed as yet.

Portfolio Minister Fayval Williams made the statement during today’s Standing Finance Committee meeting, in response to questions from Opposition Member Dr. Morais Guy.

In recent weeks, several public sector groups including the Jamaica Teacher’s Association and the Association of Government Medical Consultants have expressed frustration over outstanding retroactive payments.

Highlighting this issue, Dr. Guy pressed for a specific dollar figure regarding the allocation made in the 1.3 trillion dollar national budget for wage increases.

However, the Finance Minister stated that she was unable to provide this information at the time.

Meantime, Mrs.Williams stated that talks have begun with some trade unions.

Read More

Tourism Ministry seeking to regularize another river close to the White River in Ocho Rios St. Ann

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service says there is a provision in the 2025/2026 budget for wage increases for public servants; however this amount cannot be disclosed as yet.

Portfolio Minister Fayval Williams made the statement during today’s Standing Finance Committee meeting, in response to questions from Opposition Member Dr. Morais Guy.

In recent weeks, several public sector groups including the Jamaica Teacher’s Association and the Association of Government Medical Consultants have expressed frustration over outstanding retroactive payments.

Highlighting this issue, Dr. Guy pressed for a specific dollar figure regarding the allocation made in the 1.3 trillion dollar national budget for wage increases.

However, the Finance Minister stated that she was unable to provide this information at the time.

Meantime, Mrs.Williams stated that talks have begun with some trade unions.

Read More

Warmington maintains that he will not support another budgetary allocation for IC unless audit is done 

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service says there is a provision in the 2025/2026 budget for wage increases for public servants; however this amount cannot be disclosed as yet.

Portfolio Minister Fayval Williams made the statement during today’s Standing Finance Committee meeting, in response to questions from Opposition Member Dr. Morais Guy.

In recent weeks, several public sector groups including the Jamaica Teacher’s Association and the Association of Government Medical Consultants have expressed frustration over outstanding retroactive payments.

Highlighting this issue, Dr. Guy pressed for a specific dollar figure regarding the allocation made in the 1.3 trillion dollar national budget for wage increases.

However, the Finance Minister stated that she was unable to provide this information at the time.

Meantime, Mrs.Williams stated that talks have begun with some trade unions.

Read More

Cops in Mario Deane case to finally go on trial today after 10 years

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service says there is a provision in the 2025/2026 budget for wage increases for public servants; however this amount cannot be disclosed as yet.

Portfolio Minister Fayval Williams made the statement during today’s Standing Finance Committee meeting, in response to questions from Opposition Member Dr. Morais Guy.

In recent weeks, several public sector groups including the Jamaica Teacher’s Association and the Association of Government Medical Consultants have expressed frustration over outstanding retroactive payments.

Highlighting this issue, Dr. Guy pressed for a specific dollar figure regarding the allocation made in the 1.3 trillion dollar national budget for wage increases.

However, the Finance Minister stated that she was unable to provide this information at the time.

Meantime, Mrs.Williams stated that talks have begun with some trade unions.

Read More

The Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency assures established protocols between U.S. and Jamaica guide deportation of Jamaican nationals

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service says there is a provision in the 2025/2026 budget for wage increases for public servants; however this amount cannot be disclosed as yet.

Portfolio Minister Fayval Williams made the statement during today’s Standing Finance Committee meeting, in response to questions from Opposition Member Dr. Morais Guy.

In recent weeks, several public sector groups including the Jamaica Teacher’s Association and the Association of Government Medical Consultants have expressed frustration over outstanding retroactive payments.

Highlighting this issue, Dr. Guy pressed for a specific dollar figure regarding the allocation made in the 1.3 trillion dollar national budget for wage increases.

However, the Finance Minister stated that she was unable to provide this information at the time.

Meantime, Mrs.Williams stated that talks have begun with some trade unions.

