Medical technologists sue Gov’t over unpaid wages

Five medical technologists have sued the Government over an alleged breach of contract and unpaid wages. The claimants – Nika Palmer, Damois Barnett, Rachael Adenigbagbe, Naidia Rachel James and Karon McDonald – were employed by the Ministry of Health and Wellness and resigned at varying periods between October 2022 and November 2023. The five technologists claim that the ministry repeatedly…

jamaica-gleaner.com ·2026-08-17

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