ジャマイカの首相は,週給1万6千ドルの最低賃金で6.7パーセントの上昇を発表した. Jamaica's PM announces a 6.7% rise in minimum wage to $16,000 per week, effective June 1.

ジャマイカのアンドリュー・ホルンス首相は,国民最低賃金の6.7パーセントが,週40時間ごとに1万6000ドルに増加し,6月1日(土)に効力を生ずると発表した. Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, announced a 6.7% increase in the national minimum wage to $16,000 per 40-hour work week, effective June 1. これは9年前に政権が始まって以来の 6,200ドルから大きく上昇し,全体で158%の増加を示しています. This marks a significant rise from the $6,200 rate when his administration began nine years ago, representing a 158% increase overall. Hornessは,最低所得者生活の向上を目指す政府の取り組みを強調し,予算の議論中に発表をした. Holness made the announcement during the budget debate, emphasizing the government's commitment to improving the lives of the lowest income earners.