JLP gov't could consider performance-based pay for ministers

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JLP gov't could consider performance-based pay for ministers

Finance and the Public Service Minister Dr Nigel Clarke has indicated that a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) government would be open to considering performance-based pay for ministers. Clarke made the suggestion while speaking at the political debate...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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