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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (background, fourth left); Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings (background left) and State Minister, Hon. Donovan Williams (background, third right) are joined by students and teacher at Boundbrook Primary School in Portland, in raising signs against child labour. Occasion was the Ministry’s World Day Against Child Labour Jingle Competition awards ceremony at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Friday (June 12).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (background, fourth left); Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings (background left) and State Minister, Hon. Donovan Williams (background, third right) are joined by students and teacher at Boundbrook Primary School in Portland, in raising signs against child labour. Occasion was the Ministry’s World Day Against Child Labour Jingle Competition awards ceremony at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Friday (June 12).

Jamaicans Urged to Be Vigilant Against Child Labour

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is calling on Jamaicans to be vigilant against child labour in their communities and report suspected cases of exploitation.  “You have persons moving from parish to parish that are exploited, trafficked,...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., provides a detailed breakdown of the Ministry’s over $10 billion expenditure on Hurricane Melissa relief initiatives, during Wednesday’s (June 10) Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., provides a detailed breakdown of the Ministry’s over $10 billion expenditure on Hurricane Melissa relief initiatives, during Wednesday’s (June 10) Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

Labour and Social Security Ministry Spends Over $10 Billion on Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts
Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., announces the launch of the Humanitarian Assistance Relief Platform (HARP) pilot during Wednesday’s (June 10) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.
Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., announces the launch of the Humanitarian Assistance Relief Platform (HARP) pilot during Wednesday’s (June 10) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

Humanitarian Assistance Relief Platform Launched to Streamline ROOFS Phase Two
Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (second right, seated) and, (from left, seated) Supervisor at Gebbers Farms in the United States, Eyon Gayle; Director of the Overseas Employment Services Centre, Delroy Palmer; and Wycliffe Martin High School Principal, Evorine Henry-Tracey are photographed with agricultural students from high schools across St. Mary and workers of Gebbers Farms. The occasion was the presentation of $600,000 in academic grant support by the workers for the students on June 5 at Wycliffe Martin High School in St. Mary.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (second right, seated) and, (from left, seated) Supervisor at Gebbers Farms in the United States, Eyon Gayle; Director of the Overseas Employment Services Centre, Delroy Palmer; and Wycliffe Martin High School Principal, Evorine Henry-Tracey are photographed with agricultural students from high schools across St. Mary and workers of Gebbers Farms. The occasion was the presentation of $600,000 in academic grant support by the workers for the students on June 5 at Wycliffe Martin High School in St. Mary.

Agricultural Students in St. Mary Awarded Academic Grants from US-Based Jamaican Farm Workers
A National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) team member trims a tree on the grounds of the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) as part of the Labour Day activities at the downtown Kingston facility on May 25.
A National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) team member trims a tree on the grounds of the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) as part of the Labour Day activities at the downtown Kingston facility on May 25.

Corporate Jamaica, Public Sector Partners Support KPH

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State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (centre), is greeted by Pastor of the Boulevard Baptist Church, Rev. Devon Dick (left), during a church service, held at the Church on May 31, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). At right is Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings.
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Legal and Administrative Frameworks Being Developed for Unemployment Insurance

The necessary legal and administrative frameworks are now being developed within the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, to make unemployment insurance a reality for Jamaican workers. This was disclosed by Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, at the 60th anniversary church service for the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), held at the...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (second left) along with (from  left), Senior Advisor to the Minister of Labour and Social Security, Bindley Sangster; Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings; and Chief Technical Director with responsibility for the Social Security Division in the Ministry, Audrey Deer-Williams, participate in a church service held at the Boulevard Baptist Church on May 31, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).
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PHOTOS: 60th Anniversary of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS)

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (second left) along with (from  left), Senior Advisor to the Minister of Labour and Social Security, Bindley Sangster; Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings; and Chief Technical Director with responsibility for the Social Security Division in the Ministry, Audrey Deer-Williams,...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Wednesday’s (May 27) Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.
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Digital Platform to Facilitate Direct Deposits for Phase 2 of ROOFS Programme

The Government has introduced a digital platform to facilitate direct deposits for Phase 2 of the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme. GovPay, Jamaica's official digital platform for receiving government payments, can be accessed at https://wipaytoday.com/mlss/beneficiary. Speaking at Wednesday’s (May 27) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House, Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.,...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the
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Minister Charles Jr. Champions Inclusive Labour Environment

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has emphasised that Jamaica must continue to build a labour environment that is fair, inclusive, and accessible to all workers. Addressing the annual ‘Frome Reflections’ event at Workers’ Park in Frome, Westmoreland on May 22, Mr. Charles stressed that vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities and senior citizens, must not...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the
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Labour Minister Urges Jamaicans to Embrace Artificial Intelligence for Future Competitiveness

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is encouraging Jamaicans to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies as the labour market continues to transform. He emphasises that workers must actively develop the skills and competencies required to remain competitive in an increasingly digital economy. Addressing the annual ‘Frome Reflections’ event at Workers’ Park in Frome,...
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