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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Wednesday’s (December 10) post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Wednesday’s (December 10) post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

$225 Million Spent to Purchase Food for Hurricane Victims

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is reporting that $225.1 million has been spent on procuring food for the Hurricane Melissa emergency response up to December 9. The category-five hurricane dealt a devastating blow to western...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), speaks to residents sheltering at Petersfield High School in Westmoreland, during a visit to the location on Wednesday (December 3).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), speaks to residents sheltering at Petersfield High School in Westmoreland, during a visit to the location on Wednesday (December 3).

Minister Outlines Relocation Plan for Residents Housed at Petersfield High School
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), addresses a public forum at the Kingston Summit business complex on Wednesday (December 3) to mark International Day for Persons with Disabilities 2025, observed under the theme ‘Rebuilding an Accessible Jamaica for All’. Also pictured (from second left) are Executive Member of the Jamaica Association of Architects, Sana Williams; Executive Director of the Jamaica Association for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Marilyn McKoy; and forum panellist, Alister McLean.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), addresses a public forum at the Kingston Summit business complex on Wednesday (December 3) to mark International Day for Persons with Disabilities 2025, observed under the theme ‘Rebuilding an Accessible Jamaica for All’. Also pictured (from second left) are Executive Member of the Jamaica Association of Architects, Sana Williams; Executive Director of the Jamaica Association for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Marilyn McKoy; and forum panellist, Alister McLean.

Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing Disability Inclusion
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at a press conference on disaster response post Hurricane Melissa, held on Thursday (November 20), at the Ministry
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at a press conference on disaster response post Hurricane Melissa, held on Thursday (November 20), at the Ministry's offices in downtown Kingston.

Ministry Sets Up Oversight Committee to Coordinate Welfare Help for Team Members
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a press conference on disaster response post Hurricane Melissa, held on Thursday (November 20), at the Ministry
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a press conference on disaster response post Hurricane Melissa, held on Thursday (November 20), at the Ministry's offices in downtown Kingston.

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addressing a press conference on disaster response Post-Hurricane Melissa held on Thursday (November 20), at the Ministry
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Labour Ministry To Launch Disaster Self-reporting Form

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be launching a disaster self-reporting form, which will enable householders to submit information on Hurricane Melissa damage or loss electronically. The self-reporting form will be available on the Ministry’s website at Ministry of Labour and Social Security. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said that the form is for householders who were...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a press conference on disaster response post Hurricane Melissa, on Thursday (November 20), at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston.
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Damage Assessments Completed for 17,000 Households

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has completed damage assessments of 17,000 households, to date, with some 47,000 persons recorded as being impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during a press briefing at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston on Thursday (November 20). The assessments are being conducted using the Jamaica...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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Emergency Response Network to Support Persons with Disabilities

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has activated an emergency response network to support persons with disabilities (PWDs) following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The assistance is being channelled through the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), which has received more than 110 calls from individuals requiring evacuation, food, shelter, and welfare checks. In a release on November...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., provides an update on Hurricane Melissa relief efforts during a media briefing at Jamaica House on Monday (November 3).
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Ministry Distributes Over 30,000 Food Packages in Hurricane Relief Effort

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has, so far, delivered hundreds of relief items and over 30,000 food packages to Jamaicans devastated by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who provided the update during a media briefing at Jamaica House on Monday (November 3), assured the public that the Ministry is working assiduously to...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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Labour Ministry Prepared for Relief Efforts

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is ready to manage national welfare and relief efforts in response to the potential impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. On Wednesday (October 22), the Humanitarian Assistance Committee (HAC) was convened to finalise coordination among key partners and review parish readiness. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. who was speaking during a TikTok Live,...
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