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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, says the annual Steps-to-Work summer camps have been successful in helping to re-integrate at-risk young people into the formal education system. “The summer camp intervention has proven to be very effective...

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.

Labour Ministry’s ELE Upgraded to Provide Improved Service

Director of the Early Stimulation Programme in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Antonica Gunter Gayle.

More Assistance for the Disabled

Acting Director of the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) in the Ministry of the Labour and Social Security, Lyndon Ford.

Ministry Looking to Expand Electronic Labour Exchange

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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...

12 years ago 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...

12 years ago 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...

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.

12 years ago 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,...

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.

12 years ago 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...

A section of the large turnout of potential farm workers anxiously await their interview at the Montego Bay Community College in St. James on Friday July 25. The Government plans to recruit 3, 500 workers for both the United States and Canadian programmes this year for placement in 2015.

12 years ago Labour

Age Limit Increased for Farm Workers Programme

The maximum recruitment age limit for persons for the Overseas Farm Workers Programme has been adjusted from 40 to 45 years. Making the announcement on Friday, July 25, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier said the adjustment is as a result of the recognition that there are many very able bodied persons over the previous cut off age...

12 years ago Labour

MLSS Urges Persons to Verify Category of Work Within CARICOM

Jamaicans who have obtained a CARICOM skills certificate and wish to work in a member state are being asked to verify that their category of work is recognised outside of the country. Verification can be obtained from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT). Head of the Trade Agreements...