Students at the secondary and tertiary levels are being encouraged to take advantage of support available under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security for employment, entrepreneurship or to pursue further studies. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. said there are a range of interventions for vulnerable students, including internships, education and entrepreneurship grants, as wells as the Steps-to-Work programme...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., on Monday (April 28), emphasised the importance of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technology and innovation to boost efficiency and productivity, while ensuring workplace safety and health. He was speaking during a visit of the Grace Food Processors (GFP) Canning Division (NALCAN) on Twickenham Close in Kingston, as part of the...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is encouraging Jamaicans in rural or remote areas to utilise its satellite offices, which make the Ministry’s wide range of services more accessible in these communities. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., and State Minister, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, toured one of the offices, situated at the Castleton Health Centre in St....

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Ministry is working with partners to promote digital literacy and emotional competence from early childhood through to the adult workforce. “At some point, we're also going to have to have the discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) fluency, because similar to different languages, we will have to have a...

Senator, Professor Floyd Morris, is urging Jamaicans to treat senior citizens with respect, showing them care and appreciation for their efforts and contributions to building the country. The Senator is one of the members on the Special Select Committee appointed to review a Private Member's Motion on the proposal for an Elderly Care and Protection Act. Speaking at a recent...

Senior citizens showed off their creativity and ingenuity in meal preparation at a one-of-a-kind food sampling event dubbed ‘Mission MannaPack – Jamaican Style’ hosted by the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) on Wednesday (April 8). The event, held in partnership with Food For the Poor and Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), focused on the use of local herbs, vegetables...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has described the 50th anniversary of the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) as a significant milestone in the evolution of Jamaica's industrial relations machinery. In a video presentation at a special anniversary church service at the Webster United Church in Kingston, on Sunday (April 6), the Minister said this marks five...