Jamaica's leaders promise to address tourism workers' demands for better wages and conditions.

Jamaica's Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett assured tourism workers that efforts are underway to address their concerns, including issues at resorts like Excellence Oster Bay. Prime Minister Andrew Holness also acknowledged the sector's importance, representing 30% of Jamaica's GDP, and called for dialogue to resolve workers' demands for better wages and working conditions. Both leaders criticized political exploitation of the situation and urged for direct communication between workers and employers to find solutions.

November 18, 2024
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