Categories: Top News

10% Increase for Public Officers Approved

The Public Service Association (PSA) and the Chief Personnel Officer (CPO) have agreed on a 10% salary and allowance increase for public officers. The increment is scheduled as follows: 1%,1%,1% for 2014–2016 and 1%,1%,5% for 2017–2019. Additionally, Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) has been consolidated for both periods. The revised allowances include meal, travelling, housing and transfer, clothing and laundry, motor vehicle loan, CNG kit purchase/installation, and eligibility for acquisition of light goods vehicles. Discussions are still ongoing regarding outstanding allowances and salary arrears. A preliminary review has begun on possible home allocations for public officers by the Housing Development Corporation (HDC). The CPO has emphasized the need for enhanced professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency in public service.

News Desk

Recent Posts

Farmer questions sick pigs following alleged livestock payment dispute

Farmer alleges pigs became sick after payment was due in disputed livestock deal

1 hour ago

Zuko App Gives Separated Parents Shared Space to Manage Responsibility

Trinidad-Developed Zuko App Helps Separated Parents Manage Responsibilities and Reduce Co-Parenting Conflict Together

2 hours ago

Man purchases IHOP and Applebee’s meals for Trinidad’s homeless community

Local Man shares IHOP and Applebee’s experience with homeless people across Trinidad and Tobago

2 hours ago

Black Nissan Navara Stolen at Gunpoint from Bamboo #2 on Tuesday, September 15

Black Nissan Navara Stolen at Gunpoint from Bamboo on Tuesday, September 15

3 hours ago

Farley Augustine Warns Tobago to Prepare Now for Drought Threat

Tobago Chief Secretary Farley Augustine warns island to prepare now for drought-like conditions stretching into

3 hours ago

School Health And Safety Officers Await Contracts And Gratuity Payments

School Health And Safety Officers Raise Concerns Over Contracts And Outstanding Gratuity Payments

4 hours ago
Click to listen highlighted text!