The Cabinet received assurances from the Attorney General that the Minimum Wage Committee will submit its recommendation in a few short weeks.
The Committee has been mandated to consult with stakeholders, for several months, before sharing its recommendation with the policy-making body.
When the Cabinet receives the Report and Recommendation, the Cabinet will make a decision before taking the matter to the Parliament for it to become law.It is anticipated that by 1 January 2023, a new minimum wage will take effect.