Wayne Chen
Jamaicabusiness leaderMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Wayne Chen is the president of the Jamaica Employers Federation (JEF), where he advocates for better service standards in the motor vehicle repair industry in Jamaica. He has highlighted the business opportunities arising from the influx of Chinese vehicles and the need for local stakeholders to enhance their service offerings. Chen emphasizes the importance of importing skilled workers when local talent is insufficient and calls for a revamp of the auto repair sector to meet the demands of a growing market.
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Wayne Chen is the President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation, arguing that most workers already collect pay fortnightly.
Broke by month-end: Cash crunch drives look at fortnightly pay | BusinessJamaica· 2026-09-23
Wayne Chen, President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation, emphasized the importance of workplace safety for employers.
‘Almost scandalous’ - Davis-Whyte slams decadeslong delay in passing workplace safety bill | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-18
Wayne Chen, President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation, emphasized the importance of workplace safety for employers.
‘Almost scandalous’ | News | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2026-09-18Wayne Chen is the president of the Jamaica Employers Federation and discusses the impact of low productivity growth on wage increases.
RAISE FALLS SHORT - Stakeholders say cost of living outrunning $1,000 hike as new minimum wage takes effect | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-01
Wayne Chen, chairman of the southern regional health authority, noted the happiness of Jamaicans regarding international assistance.
Chinese hospital ship visits hurricane-hit Jamaica
Taiwan· 2025-12-06
Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority, Wayne Chen, said he was pleased with the visit.
UK pledges support for Jamaica’s climate resilience after Hurricane Melissa | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-05
President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) Wayne Chen said while his organisation supports real increases in wages for Jamaicans, especially those lowest paid, there is the need for increased productivity.
Proposed doubling of minimum wage triggers private sector concerns | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-02
Wayne Chen, chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), described the expansion as a long-awaited dream.
May Pen Hospital’s new $642m outpatient building to be completed in 16 months | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-07
Wayne Chen, president of the Jamaica Employers Federation, JEF, says the excitement caused by the Chinese-run repair shop exposed a gap in level of service on offer to the Jamaican public.
Calls for overhaul to motor vehicle repairs in Jamaica in light of Chinese imports
Guyana· 2025-05-28
Wayne Chen, president of the Jamaica Employers Federation, JEF, says the excitement caused by the Chinese-run repair shop exposed a gap in level of service on offer to the Jamaican public.
Calls for overhaul to motor vehicle repairs in Jamaica | BusinessJamaica· 2025-05-25