Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago – Parliament is preparing to decide if government officials should receive salary increases as recommended in the 120th Salaries Review Commission (SRC) report. The House of Representatives will meet on December 9th to debate the motion, which was filed by Finance Minister Colm Imbert after he laid the report on November 15th.
The SRC proposes significant increases for key officials, including a 47% rise for the Prime Minister and a 76% increase for the Opposition Leader. However, the Opposition has criticized the timing, arguing the raises are unjustifiable. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley supports the SRC recommendations, while Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has condemned their implementation during ongoing economic challenges.
Additionally, the House will consider a motion on the Draft Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) Order 2024, which is a separate matter that reviews the boundaries of constituencies.
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