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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (2nd left), makes a point during his presentation at a panel discussion on the Flexi-Work Bill, held at the St. Ann’s Bay Seventh Day Adventist Church, in St. Ann’s Bay, on May 24. Other panelists (from left) are: Public Affairs and Religious Liberty and Communications Director with the Jamaica Union of Seventh Day Adventists, Nigel Coke; President of the Senate, Floyd Morris, and President of the North Jamaica Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, Karl Archer.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (2nd left), makes a point during his presentation at a panel discussion on the Flexi-Work Bill, held at the St. Ann’s Bay Seventh Day Adventist Church, in St. Ann’s Bay, on May 24. Other panelists (from left) are: Public Affairs and Religious Liberty and Communications Director with the Jamaica Union of Seventh Day Adventists, Nigel Coke; President of the Senate, Floyd Morris, and President of the North Jamaica Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, Karl Archer.

State Minister Says Religious Persons Should Not Fear Flexi-Work Bill

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, says persons of religious persuasions, particularly those of the Seventh Day Adventist Faith, should not fear the Flexi-Work Bill. “In fact, it will bring with...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addressing a labour market reform forum at Emancipation Park, in New Kingston, on Wednesday , May 21. The event was part of activities to mark Workers Week 2014, and to discuss the impending flexi work legislation.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addressing a labour market reform forum at Emancipation Park, in New Kingston, on Wednesday , May 21. The event was part of activities to mark Workers Week 2014, and to discuss the impending flexi work legislation.

Increased Productivity Strategy for Economic Growth – Labour Minister
Labour and Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier says legislation for flexible work arrangements, is a key part of the country’s economic growth agenda.
Labour and Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier says legislation for flexible work arrangements, is a key part of the country’s economic growth agenda.

Labour Ministry Prepares To Roll Out Flexi-Time Education Campaign
Chief Technical Director at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Errol Miller brought greetings at the National Workers’ Week and Labour Day Thanksgiving Church Service held on May 18 at the Covenant Moravian Church, on Molynes Road, in Kingston.
Chief Technical Director at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Errol Miller brought greetings at the National Workers’ Week and Labour Day Thanksgiving Church Service held on May 18 at the Covenant Moravian Church, on Molynes Road, in Kingston.

Businesses Urged To Improve Efficiency Under Flexi-Time Regime
Trade Unionist and Head of the Hugh Lawson Shearer trade Union Education Institute (HLSTUEI), Danny Roberts called on workers to reflect on the contributions made by labourers of the 1938 labour unrest and its significance for the future of Jamaica’s labour relations as the nation celebrates Workers’ Week, May 18-23.
Trade Unionist and Head of the Hugh Lawson Shearer trade Union Education Institute (HLSTUEI), Danny Roberts called on workers to reflect on the contributions made by labourers of the 1938 labour unrest and its significance for the future of Jamaica’s labour relations as the nation celebrates Workers’ Week, May 18-23.

Jamaicans Urged To Participate In Forum on Flexi Work

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Jamaican Delegation for International Labour Conference

A Jamaican delegation, headed by Labour and Social Security Minister, the Hon. Derrick Kellier, is to participate in the 103rd Session of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says Cabinet has approved participation in the conference, which will run from May 28 to June 12. Speaking at the Jamaica House...
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Major Investment for NIF

The Government, through the National Insurance Fund (NIF), is currently pursuing the possibility of a major investment in a cement plant, which could see the generation of 450 new jobs for Jamaicans. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28....
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Disabilities Council Disburses $3 Million in Economic Empowerment Grants

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) has disbursed more than $3 million, to 46 persons from the disabled community through its economic empowerment grant. Executive Director of JCPD, Christine Hendricks told JIS News that the grants are given to disabled persons who have, or are in the process of starting a business that will “facilitate economic development and...
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Labour Ministry Unveils Activities for Workers’ Week

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has unveiled its slew of activities set for this year’s Workers’ Week, May 18-23. The week, themed: ‘Flexi-Work for Labour Market Reform and Sustainable Development’, will focus on the flexi-work Bill that is now before Parliament for approval. Director of the Child Labour Unit in the Labour Ministry and member of the National...
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Labour Day Focus on Portmore Climate Change Park

A beautification and upgrading exercise will begin at the Climate Change Park in Portmore on Labour Day, May 23. The park, situated in front of the Portmore Mall, has been selected as the National Labour Day Project. This year Labour Day is being celebrated under the theme, “Take a Stand…Beautify our Land”. Work at the park will involve the bushing...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), accepts a book from Author, Dr. Habib Chamoun Nicolas (second left), during the official opening ceremony of the Jamaica Employers
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Labour Minister Says Economy on the Rebound

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says there are encouraging signs that the economy is on the rebound. Therefore, he is calling on the private sector to continue, like the Government, “to take ownership of the future by exhibiting greater levels of confidence in the performance of the economy under the prevailing Economic Reform Programme.” Addressing the...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (second left) listens as teacher at Immaculate Conception High School, Stacey Robinson explains aspects of their improvement project, while members of the team look on during the inaugural staging of the Jamaica Productivity Centre’s (JPC) Secondary Schools’ Productivity Improvement Project at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on May 7. Immaculate Conception High copped the first place in the competition. Their project focused on conservation of tissue, water and electricity in their school. The Secondary Schools’ Productivity Improvement Project aimed to expose students to the concept of continuous improvement, in an effort to raise their level of understanding of productivity. The programme taught students and teachers about the concept of continuous improvement and apply it to their school environment over 11 weeks.
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Students Urged To Pay Keen Attention To Productivity

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier is urging students to take the issue of productivity improvement seriously as this will assist them with transitioning from school to work. “In the future, it is qualitative productivity improvement that will determine whether you as members of the succeeding generation lead or follow; rise to the top; sink to the...
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