Finance Minister reiterates that allocation of public resources will not be influenced by those who express their frustration the loudest

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has warned that the allocation of resources cannot continue to be influenced by those who express their frustration the loudest.

His comment follows a threat of disruption to the public sector by civil service unions.

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) and the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) have expressed that thousands of public servants are reportedly restive due to a delay in wage talks with the ministry.

Key among them are matters related to the compensation review and wage anomalies.

The groups had given the Finance Minister a ten-day ultimatum for him to meet with them to settle the issues.

But noting that capital expenditure had to be reduced twice in this fiscal year to accommodate wage demands, Dr. Clarke said, this cannot continue.

He explained that there are others in society who need critical resources, such as water and roads.

Dr. Clarke appealed for patience in relation to the allocation of compensation for public servants.

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Alleged robber shot and wounded in confrontation with lawmen

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has warned that the allocation of resources cannot continue to be influenced by those who express their frustration the loudest.

His comment follows a threat of disruption to the public sector by civil service unions.

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) and the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) have expressed that thousands of public servants are reportedly restive due to a delay in wage talks with the ministry.

Key among them are matters related to the compensation review and wage anomalies.

The groups had given the Finance Minister a ten-day ultimatum for him to meet with them to settle the issues.

But noting that capital expenditure had to be reduced twice in this fiscal year to accommodate wage demands, Dr. Clarke said, this cannot continue.

He explained that there are others in society who need critical resources, such as water and roads.

Dr. Clarke appealed for patience in relation to the allocation of compensation for public servants.

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Any threat of disruption to public sector at this time would be unnecessary escalation -Finance Minister Dr. Clarke

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has warned that the allocation of resources cannot continue to be influenced by those who express their frustration the loudest.

His comment follows a threat of disruption to the public sector by civil service unions.

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) and the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) have expressed that thousands of public servants are reportedly restive due to a delay in wage talks with the ministry.

Key among them are matters related to the compensation review and wage anomalies.

The groups had given the Finance Minister a ten-day ultimatum for him to meet with them to settle the issues.

But noting that capital expenditure had to be reduced twice in this fiscal year to accommodate wage demands, Dr. Clarke said, this cannot continue.

He explained that there are others in society who need critical resources, such as water and roads.

Dr. Clarke appealed for patience in relation to the allocation of compensation for public servants.

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Confederation of Trade Unions says Finance Ministry promises response on outstanding matters affecting public sector this week

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has warned that the allocation of resources cannot continue to be influenced by those who express their frustration the loudest.

His comment follows a threat of disruption to the public sector by civil service unions.

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) and the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) have expressed that thousands of public servants are reportedly restive due to a delay in wage talks with the ministry.

Key among them are matters related to the compensation review and wage anomalies.

The groups had given the Finance Minister a ten-day ultimatum for him to meet with them to settle the issues.

But noting that capital expenditure had to be reduced twice in this fiscal year to accommodate wage demands, Dr. Clarke said, this cannot continue.

He explained that there are others in society who need critical resources, such as water and roads.

Dr. Clarke appealed for patience in relation to the allocation of compensation for public servants.

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UWI aims to earn USD$15M each year to offset continuous reduction in Government investment; no mismanagement of UWI’s affairs -Beckles

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has warned that the allocation of resources cannot continue to be influenced by those who express their frustration the loudest.

His comment follows a threat of disruption to the public sector by civil service unions.

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) and the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) have expressed that thousands of public servants are reportedly restive due to a delay in wage talks with the ministry.

Key among them are matters related to the compensation review and wage anomalies.

The groups had given the Finance Minister a ten-day ultimatum for him to meet with them to settle the issues.

But noting that capital expenditure had to be reduced twice in this fiscal year to accommodate wage demands, Dr. Clarke said, this cannot continue.

He explained that there are others in society who need critical resources, such as water and roads.

Dr. Clarke appealed for patience in relation to the allocation of compensation for public servants.

