BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – The Belize authorities, Friday, “categorically” denied options that the salaries of members of the Belize Defence Drive (BDF) haven’t been minimize.
The Ministry of Nationwide Defence and Border Safety, in a press release, stated that current discussions within the public area have created the” incorrect impression {that a} pay minimize was applied.
“This isn’t the case. The Ministry needs to make clear that the current motion undertaken was a wage adjustment train designed to make sure that all BDF salaries, increments, and promotions are absolutely aligned with the permitted 2019 pay scale, following an inner evaluation in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the Treasury Division.”
The Ministry acknowledged that not all BDF members had been affected by the earlier inaccurate utility of the adjusted 2019 pay scale, and no BDF member will likely be required to repay any overpayment ensuing from previous administrative errors.
“The adjustment corrects instances the place some troopers had been positioned on incorrect factors of the pay scale, which in flip affected their salaries, increments, and promotions,” the assertion stated, noting that efficient 1 Might 2024, all BDF members at the moment are in receipt of two extra allowances, particularly the Jungle and Maritime Allowance and the Bush Allowance.
The Ministry stated that in July this 12 months, each member of the BDF acquired a retroactive fee of BDZ$2,250 (One BDZ greenback=US$0.49 cents), reflecting the backdated allowances, including that these allowances will proceed to be paid month-to-month transferring ahead.
“This wage adjustment train is a needed and accountable administrative measure to safeguard equity, accuracy, and transparency within the administration of salaries throughout the Drive.
“The Ministry stays steadfast in its dedication to upholding the welfare of all service members, making certain that their contributions to the safety and sovereignty of Belize are acknowledged and pretty compensated.
“Moreover, the Ministry assures all members of the BDF that future enhancements to the phrases and situations of service are being deliberate and will likely be introduced in the end,” the assertion stated, including “these measures will proceed to strengthen the morale, readiness, and operational effectiveness of the Drive”.
