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Parliament affirms increase in minimum wage to $17,000 per week, effective July 1

24 June 2026

Patrice Walters

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Parliament has affirmed the increase in the minimum wage to $17,000 per week, effective July 1.

The increase had been announced by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in March, then in June, the orders were laid on the table in the Lower House, and yesterday, Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr formally submitted the orders for deliberation and affirmation.

Charles Jr explained that the basic hourly pay rate will increase from $400 to $425.

The rate increase also applies to industrial security guards.

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18 June 2026

Patrice Walters

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Parliament has affirmed the increase in the minimum wage to $17,000 per week, effective July 1.

The increase had been announced by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in March, then in June, the orders were laid on the table in the Lower House, and yesterday, Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr formally submitted the orders for deliberation and affirmation.

Charles Jr explained that the basic hourly pay rate will increase from $400 to $425.

The rate increase also applies to industrial security guards.

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5 June 2026

Shanice Gibbs

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Parliament has affirmed the increase in the minimum wage to $17,000 per week, effective July 1.

The increase had been announced by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in March, then in June, the orders were laid on the table in the Lower House, and yesterday, Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr formally submitted the orders for deliberation and affirmation.

Charles Jr explained that the basic hourly pay rate will increase from $400 to $425.

The rate increase also applies to industrial security guards.

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28 May 2026

Shanice Gibbs

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Parliament has affirmed the increase in the minimum wage to $17,000 per week, effective July 1.

The increase had been announced by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in March, then in June, the orders were laid on the table in the Lower House, and yesterday, Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr formally submitted the orders for deliberation and affirmation.

Charles Jr explained that the basic hourly pay rate will increase from $400 to $425.

The rate increase also applies to industrial security guards.

PNP welcomes announcement that Western Children and Adolescent Hospital will be named in honour of former Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller

27 May 2026

Patrice Walters

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Parliament has affirmed the increase in the minimum wage to $17,000 per week, effective July 1.

The increase had been announced by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in March, then in June, the orders were laid on the table in the Lower House, and yesterday, Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr formally submitted the orders for deliberation and affirmation.

Charles Jr explained that the basic hourly pay rate will increase from $400 to $425.

The rate increase also applies to industrial security guards.

PM urges developers of Rozelle Estate in St. Thomas to ensure resilient houses are being constructed

9 May 2026

Georgetta Williams

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Parliament has affirmed the increase in the minimum wage to $17,000 per week, effective July 1.

The increase had been announced by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in March, then in June, the orders were laid on the table in the Lower House, and yesterday, Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr formally submitted the orders for deliberation and affirmation.

Charles Jr explained that the basic hourly pay rate will increase from $400 to $425.

The rate increase also applies to industrial security guards.

Opposition says Gov’t’s decision to appeal court ruling on environmental permit for Bengal Development follows trend of autocratic tendencies

9 May 2026

Shanice Gibbs

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Parliament has affirmed the increase in the minimum wage to $17,000 per week, effective July 1.

The increase had been announced by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in March, then in June, the orders were laid on the table in the Lower House, and yesterday, Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr formally submitted the orders for deliberation and affirmation.

Charles Jr explained that the basic hourly pay rate will increase from $400 to $425.

The rate increase also applies to industrial security guards.

Government signals intention to appeal ruling on environmental permit issued to Bengal Development

6 May 2026

Shanice Gibbs

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Parliament has affirmed the increase in the minimum wage to $17,000 per week, effective July 1.

The increase had been announced by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in March, then in June, the orders were laid on the table in the Lower House, and yesterday, Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr formally submitted the orders for deliberation and affirmation.

Charles Jr explained that the basic hourly pay rate will increase from $400 to $425.

The rate increase also applies to industrial security guards.

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25 April 2026

Shanice Gibbs

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Categories: News

Parliament has affirmed the increase in the minimum wage to $17,000 per week, effective July 1.

The increase had been announced by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in March, then in June, the orders were laid on the table in the Lower House, and yesterday, Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr formally submitted the orders for deliberation and affirmation.

Charles Jr explained that the basic hourly pay rate will increase from $400 to $425.

The rate increase also applies to industrial security guards.