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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the 'Frome Reflections' event held in Frome, Westmoreland, on May 22.

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...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the 'Frome Reflections' event held in Frome, Westmoreland, on May 22.

Labour Minister Urges Jamaicans to Embrace Artificial Intelligence for Future Competitiveness
Kimberlee Solomon (left), Director of Corporate Planning and Client Relations at the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), presents items to Nellisa Asphall, Assistant Manager of the Maxfield Park Children’s Home, on Labour Day, May 25. The presentation and the repainting of the home
Kimberlee Solomon (left), Director of Corporate Planning and Client Relations at the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), presents items to Nellisa Asphall, Assistant Manager of the Maxfield Park Children’s Home, on Labour Day, May 25. The presentation and the repainting of the home's auditorium formed part of four Labour Day initiatives undertaken by the FLA on Labour Day.

FLA Beautifies and Improves Childcare Facilities on Labour Day
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), is in discussion with Pastor Alicia Magnus, grandniece of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. Occasion was Tuesday
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), is in discussion with Pastor Alicia Magnus, grandniece of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. Occasion was Tuesday's (May 26), renaming ceremony for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s 1F North Street building in Kingston in honour of Mrs. Simpson Miller, who served for 11 years as Minister of Labour. Others sharing the moment (from left) are Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (partially hidden).

Labour Ministry Building Renamed In Honour of Portia Simpson Miller
Volunteers Kayla Powell and Noel Brown paint a section of Joslyn Chronicle
Volunteers Kayla Powell and Noel Brown paint a section of Joslyn Chronicle's house in New Pond in Mile Gully, Manchester, on Labour Day, Monday (May 25). The house renovation was one of two parish projects for the day.

Labour Day House Repair Brings Peace of Mind for Elderly Manchester Resident

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State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, addresses the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) Symposium at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on May 20.
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IDT Key to Positive Workplace Relations – State Minister Williams

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, says the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) has established itself as a key institution in shaping positive workplace relations across Jamaica. Addressing the IDT Symposium at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on May 20, State Minister Donovan Williams congratulated the 50...
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The Norwood Community Centre in St. James.
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Improvement At Norwood Community Centre

The Norwood Community Centre in St. James has been improved following a painting exercise on Labour Day (May 25) and the commissioning of a $4.5-million solar unit, which will provide electrical power to the facility. The project was completed by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). In an interview with JIS News, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security...
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Head of the Guanaboa Vale Police in St. Catherine, Sergeant Navelette Davis-Leachman (right), along with Principal of the Paul Mountain Primary and Infant School, Sheryl Thomas Lawes (left), and Paul Mountain resident, Deloris Plummer, plant palm trees along the school
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Guanaboa Vale Police Laboured At Paul Mountain Primary and Infant School

The St. Catherine-based Guanaboa Vale Police stepped out of their usual law enforcement role on Monday (May 25) to clean and beautify the grounds of the nearby Paul Mountain Primary and Infant School. Armed with brooms, rakes, shovels and machetes, they cut overgrown shrubs, cleared debris and planted palm trees along the perimeter fence to enhance the landscape. The Labour...
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Chairman of the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Spanish Town,  Councillor Norman Scott (right), along with Parish Manager at the Social Development Commission (SDC), Shana-Lee Archibald (centre), break ground for the construction  of  sanitary facilities at the Barry and Lloyd Cemetery in Kitson Town, St. Catherine on Monday (May 25). Looking on at left is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation, Marvalyn Pitter. The cemetery was the St. Catherine Parish Project for Labour Day 2026. 
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Strong Turnout for St. Catherine Parish Project

Scores of persons turned out to participate in the clean-up of the Barry and Lloyd Cemetery in Kitson Town, St. Catherine on Monday (May 25). The Labour Day Parish Project, spearheaded by the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation, focused on the removal of overgrown shrubs and general cleaning. Ground was also broken for the construction of sanitary facilities. “Today, we are...
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