Author Archive: Patrice Walters

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INDECOM concerned about lack of disciplinary action in JCF
Concern is being raised about the lack of disciplinary proceedings in the Jamaica Constabulary Force, whose members are often accused
Opposition criticises Govt for handling of wage talks
The Opposition People’s National Party has continued its criticism of the government, over its handling of wage talks with public
Govt says it cannot agree to request for higher wages
The government says it cannot assent to the request by the Jamaica Teachers Association for higher wages. The teachers along with the
Payment of wage increase in March salaries to teachers put off
The plan to pay teachers the 5 percent wage increase in their March salaries has been put-off, following a conciliation meeting at the
Indecom chastises JCF for failure to use body cameras
The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) says the Jamaica Constabulary Force has failed to use body-worn cameras in 30
Govt tables order to extend negotiating cycle from 2 to 4 tears
The Finance Ministry intends to go ahead with plans to change the negotiating cycle for public sector workers from 2 years to 4,
Golding questions legal basis for Govt to pay wage increase despite rejection
Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Mark Golding, has questioned the legal basis on which the government will carry-out its plan to start
Emergency meeting between JTA & Govt delayed
It appears day three of the industrial action by teachers will take place as planned tomorrow (Mar 14), as an emergency meeting called