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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), has a light moment with delegates at the opening of the 2013 Annual Review Meeting for the Canada/Caribbean Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme, at the Riu Hotel and Resorts in Montego Bay on December 2.

Minister Kellier Pledges to Work with Canadian Authorities to Strengthen Farm Workers Programme

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has given the commitment of Jamaica and the wider region, to strengthening the collaboration with authorities in Canada, to ensure the continuation of the seasonal Canada/Caribbean Agricultural Workers Programme. He was...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), engages in discussion with Abilities Foundation’s garment construction trainee, Johnell Bailey (2nd right) about some of the garments and other items made by her and other trainees, which were on display during the Foundation’s annual ‘Open Day’ event at its Constant Spring Road location in St. Andrew on November 29. Looking on (from left) are: the Foundation’s Managing Director, Susan Hamilton; and trainee, Laquida Hutchinson.

Persons with Disabilities Can Help Boost Productivity Levels – Minister Kellier

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses a special Back-to-School press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, where he announced transport benefits for Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) students, as part of the ‘School we seh’ initiative.

‘School Wi Seh’ Campaign A Success – Minister Kellier

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (seated centre), is pictured with some of the 1,000 students that will benefit from the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) Tertiary Bursary intervention for fiscal year 2013/2014. The Minister, November 13, signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with representatives of the 18 institutions, through which the bursaries will be offered, during a ceremony at the Knutsford Court hotel in New Kingston. Director of Social Security in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe (standing 2nd right), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Alvin McIntosh (standing at right), also shared in the moment.

Tertiary Level PATH Students to Benefit from $100 Million in Bursaries

Director of Social Security in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Denzil Thorpe.

400,000 Jamaicans Have Benefitted From PATH

12 years ago Labour

Minister Kellier Calls for Lifting of Visa Requirement for Canadian Farm Workers

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has called on the Canadian High Commission to give consideration to lifting the visa requirement for seasonal farm workers to the North American country. He made the request to High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, His Excellency, Robert Ready, during the opening of the annual review meeting for the Canada/Caribbean Seasonal...

13 years ago Labour

Labour Market Information System Upgraded

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) has upgraded its Labour Market Information System (LMIS), making it more user-friendly to both employers and job seekers. The LMIS, which is a one-stop data and information source, is designed to satisfy the needs of job seekers and employers, through its newly improved website, www.lmis.gov.jm, or the Ministry’s website, www.mlss.gov.jm. Since its...

Director, Child Labour Unit, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Marva Ximinnies (right), addresses members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) during a capacity-building workshop on child labour and human trafficking held on October 31 at the May Pen Police Station in Clarendon. The one-day seminar was attended by police officers from the parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth.

13 years ago Labour

Gov’t Resolute on Reducing Child Labour

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is resolute in its efforts to reduce the incidence of child labour in Jamaica, and has committed to raising public awareness on the matter. Data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) indicates that more than 16,000 children across the island are engaging in child labour. Director of the Child Labour Unit in...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right) and Executive Director, Digicel Foundation, Samantha Chantrelle symbolically exchange signed copies of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster the activities of the Early Stimulation Programme. The signing took place this morning (Oct. 23), at the Digicel’s headquarters, downtown Kingston.

13 years ago Labour

Labour Ministry Partners with Digicel to Boost Early Stimulation Programme

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has partnered with Digicel Foundation to expand the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), which caters to children with disabilities. The project, being undertaken at a cost of $25 million, entails construction of eight classrooms, an administrative area, bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, therapy room, caretaker’s quarters, play area, perimeter fence, multi-purpose room, principal’s office, among...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses a meeting at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on October 16, aimed at increasing awareness about occupational safety and health issues, and the need to reduce levels of stigma and discrimination in the food service industry.

13 years ago Health & WellnessLabour

Employers Could Face Sanctions for HIV-Related Discrimination

Employers, who restrict a person’s right to work, based on their HIV status, could face sanctions under the proposed Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill. “All offences under the Bill will attract sanctions that include imprisonment or fines. Any work site, which does not put in place a response to HIV, will be in breach of the OSH Bill,” said...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), converses with President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Brian Pengelley during a breakfast meeting today (Oct. 16), at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. The meeting was organised by the Ministry in collaboration with the JMA, and sought to increase awareness at the highest corporate level, about occupational safety and health issues, and the need to reduce levels of stigma and discrimination in the food service industry.

13 years ago Labour

Plans on Track for Implementation of Occupational Safety and Health Act by March 2014

Plans remain on track for enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act within this legislative year, says Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier. “The Justice Ministry recently gave indication that steps are being taken to finalise the drafting of the OSH Bill by month-end. This means that the target for enacting this legislation within this...

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), greets World Confederation of Productivity Science (WCPS) President, Dr. Thomas Tuttle (right), during Wednesday’s (October 9) closing ceremony for a two-day National Productivity Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Mr. Kellier delivered the closing address. Looking on is Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC), which organized the conference, Dr. Charles Douglas.

13 years ago LabourVision 2030

Labour Ministry to Spearhead Productivity Campaign

Beginning November, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security will spearhead a 12-month islandwide public education campaign, aimed at promoting the importance of productivity as a national priority focus. Dubbed: ‘Productivity is Our Priority: Get in the Know!’, the campaign will seek to heighten public awareness about the social and economic benefits of productivity growth, and its impact on individuals,...