University of Technology Academic Staff Union encouraged by wage discussions held yesterday with Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke


Representatives from the University of Technology Academic Staff Union (UTASU) say they were encouraged by wage discussions held yesterday with Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke.

Dr. Clarke and Education Minister Fayval Williams hosted the meeting in response to a strike notice issued by UTASU.

During a special general meeting last Thursday, UTASU’s members voted to withdraw their service today.

However, that strike notice was rescinded yesterday, after Dr. Clarke invited UTASU to the meeting.

In an update last evening, UTASU said the meeting was productive, with amicable discussions on key issues affecting members.

UTASU said a follow-up meeting with Dr. Clarke should be held sometime around April 21.

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Finance Minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke to meet with UTECH academic staff this afternoon to discuss compensation review-related matters


Representatives from the University of Technology Academic Staff Union (UTASU) say they were encouraged by wage discussions held yesterday with Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke.

Dr. Clarke and Education Minister Fayval Williams hosted the meeting in response to a strike notice issued by UTASU.

During a special general meeting last Thursday, UTASU’s members voted to withdraw their service today.

However, that strike notice was rescinded yesterday, after Dr. Clarke invited UTASU to the meeting.

In an update last evening, UTASU said the meeting was productive, with amicable discussions on key issues affecting members.

UTASU said a follow-up meeting with Dr. Clarke should be held sometime around April 21.

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UTECH staff plan industrial action for next Monday over vexed compensation review


Representatives from the University of Technology Academic Staff Union (UTASU) say they were encouraged by wage discussions held yesterday with Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke.

Dr. Clarke and Education Minister Fayval Williams hosted the meeting in response to a strike notice issued by UTASU.

During a special general meeting last Thursday, UTASU’s members voted to withdraw their service today.

However, that strike notice was rescinded yesterday, after Dr. Clarke invited UTASU to the meeting.

In an update last evening, UTASU said the meeting was productive, with amicable discussions on key issues affecting members.

UTASU said a follow-up meeting with Dr. Clarke should be held sometime around April 21.

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G2K calls on PNP member Omar Newell to retract comment about DPP


Representatives from the University of Technology Academic Staff Union (UTASU) say they were encouraged by wage discussions held yesterday with Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke.

Dr. Clarke and Education Minister Fayval Williams hosted the meeting in response to a strike notice issued by UTASU.

During a special general meeting last Thursday, UTASU’s members voted to withdraw their service today.

However, that strike notice was rescinded yesterday, after Dr. Clarke invited UTASU to the meeting.

In an update last evening, UTASU said the meeting was productive, with amicable discussions on key issues affecting members.

UTASU said a follow-up meeting with Dr. Clarke should be held sometime around April 21.

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Lawyers for Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants to seek bail after Privy Council quashes murder convictions


Representatives from the University of Technology Academic Staff Union (UTASU) say they were encouraged by wage discussions held yesterday with Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke.

Dr. Clarke and Education Minister Fayval Williams hosted the meeting in response to a strike notice issued by UTASU.

During a special general meeting last Thursday, UTASU’s members voted to withdraw their service today.

However, that strike notice was rescinded yesterday, after Dr. Clarke invited UTASU to the meeting.

In an update last evening, UTASU said the meeting was productive, with amicable discussions on key issues affecting members.

UTASU said a follow-up meeting with Dr. Clarke should be held sometime around April 21.

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Manchester Police on high alert for Haitians seeking to enter Jamaica illegally


Representatives from the University of Technology Academic Staff Union (UTASU) say they were encouraged by wage discussions held yesterday with Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke.

Dr. Clarke and Education Minister Fayval Williams hosted the meeting in response to a strike notice issued by UTASU.

During a special general meeting last Thursday, UTASU’s members voted to withdraw their service today.

However, that strike notice was rescinded yesterday, after Dr. Clarke invited UTASU to the meeting.

In an update last evening, UTASU said the meeting was productive, with amicable discussions on key issues affecting members.

UTASU said a follow-up meeting with Dr. Clarke should be held sometime around April 21.

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4YO boy among 4 relatives killed in suspected arson attack in Central Village; police following several leads


Representatives from the University of Technology Academic Staff Union (UTASU) say they were encouraged by wage discussions held yesterday with Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke.

Dr. Clarke and Education Minister Fayval Williams hosted the meeting in response to a strike notice issued by UTASU.

During a special general meeting last Thursday, UTASU’s members voted to withdraw their service today.

However, that strike notice was rescinded yesterday, after Dr. Clarke invited UTASU to the meeting.

In an update last evening, UTASU said the meeting was productive, with amicable discussions on key issues affecting members.

UTASU said a follow-up meeting with Dr. Clarke should be held sometime around April 21.

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Education Minister says Caribbean countries must focus on disaster risk reduction education, as part of strategies to keep schools safe


Representatives from the University of Technology Academic Staff Union (UTASU) say they were encouraged by wage discussions held yesterday with Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke.

Dr. Clarke and Education Minister Fayval Williams hosted the meeting in response to a strike notice issued by UTASU.

During a special general meeting last Thursday, UTASU’s members voted to withdraw their service today.

However, that strike notice was rescinded yesterday, after Dr. Clarke invited UTASU to the meeting.

In an update last evening, UTASU said the meeting was productive, with amicable discussions on key issues affecting members.

UTASU said a follow-up meeting with Dr. Clarke should be held sometime around April 21.

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Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns


Representatives from the University of Technology Academic Staff Union (UTASU) say they were encouraged by wage discussions held yesterday with Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke.

Dr. Clarke and Education Minister Fayval Williams hosted the meeting in response to a strike notice issued by UTASU.

During a special general meeting last Thursday, UTASU’s members voted to withdraw their service today.

However, that strike notice was rescinded yesterday, after Dr. Clarke invited UTASU to the meeting.

In an update last evening, UTASU said the meeting was productive, with amicable discussions on key issues affecting members.

UTASU said a follow-up meeting with Dr. Clarke should be held sometime around April 21.

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to arrive in Jamaica today to attend the high-level meeting on Haiti


Representatives from the University of Technology Academic Staff Union (UTASU) say they were encouraged by wage discussions held yesterday with Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke.

Dr. Clarke and Education Minister Fayval Williams hosted the meeting in response to a strike notice issued by UTASU.

During a special general meeting last Thursday, UTASU’s members voted to withdraw their service today.

However, that strike notice was rescinded yesterday, after Dr. Clarke invited UTASU to the meeting.

In an update last evening, UTASU said the meeting was productive, with amicable discussions on key issues affecting members.

UTASU said a follow-up meeting with Dr. Clarke should be held sometime around April 21.

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