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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addressing the official opening of the upgraded parish office of the Ministry in Falmouth, Trelawny, on September 4.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addressing the official opening of the upgraded parish office of the Ministry in Falmouth, Trelawny, on September 4.

Minister Appeals to All Workers to Contribute to the NIS

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has appealed to all working persons, including the self-employed, to make their contributions to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). “In the final analysis, the benefits to be derived under the scheme,...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (second left), cuts ribbon to mark the official opening of the Ministry’s Trelawny parish office, located at 4 King Street, Falmouth, on September 4. Sharing in the moment are (from left): Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson; Member of Parliament for Northern Trelawny, and Attorney General, Hon. Patrick Atkinson; and Member of Parliament for Southern Trelawny, Mrs. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (second left), cuts ribbon to mark the official opening of the Ministry’s Trelawny parish office, located at 4 King Street, Falmouth, on September 4. Sharing in the moment are (from left): Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson; Member of Parliament for Northern Trelawny, and Attorney General, Hon. Patrick Atkinson; and Member of Parliament for Southern Trelawny, Mrs. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert.

Upgraded Parish Office of Social Security Ministry Opens in Falmouth
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), presents a certificate to Shantal Davis, a participant in the Steps-to-Work transitional summer camp, during the closing ceremony held on September 3, at the Chestervale Youth Camp, Eco Village in St. Andrew.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), presents a certificate to Shantal Davis, a participant in the Steps-to-Work transitional summer camp, during the closing ceremony held on September 3, at the Chestervale Youth Camp, Eco Village in St. Andrew.

Over 83 Per Cent of Steps-to-Work Campers Resume Education
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier

Path attracts OAS Delegation
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to symbolize the official re-opening of the Ministry’s newly renovated Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) offices, during a ceremony at its North Street location in downtown Kingston on Tuesday, August 19. Also participating (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Alvin McIntosh; Senior Social Protection Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Donna Harris; and Principal Labour Market Specialist, IDB, Jacqueline Mazza. The ELE is the core component of the Ministry’s Labour Market Information System (LMIS), which is a web-based data and information source for job search and placement.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to symbolize the official re-opening of the Ministry’s newly renovated Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) offices, during a ceremony at its North Street location in downtown Kingston on Tuesday, August 19. Also participating (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Alvin McIntosh; Senior Social Protection Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Donna Harris; and Principal Labour Market Specialist, IDB, Jacqueline Mazza. The ELE is the core component of the Ministry’s Labour Market Information System (LMIS), which is a web-based data and information source for job search and placement.

Labour Ministry’s ELE Upgraded to Provide Improved Service

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Flexi-Work Arrangements Will Be Closely Monitored

Chief Technical Officer in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Errol Miller, says that the Ministry will closely monitor complaints under the impending flexi-work arrangements and take appropriate action where there are breaches. He also warned that an employer, who seeks to alter existing terms of a contract without the worker’s consent could face court action for breach of...
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Director of the Early Stimulation Programme in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Antonica Gunter Gayle.
Labour

More Assistance for the Disabled

The disabled community will be receiving more assistance later this year, as proceeds from the Digicel 5K Run/Walk, to be held  October, will go to children with special needs. Director of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Early Stimulation Programme, Antonica Gunter Gayle, speaking at the launch of the 5K Walk/Run, held on August 13 in downtown Kingston, said...
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Labour

NCSC Launches Retirement Seminars August 12

The National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) will launch its islandwide Retirement Seminars on Tuesday, August 12. The seminars themed: ‘Retirement is a Process Not an Event: Be Prepared’, will kick start in St. Elizabeth at the Santa Crest Hotel, commencing at 9:30 a.m. Acting Principal Social Worker at the Council, Angella Toyloy, told JIS News that the NCSC is...
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Acting Director of the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) in the Ministry of the Labour and Social Security, Lyndon Ford.
Labour

Ministry Looking to Expand Electronic Labour Exchange

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is looking to expand the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) to its regional offices in Montego Bay and Mandeville. The aim is to enable more Jamaicans to access the electronic job database and benefit from assistance provided at the Ministry’s Kingston office. Acting Director of the ELE, Lyndon Ford, said that over the...
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Labour

Abilities Foundation Receives $6 Million

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) and the Japan Development Grant have allocated $6.383 million to the Abilities Foundation to improve operations at the facility. In an interview with JIS News, Managing Director of the Abilities Foundation, Susan Hamilton, said the grant, issued through the Ministry’s Social and Economic Inclusion Project for Persons with Disabilities, aims to enhance...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left); and Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (2nd right), share a moment with valedictorian of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Jodane Martin, at the graduation ceremony held today (July 30), at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica in Kingston. Director of the ESP, Antonica Gunter Gayle (2nd left); and Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Samantha Chantrelle (right), also participated in the ceremony.
Labour

25 Children Graduate from Early Stimulation Programme

It was a special occasion for 25 very special children on Wednesday, July 30, who have graduated from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Early Stimulation Programme (ESP). The youngsters, who suffer from various disabilities, were hailed for their achievements, at a valedictory service held at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica in Kingston, which was attended by government ministers,...
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Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier addressing potential farm workers at a recruitment exercise held at the Montego Bay Community College in St. James on Friday, July 25.
Labour

Farm Workers Urged to Make the Best of Opportunities

Prospective recruits have been urged to make maximum use of the opportunity afforded to them by the Government’s Overseas Farm Workers Programme. Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier gave the charge on Friday, July 25, as he addressed the third recruitment drive for 2014 for workers for the United States and Canadian Farm Work Programmes. The exercise was...
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