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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, interacts with students of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Kaylee Ellis and Antoine Allen, at the opening of ESP’s sensation station, in Kingston, on May 31.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, interacts with students of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Kaylee Ellis and Antoine Allen, at the opening of ESP’s sensation station, in Kingston, on May 31.
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More Children To Benefit From ESP Sensation Station

More children with sensory challenges now have access to therapeutic assistance, following the commissioning of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) Sensation Station, in Kingston, on May 31. The ESP is administered through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS),...
Member of Parliament (MP) for Clarendon North Central and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, drives a nail into support boards to be placed on the roof of a family’s house (pictured in the background) in Mocho Clarendon. The Minister was participating in the main Labour Day project in the constituency on Monday (May 23). The project entailed replacing the entire roof of the dwelling, which had previously leaked.
Member of Parliament (MP) for Clarendon North Central and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, drives a nail into support boards to be placed on the roof of a family’s house (pictured in the background) in Mocho Clarendon. The Minister was participating in the main Labour Day project in the constituency on Monday (May 23). The project entailed replacing the entire roof of the dwelling, which had previously leaked.

MP Morgan Rolls Up His Sleeves On Labour Day Projects
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (foreground), paints a curb at Mandela Park in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew, on Labour Day (May 23).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (foreground), paints a curb at Mandela Park in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew, on Labour Day (May 23).

PM Calls On Jamaicans To Boost Productivity
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third right), place wreaths at the Aggie Bernard monument, Kingston Craft Market, downtown Kingston, on May 18, in recognition of National Workers Week/Labour Day. Others looking on are (from left), Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings; Goddaughter of Agnes Bernard, Cordelia Forbes; and President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation, David Wan. A bust, mounted atop the monument, was unveiled at the event.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third right), place wreaths at the Aggie Bernard monument, Kingston Craft Market, downtown Kingston, on May 18, in recognition of National Workers Week/Labour Day. Others looking on are (from left), Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings; Goddaughter of Agnes Bernard, Cordelia Forbes; and President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation, David Wan. A bust, mounted atop the monument, was unveiled at the event.

Bust Of Labour Movement Activist Agnes Bernard Unveiled
Divisional Director for Industrial Relations and Allied Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Gillian Corrodus.
Divisional Director for Industrial Relations and Allied Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Gillian Corrodus.

A Week Of Celebration In Recognition Of Workers

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Cecil Charlton Park and Greenvale Roundabout Labour Day Projects for Manchester

The Mandeville Greens (Cecil Charlton Park) and its environs, along with the Greenvale Roundabout in Mandeville, are the Manchester parish projects for Labour Day on Monday (May 23). Thelma Vassall from the Manchester Municipal Corporation told JIS News that the scope of work at Cecil Charlton Park will include beautification of areas, general cleaning, cutting of the lawn, and painting...
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(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 26).
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Government Meeting With NWC To End Strike

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has convened a meeting with key players at the National Water Commission (NWC) and union representatives, as workers are in protest over an outstanding reclassification exercise as well as the ongoing public-sector compensation review. Speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 10), Portfolio Minister Hon. Karl Samuda, said the meeting was...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden (right), presents a cheque to Michele Clarke. Occasion was a ceremony for the handover of entrepreneurship grants to female domestic workers at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Wednesday (May 4).
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Female Domestic Workers Receive Small Business Grants

Approximately 50 female domestic workers are to benefit from small entrepreneurship grants under a partnership between the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the International Labour Organization (ILO). A function for the presentation of cheques to the first five beneficiaries was held on Wednesday (May 4) at the Ministry’s North Street office in Kingston. Four persons were on hand...
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Labour Ministry’s Trelawny Office Closed

The Ministry of Labour & Social Security is advising the public that due to unforeseen circumstances, its Trelawny Office located at 4 Kings Street, Falmouth is closed to the public today, May 2, 2022. The office will re-open tomorrow, May 3, 2022 at 9:00 am to the public. The Ministry apologizes for the inconveniences caused.
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2022/2023 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, today, Tuesday (April 26).
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Productivity Centre In Final Stages Of ISO Certification

The Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security is in the final stages of attaining ISO 9001:2015 certification. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, in making the disclosure during the recent Sectoral debate presentation at Gordon House, said that the ISO certification will better enable the JPC to provide first-class services to all its stakeholders, while...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2022/2023 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, today, Tuesday (April 26).
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More US-Based Agents Being Engaged To Deliver Overseas Employment

The Government is engaging several US-based work-placement agents to deliver more overseas employment for Jamaicans, according to Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda. Making his contribution to the 2022/2023 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on April 26, the Minister said a marketing strategy is being crafted to ensure that Jamaicans can obtain more non-traditional jobs...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2022/2023 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, today, Tuesday (April 26).
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Full Inclusion For Persons With Disabiliites Under New Act

As the Disabilities Act comes into full effect, the Government is moving to entrench legislation to ensure that the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) are protected. According to Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, entrenching the laws is the “next step forward” in the process of showing the Government’s “unwavering commitment” to the principles of the...
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