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Minimum Wage Set for Review to Match Rising Living Costs
The government of Antigua and Barbuda will undertake a fresh review of the national minimum wage later this year, Labour Minister Sir Steadroy Benjamin has confirmed, citing the need for earnings to align with the rising cost of living.
Sir Steadroy made the announcement during a Labour Day interview, where he said the current rate no longer adequately reflects the economic realities faced by working-class families.
“Wages must always equate to the cost of living index,” the minister said. “Only then can workers afford the minimum requirements for a decent life.”
He noted that the review will be guided by consultations with the National Labour Board and the Minimum Wage Committee, both of which include representatives from trade unions, employer groups, and financial experts.
The review will assess whether current earnings are sufficient to cover essential goods and services amid global inflation and regional economic shifts.
“Every increase in the minimum wage has come under a Labour Party administration,” Sir Steadroy added, emphasising the government’s historical commitment to worker welfare.
“This is about ensuring that people can survive, meet their needs, and live with dignity.”
The minister also referenced feedback from residents and vendors during his regular visits to the public market, saying their concerns have reinforced the urgency of the issue.
Antigua and Barbuda’s minimum wage is currently higher than many other Eastern Caribbean nations, but Sir Steadroy said the government would not rely on comparisons. “I don’t want to compare myself with other territories. I want to do what is right for Antigua and Barbuda.”
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What about pensioners don’t we count. It has been so long and nothing been done for us
Who is preventing you from doing what is right for Antigua and Barbuda?
Is sending the fools a little further doing what is right?
Please do not forget that it is your government which set the minimum wage.
While there serious call for the minimum wage to be set at $10.00 you government said no way and capped it at $9.00.
You knew then that was grossly inadequate.
However consistent with the belief of labour governments that the people must come to them on their knees your government in at $9.00.
While you are now pledging to review the minimum wage you have not set a definite time line.
That’s because it must coincide with elections so you can use it as a bargaining chip.
Between now and then half of the population will die of hunger because of the high cost of living.
Did you not think of that while you were campaigning on labour day.
Stop using the people as political football.
Stop fooling the people.
When election is nigh these charlatans come with their grandiose promises, even if they increase the minimum wage the take it back with nuisance taxes so it doesn’t mean one damn thing just playing us for fools and it’s even worse for pensioners because you are forgotten, but they come around and harass you for your votes
Wonderful news, it’s about time
It’s about time the minimum wage reflects the actual cost of living. People can’t survive on outdated rates.
I wonder how businesses will adapt to potential wage increases.
Looking forward to seeing positive changes come from this initiative.
Adjusting the minimum wage is necessary to support the workforce and stimulate economic growth.
thank you JESUS .20 DOLLARS A HOUR.OR EVEN HIGHER MR PM.