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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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Labour Minister Urges Use of Official Channels for Overseas Employment

By: Latonya Linton, October 6, 2025
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is again urging individuals seeking legitimate employment overseas to use official channels in order to protect themselves from fraudulent schemes and potential exploitation. “It is very important, as we have a lot of scamming. You have many individuals that try to mimic the Ministry, and some of them even [post] my image and give persons the impression that we are recruiting through Tik Tok [and] Instagram,” he told JIS News. Mr. Charles reaffirmed that there...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second left), shakes hands with Jamaican-born philanthropist, Carol Picart (second right), during a medical equipment handover ceremony at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) in Kingston on Monday (September 29). The items, valued at $48.7 million, were donated by Ms. Picart in collaboration with the National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation (NHEF) under the Ministry. Sharing the moment are Chief Executive Officer, KPH, Barrington Graham (left) and South Eastern Regional Health Authority (SERHA) Regional Director, Lascelles Brown.
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The Swearing-in of Jamaica’s Prime Minister

One of the most significant constitutional events in Jamaica’s democracy is the swearing-in of a Prime Minister. Guided by Section 70 (1) of the Jamaican Constitution, this ceremony formally authorises the elected Prime Minister to assume office under the authority of the...

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Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan (second left), applauds as Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (4th left), hands over the keys for a bus valued at over US$ 42,000, to Principal of the Clarendon-based Rest Primary and Infant School, Dr. Sandra Smith (4th right), during a ceremony held at the institution on October 2. Other sharing the moment (from left) are: Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Western, Lothan Cousins; Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey; Chairman of the school board, Beverley Boothe; and students.
Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan (second left), applauds as Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (4th left), hands over the keys for a bus valued at over US$ 42,000, to Principal of the Clarendon-based Rest Primary and Infant School, Dr. Sandra Smith (4th right), during a ceremony held at the institution on October 2. Other sharing the moment (from left) are: Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Western, Lothan Cousins; Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey; Chairman of the school board, Beverley Boothe; and students.

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Board member of the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ), Nuncia Meghoo (left); Certified trauma coach, and Chief Executive Officer of CKM Healing Consultancy, Chantaeu Munroe (centre), and Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr. Gabrielle Henry (right), recognise the launch of Lupus Month, held October 1, at the National Volunteer Centre on Camp Road in St. Andrew.
October 3, 2025
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (third right), and Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Jinfeng Wang (third left), raise a toast to 53 years of diplomatic relations between Jamaica and China. The occasion was a reception commemorating the 76th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on September 25. Sharing the moment are (from left): Minister of Justice and Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck; Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright; former Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dean-Roy Bernard.
September 29, 2025
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth left), leads Government ministers down Duke Street for the ceremony for the opening of the new Parliament and the swearing in of members of the Senate and House of Representatives at Gordon House on Thursday (September 18).
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