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Minister of Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier.

2013/2014 Sectoral Debate: Minister of Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier

Mr. Speaker, I am honoured once again to stand in this Honourable House to report on the performance of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security over the last financial year and our plans for the next year. I want...
Minister of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), listens to Supervisor at the Uniform Centre (UC), Sandra O
Minister of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), listens to Supervisor at the Uniform Centre (UC), Sandra O'Meally (2nd right), while on a tour of the factory on May 16. At right is Managing Director of the company, Gregory Khan (right). Accompanying the Minister on the tour were Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Alvin McIntosh (3rd left); and Advisor in the Ministry, Phyllis Mitchell (centre).

Productivity Centre Assists Uniform Manufacturer to Boost Output
Member of Parliament for Western Hanover, Ian Hayles (right), participates in Labour Day activities at the Orange Bay Basic School on May 23. The institution was the parish project for Hanover.
Member of Parliament for Western Hanover, Ian Hayles (right), participates in Labour Day activities at the Orange Bay Basic School on May 23. The institution was the parish project for Hanover.

Schools in Western Parishes Get Facelift on Labour Day
Mayor of Portmore, Councillor George Lee (left), assists volunteer, Dale Henry, with installing a window frame in a home in the Newland community, which is being renovated as part of Labour Day activities today (May 23), by the Portmore Municipal Council.
Mayor of Portmore, Councillor George Lee (left), assists volunteer, Dale Henry, with installing a window frame in a home in the Newland community, which is being renovated as part of Labour Day activities today (May 23), by the Portmore Municipal Council.

Portmore Municipal Council Refurbishes Home of Disabled Resident
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Engineering Regiment are assisted by several residents of Port Maria and its environs in painting the St. Mary Infirmary’s multipurpose building, during Thursday’s (May 23) Labour Day activities at the institution, designed the national project. Labour Day was observed under the theme: ‘Lend a Hand…Build our Land’.
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Engineering Regiment are assisted by several residents of Port Maria and its environs in painting the St. Mary Infirmary’s multipurpose building, during Thursday’s (May 23) Labour Day activities at the institution, designed the national project. Labour Day was observed under the theme: ‘Lend a Hand…Build our Land’.

Scores Turn Out to Work on St. Mary Infirmary

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Labour

Curriculum for Persons with Disabilities Expanded

The Abilities Foundation, a division of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, has expanded its curriculum to better cater to the needs of persons with disabilities. In addition to garment construction, furniture making, office administration, housekeeping, ornamental horticulture, and landscaping, the facility now offers courses in design and décor, computer repair, data operation, and crop production. Managing Director at...
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LabourTechnology

Technology, Good Management Key to Increased Productivity – Chen

Immediate Past President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF), Wayne Chen, has urged employers to capitalise on appropriate technology and put in place good business management structures to boost productivity. Mr. Chen was speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank to mark Workers’ Week. His comments come against the background of new measures that Government plans to implement, which are...
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EnvironmentLabour

Rural Water Supply Investing In Tydixon Community

The Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, is carrying out improvements to community infrastructure in the rural St. Catherine community of TyDixon. The investment in the community is being done in phases, starting with TyDixon Basic School and a water catchment tank, which serves the community. On Labour Day (May 23), representatives of the...
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LabourSocial SecurityVision 2030

Public Education Campaign to Boost Productivity

A public education campaign, aimed at sensitizing Jamaicans about the importance of productivity to national development, is among measures to be undertaken by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, as it seeks to boost the levels of output in the public and private sectors. According to portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, there is a lack of contribution and commitment...
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LabourLocal Government

Residents of Tydixon Help to Refurbish Basic School

Community members of TyDixon, in North West St. Catherine, came out in their numbers to lend a hand in the refurbishing of the Basic School on Labour Day (May 23). Principal, Mrs. Marcia Campbell, was extremely elated at the work done by Rural Water Supplies Limited, which has adopted the school. "Rural Water has really brightened up my day, we...
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Foreign AffairsLabour

Minister Kellier to Attend International Labour Conference in Geneva

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is to attend the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, between June 17 and 19. Minster with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said Cabinet has approved the official travel of the Minister and a seven-member delegation, which will cost approximately $3 million. Speaking at a Jamaica House media...
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