Govt Workers Get Lump Sum Payment/Increased Salaries Take Effect
Increased salaries for government workers and raised pensions for retired public officers take effect from tomorrow. Meantime, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn confirms that the promised 15 hundred dollar lump sum payment for state employees hit their bank accounts this week. But Mr. Staughn pointed out that two […]
Labour Minister Promises Construction Sector Crackdown
Labour Minister Colin Jordan has issued a warning to employers, especially in the construction sector who he says are violating labour laws, including paying less than minimum wage and not paying in NIS contributions. Delivering a ministerial statement in the House of Assembly, Mr. Jordan disclosed that he had ordered a crackdown. He highlighted […]
Smoke From Electrical Issue Forces Closure of NIS Building
The National Insurance Scheme was forced to evacuate one of its buildings today after the scent of smoke filled the building. Marketing and Research Officer at the NIS, Katrina Benn, says the E. Humphrey Walcott building will be temporarily closed as a result of an electrical issue. Marketing and Research Officer at the National Insurance […]