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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), is presented with a copy of the book, “Commonwealth Caribbean Employment and Labour Law”, by co-authors, Carla-Anne Harris-Roper (left), and Natalie Corthesy (second left), during an official book launch at the Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies, Mona on July 1.

Book on Caribbean Labour and Employment Laws Launched

A new publication, exploring the wide range of employment and labour law issues affecting the Commonwealth Caribbean region, was launched on Tuesday (July 1), at the Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies, Mona. Entitled: ‘Commonwealth Caribbean Employment and...

Director of Social Security in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Denzil Thorpe, speaking at a Social Protection and Child Labour Strategy Meeting, held in recognition of World Day Against Child Labour on June 12. Mr. Thorpe says the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) plays an essential role in reducing child labour across the island.

PATH Helping to Reduce Child Labor

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), shares a thought with Director of the Child Labour Unit in the Ministry, Marva Ximinnes, during a child labour tripartite workshop at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston on Thursday, June 26. International Day Against Child Labour was observed on June 12 under the theme: ‘Combat Child Labour…Extend Social Protection’.

Government Committed to Reducing Poverty, Child Labour

Director of the Work Permit Unit, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Lisa-Ann Grant, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, at the company’s head office. Ms. Grant says the unit will continue to monitor foreign workers, even as the Ministry restructures the processing of work permits to attract more investment in underskilled areas.

Labour Ministry Ensures Compliance

Director of the Work Permit Unit at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Ms. Lisa-Ann Grant, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Thank’ on June 18.

Changes Coming for Work Permit Process on June 23

12 years ago Labour

Social Security Ministry Spends $145 Million Through Public Assistance Programme

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security spent over $145 million through its Public Assistance Programme, during the last financial year. According to the Ministry’s Annual Performance Report, a total of 7,622 persons benefitted from the cash which was awarded in the form of grants, surpassing the 2012/2013 target of 6,000 persons. A sum of $106.3 million was distributed as...

12 years ago Labour

Processing of Work Permits for Foreigners to be Restructured

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) has announced that effective Monday, June 23, it will restructure the processing of work permits for foreign nationals to protect the Jamaican labour force from a saturation of skills that are already locally available. This is being done in keeping with the country’s Labour Market Reform, which is intended to create a...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (2nd left) in conversation, Joanne E. Wood, trademark specialist at Rattray DunnCox law firm. Minister Kellier delivered the keynote address at a forum and workshop on ‘Material Business Issues : Labour Relations and the International Monetary Fund’ hosted by DunnCox at the Wexford Hotel in Montego Bay on Thursday, June 5. Others at the head table are (from 3rd left): attorneys-at-law Narda Graham, Roxanne Miller and Emile Leiba, also of DunnCox. The forum and workshop attracted attorneys-at-law, notaries public, patent and trademark agents, and employers from Montego Bay and surrounding areas.

12 years ago Labour

Flexi-Work Arrangements Critical to Economic Growth – Labour Minister

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon Derrick Kellier has reiterated that the implementation of flexible working arrangement is an important measure in the Government’s thrust towards continued economic growth, and increasing productivity and global competitiveness. The Employment (Flexible Work Arrangements) (Miscellaneous) Provisions Bill, which has been already been tabled by the Minister, is to be debated in Parliament by...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, making his 2014/15 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 28.

12 years ago LabourSectoral Debate 2014/2015

2,000 Persons to Benefit From $600 Million Welfare-To-Work Programme

Two thousand indigent persons are to benefit from a $600 million welfare-to-work programme, to be implemented over the next two years. Making the announcement during his 2014/15 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 28, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, informed that Cabinet recently approved this social welfare graduation strategy, targeting 1,000 families receiving...

12 years ago Labour

MPs Assist 6,000 Needy Persons

Members of Parliament (MPs), during the last financial year, assisted 6,000 of their most needy constituents to improve their standard of living, with the provision of $75 million in grant funding. The MPs identified and recommended those persons who were in need of financial aid to improve their nutritional status, housing conditions, and to start small income generating businesses. Minister...

12 years ago LabourParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

107,000 Pensioners Benefit from NIS

National Insurance Scheme (NIS) benefits were paid to over 107,000 persons, up to the end of March 2014. Making the disclosure during his Sectoral Debate presentation in the House on May 28, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, noted that this comprised 7,000 pensioners overseas and 100,000 locally. He informed that while the benefits provided under the Scheme...

12 years ago LabourParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Persons with Disabilities to Benefit from $15 Million Grant

Another $15 million in grant funding is to be made available to the Jamaica Council of Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) this financial year. This, as the Government continues to improve the economic and social well-being of persons with disabilities. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the...