Government Pledges Payment to Protesting Prison Officers by February 17
Junior prison officers at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) protested on Monday over long-overdue payments and staffing concerns. National Security Minister Sir Steadroy Benjamin intervened, assuring them that their payments would be made by February 17.
The officers have grown frustrated with repeated delays, including a missed November 1, 2024, deadline for a $400 monthly salary increase approved by Cabinet. However, Superintendent of Prisons Trevor Pennyfeather warned that the increase would leave just a $100 gap between junior and senior officers, calling for a broader salary adjustment estimated to cost under $10,000.
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This situation highlights a larger problem of delayed wages in the public sector. Authorities need to implement better financial planning to ensure workers are paid on time without resorting to protests.
These essential workers deserve fair compensation for their hard work and dedication. However, it’s unfortunate that it took protests for this issue to be addressed—timely payments should be the norm, not the exception.
Hmmmmmm, and some people still waiting on their one month gross, and others money owed to them long over due