Daily Debrief: What Happened Today

Published Mon, Jun 20, 2022 · 06:30 PM
    •  The public service annual variable component, which is paid twice-yearly, is pegged to economic growth and sometimes used as a reference by the private sector.
    • The public service annual variable component, which is paid twice-yearly, is pegged to economic growth and sometimes used as a reference by the private sector. PHOTO: BT FILE

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