Process to grant politicians' pay increase akin to abuse of power, says trade unionist
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The Minister of Education, Youth, and Information says it has received information that teachers at a number of schools have not turned up for classes, and as result plans are being put in place to address the matter.
Is the PM's $9.1-million salary binding for future leaders?
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The removal of Prime Minister Andrew Holness' compensation from the new salary scale under the public sector compensation review appears to be binding on all future holders of that office.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness recieves only one salary.
Court orders forfeiture of over $100m from former bank manager
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The Financial Investigations Division (FID) was successful in the Supreme Court in securing a forfeiture order of J$119 million and a pecuniary penalty order (J$720,000) against Andrea Gordon, the former senior manager at National Commercial Bank (NCB).
WITH HIS statutory declaration seemingly in limbo for some time now, Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he is concerned that the document that reveals his income, assets and liabilities is yet to be published by the Integrity Commission.
Transport group welcomes appointment of Daryl Vaz as new portfolio minister
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At least one transportation group has welcomed the new changes announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness which sees the transport portfolio of the Ministry of Transport and Mining being incorporated into the Ministry of Science, Energy and Telecommunications.
PNP calls for independent panel to review salaries of MPs, Cabinet ministers
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - The People's National Party (PNP) is reiterating that, given the disproportionate remuneration awarded to Jamaican politicians compared to their regional counterparts, along with the relative underperformance of the Jamaican economy and the lack of equity in the compensation awarded across the public sector, the announced salaries for ministers and members of parliament (MP) should immediately be withdrawn.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that he will not be taking his massive pay hike under the new compensation structure for the political directorate.
Malahoo Forte 'offended' by visa barrier to accessing UK Privy Council
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, has indicated that King Charles III, who she reminded is still the "King of Jamaica", should consider removing the visa requirement for Jamaicans to currently take cases to the United Kingdom Privy Council.
PM: Political class treated with schizophrenia, disdain
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FACED with stinging criticisms over the massive salary increases granted to members of the political directorate, Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Wednesday launched a counter-offensive as he fired back at critics.
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Decision to increase politicians' salary not taken lightly, says Holness
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SOE declared for St James, Hanover and Clarendon amid crime surge
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A State of Public Emergency (SOE) has been declared for the parishes of Hanover, St James, and Clarendon.
British woman arrested in $28 million drug bust at St James airport
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A British woman was arrested on Friday, May 12 following a seizure of over five kilograms of cocaine at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James.
May Pen to Williamsfield Highway on track for August completion
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The May Pen to Williamsfield section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP), Part A, is 94 per cent complete and remains on track for full completion by August.