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Discussions are underway to increase the minimum wage in the private sector to 60000 even as consideration is given to how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses. Minister of Labour Hon. Joseph Hamilton made this disclosure during an exclusive interview with DPI on Tuesday. Under the APNUAFC Government a tripartite committee was responsible for reviewing the matter of increasing the private sectors minimum wage. The committee had recommended an increase to 60000 from the current 44200 a month. Minister Hamilton said while he is comfortable with the recommendation the tripartite committee has not met since March. However there are plans to reconfigure and re-establish the committee with assistance from Chief Labour Officer Mr. Charles Ogle. Minister Hamilton said the downturn in business was discussed in his engagement with the private sector. To be fair I have to take the COVID-19 impact into considerationWhat I can say is that the minimum wage will be raised. The question is should or can we do it now and how will it impact more workers who are working in the private sector he said. Many private sector entities were forced to dismiss some of their employees due to the pandemic. Discussions with stakeholders are underway to see how soon the minimum wages recommendation will take effect.
