The Government is currently drafting a Social Protection Strategy document which, when completed, will guide the ongoing focus on reform of the social safety net process. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, when he addressed a Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) national stakeholder consultation, held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge on...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says the administration is seeking to rekindle in Jamaicans, a spirit of patriotism and an appreciation of the country’s rich cultural heritage, through the Emancipation and Independence celebrations. “As an administration, it is important to us to give people the opportunity to understand their Independence, appreciate it, hold it, taste it, love...

The first ever signing of a social partnership agreement in Jamaica took place this morning (July 31), among the Government, private sector, trade union and civil society groups, at King’s House. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, who signed the Partnership For Jamaica Agreement (PFJ), on behalf of the Government, emphasized that it must work for the country’s...

The first ever signing of a social partnership agreement in Jamaica took place on July 31, among the Government, private sector, trade union and civil society groups, at King’s House. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, who signed the Partnership For Jamaica Agreement (PFJ), on behalf of the Government, emphasized that it must work for the country’s sake....

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the recent integration of the National Family Planning Board (NFPB) and aspects of the National HIV Programme (NHP), aims to boost Jamaica’s response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Addressing the opening ceremony of the Global Validation and Lessons Learned Workshop on Gender Equality in the Context of HIV/AIDS, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel...

Fifty Jamaicans from across the island will close out the country’s Jubilee year mortgage free, under a special debt forgiveness programme called the Jubilee ‘50 for 50’ Housing Initiative, by the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing. The beneficiaries were on July 30, handed their titles at a special ceremony, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. Prime Minister,...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, is encouraging more of Jamaica’s private sector and civil entities to implement gender equality policies, which will facilitate greater opportunities, particularly for women. Her call comes against the background of a Bureau of Women’s Affairs (BWA) study, which shows that only 15 of the country’s 200 private sector and civil...