Read More

United States Embassy saddened by death of man at Kingston Consulate yesterday

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service says there is a provision in the 2025/2026 budget for wage increases for public servants; however this amount cannot be disclosed as yet.

Portfolio Minister Fayval Williams made the statement during today’s Standing Finance Committee meeting, in response to questions from Opposition Member Dr. Morais Guy.

In recent weeks, several public sector groups including the Jamaica Teacher’s Association and the Association of Government Medical Consultants have expressed frustration over outstanding retroactive payments.

Highlighting this issue, Dr. Guy pressed for a specific dollar figure regarding the allocation made in the 1.3 trillion dollar national budget for wage increases.

However, the Finance Minister stated that she was unable to provide this information at the time.

Meantime, Mrs.Williams stated that talks have begun with some trade unions.

Read More

Opposition confirms it will take legal action against gov’t in Portmore parish status matter

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service says there is a provision in the 2025/2026 budget for wage increases for public servants; however this amount cannot be disclosed as yet.

Portfolio Minister Fayval Williams made the statement during today’s Standing Finance Committee meeting, in response to questions from Opposition Member Dr. Morais Guy.

In recent weeks, several public sector groups including the Jamaica Teacher’s Association and the Association of Government Medical Consultants have expressed frustration over outstanding retroactive payments.

Highlighting this issue, Dr. Guy pressed for a specific dollar figure regarding the allocation made in the 1.3 trillion dollar national budget for wage increases.

However, the Finance Minister stated that she was unable to provide this information at the time.

Meantime, Mrs.Williams stated that talks have begun with some trade unions.

Read More

Jamaica grants visa-free access to Citizens of Dom Rep

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service says there is a provision in the 2025/2026 budget for wage increases for public servants; however this amount cannot be disclosed as yet.

Portfolio Minister Fayval Williams made the statement during today’s Standing Finance Committee meeting, in response to questions from Opposition Member Dr. Morais Guy.

In recent weeks, several public sector groups including the Jamaica Teacher’s Association and the Association of Government Medical Consultants have expressed frustration over outstanding retroactive payments.

Highlighting this issue, Dr. Guy pressed for a specific dollar figure regarding the allocation made in the 1.3 trillion dollar national budget for wage increases.

However, the Finance Minister stated that she was unable to provide this information at the time.

Meantime, Mrs.Williams stated that talks have begun with some trade unions.

Read More

PNP calls on church and civil society groups to add their voices to debate to make Portmore 15th parish

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service says there is a provision in the 2025/2026 budget for wage increases for public servants; however this amount cannot be disclosed as yet.

Portfolio Minister Fayval Williams made the statement during today’s Standing Finance Committee meeting, in response to questions from Opposition Member Dr. Morais Guy.

In recent weeks, several public sector groups including the Jamaica Teacher’s Association and the Association of Government Medical Consultants have expressed frustration over outstanding retroactive payments.

Highlighting this issue, Dr. Guy pressed for a specific dollar figure regarding the allocation made in the 1.3 trillion dollar national budget for wage increases.

However, the Finance Minister stated that she was unable to provide this information at the time.

Meantime, Mrs.Williams stated that talks have begun with some trade unions.

Read More

Chang says Jamaicans will be safe under JLP government

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service says there is a provision in the 2025/2026 budget for wage increases for public servants; however this amount cannot be disclosed as yet.

Portfolio Minister Fayval Williams made the statement during today’s Standing Finance Committee meeting, in response to questions from Opposition Member Dr. Morais Guy.

In recent weeks, several public sector groups including the Jamaica Teacher’s Association and the Association of Government Medical Consultants have expressed frustration over outstanding retroactive payments.

Highlighting this issue, Dr. Guy pressed for a specific dollar figure regarding the allocation made in the 1.3 trillion dollar national budget for wage increases.

However, the Finance Minister stated that she was unable to provide this information at the time.

Meantime, Mrs.Williams stated that talks have begun with some trade unions.

Read More