The Finance Ministry has reportedly made progress in issuing circulars to implement some agreed-upon claim items with the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA).

Three of the outstanding circulars were issued today.

This follows reports of growing discontent among civil servants due to delays in the implementation of these agreed items.

JCSA President Techa Clarke Griffiths confirmed that today’s issued circulars include those for extra hours worked and overtime, with the circular for increments still outstanding.

She expressed hope that the ministry will issue the remaining circulars by next week.

Mrs. Clarke Griffiths explained that the circular is necessary to authorize payments, among other things.