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Electoral Commission: JLP won Local Government Election; Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kingston will be selected on March 7

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has warned that the allocation of resources cannot continue to be influenced by those who express their frustration the loudest.

His comment follows a threat of disruption to the public sector by civil service unions.

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) and the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) have expressed that thousands of public servants are reportedly restive due to a delay in wage talks with the ministry.

Key among them are matters related to the compensation review and wage anomalies.

The groups had given the Finance Minister a ten-day ultimatum for him to meet with them to settle the issues.

But noting that capital expenditure had to be reduced twice in this fiscal year to accommodate wage demands, Dr. Clarke said, this cannot continue.

He explained that there are others in society who need critical resources, such as water and roads.

Dr. Clarke appealed for patience in relation to the allocation of compensation for public servants.

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Continuous pollution of Rio Cobre thwarting fish restocking efforts – Friends of Rio Cobre President Kesonard Gordon

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has warned that the allocation of resources cannot continue to be influenced by those who express their frustration the loudest.

His comment follows a threat of disruption to the public sector by civil service unions.

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) and the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) have expressed that thousands of public servants are reportedly restive due to a delay in wage talks with the ministry.

Key among them are matters related to the compensation review and wage anomalies.

The groups had given the Finance Minister a ten-day ultimatum for him to meet with them to settle the issues.

But noting that capital expenditure had to be reduced twice in this fiscal year to accommodate wage demands, Dr. Clarke said, this cannot continue.

He explained that there are others in society who need critical resources, such as water and roads.

Dr. Clarke appealed for patience in relation to the allocation of compensation for public servants.

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UWI to sign financial agreement with IDB tomorrow, for online education development – Sir Hilary Beckles

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has warned that the allocation of resources cannot continue to be influenced by those who express their frustration the loudest.

His comment follows a threat of disruption to the public sector by civil service unions.

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) and the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) have expressed that thousands of public servants are reportedly restive due to a delay in wage talks with the ministry.

Key among them are matters related to the compensation review and wage anomalies.

The groups had given the Finance Minister a ten-day ultimatum for him to meet with them to settle the issues.

But noting that capital expenditure had to be reduced twice in this fiscal year to accommodate wage demands, Dr. Clarke said, this cannot continue.

He explained that there are others in society who need critical resources, such as water and roads.

Dr. Clarke appealed for patience in relation to the allocation of compensation for public servants.

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16-year-old girl charged for allegedly stabbing 12-year-old relative in Trelawny

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has warned that the allocation of resources cannot continue to be influenced by those who express their frustration the loudest.

His comment follows a threat of disruption to the public sector by civil service unions.

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) and the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) have expressed that thousands of public servants are reportedly restive due to a delay in wage talks with the ministry.

Key among them are matters related to the compensation review and wage anomalies.

The groups had given the Finance Minister a ten-day ultimatum for him to meet with them to settle the issues.

But noting that capital expenditure had to be reduced twice in this fiscal year to accommodate wage demands, Dr. Clarke said, this cannot continue.

He explained that there are others in society who need critical resources, such as water and roads.

Dr. Clarke appealed for patience in relation to the allocation of compensation for public servants.

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DEVELOPING: NEPA says it is investigating pollution incident in Rio Cobre in vicinity of Jericho

Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has warned that the allocation of resources cannot continue to be influenced by those who express their frustration the loudest.

His comment follows a threat of disruption to the public sector by civil service unions.

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) and the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) have expressed that thousands of public servants are reportedly restive due to a delay in wage talks with the ministry.

Key among them are matters related to the compensation review and wage anomalies.

The groups had given the Finance Minister a ten-day ultimatum for him to meet with them to settle the issues.

But noting that capital expenditure had to be reduced twice in this fiscal year to accommodate wage demands, Dr. Clarke said, this cannot continue.

He explained that there are others in society who need critical resources, such as water and roads.

Dr. Clarke appealed for patience in relation to the allocation of compensation for public servants.

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