$25 per hour minimum wage going before SD City Council next week

Let’s Review The Minimum Wage Increase Prime Minister Andrew Holness has proposed raising the minimum wage from $16,000 to $18,500 in the next budget, with plans to double it to $32,000 over five years. The move aims to establish a “living wage” that reflects the cost of living and encourages workforce participation, boosting the economy and tax revenues. However, some stakeholders worry about job losses and higher business costs. Carlton will explain what this could mean for everyday Jamaicans.