KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) has joined the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce in urging the Government to engage in consultation on its proposal for a phased increase in the national minimum wage, warning that sudden wage increases can inadvertently result in reduced employment opportunities. "While we recognise the critical importance of ensuring that Jamaicans earn a fair and sustainable wage, the JHTA strongly urges the Government...
Sudden wage increases could reduce employment opportunities, JHTA warns
