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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right); Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings (left), and two NIS pensioners, Ruby Gordon-Young and Keith Powell, cut the cake at the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) 59th Anniversary Church Service, held at the Yallahs Baptist Church, in St. Thomas, on June 1.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right); Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings (left), and two NIS pensioners, Ruby Gordon-Young and Keith Powell, cut the cake at the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) 59th Anniversary Church Service, held at the Yallahs Baptist Church, in St. Thomas, on June 1.

Minister Urges Timely Payment of NIS Contributions

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is urging contributors to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), to ensure the timely payment of contributions to ensure the continued sustenance of the 59-year-old fund. Speaking at the 59th anniversary...
Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan (front, centre), speaks to senior citizens about the work of the agency and the health-based publications available at the JIS booth, during a Fair for The Aged held at the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church in Kingston on Saturday (May 31). The event, which targeted East Kingston communities, was held under the theme ’Seniors You Rock!’ and provided the seniors with access to general health services such as blood-pressure checks.
Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan (front, centre), speaks to senior citizens about the work of the agency and the health-based publications available at the JIS booth, during a Fair for The Aged held at the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church in Kingston on Saturday (May 31). The event, which targeted East Kingston communities, was held under the theme ’Seniors You Rock!’ and provided the seniors with access to general health services such as blood-pressure checks.

PHOTO: Fair for the Aged
General Manager, Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Gairy Taylor.
General Manager, Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Gairy Taylor.

RPJ Collects One Billion Plastic Bottles
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right), and Chairman, Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT), Errol Miller (third left), unveil a 50th anniversary commemorative plaque in recognition of the entity’s contribution to Jamaica’s labour relations framework. The ceremony was held at the IDT
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right), and Chairman, Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT), Errol Miller (third left), unveil a 50th anniversary commemorative plaque in recognition of the entity’s contribution to Jamaica’s labour relations framework. The ceremony was held at the IDT's Ellesmere Road offices in Kingston on Thursday (May 29). Others (from left) are: Vice President, Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), Rudolph Thomas; Deputy Chairman, IDT,

IDT 50th Anniversary Commemorative Plaque Unveiled
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), presents an award to National Commercial Bank (NCB) Group Human Resources Vice President, Dr. Hopelin Hines. The event was the recent Labour Relations Awards Banquet to mark the 50th anniversary of the Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act (LRIDA) enacted in 1975. The event was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), presents an award to National Commercial Bank (NCB) Group Human Resources Vice President, Dr. Hopelin Hines. The event was the recent Labour Relations Awards Banquet to mark the 50th anniversary of the Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act (LRIDA) enacted in 1975. The event was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

PHOTOS: Labour Relations Awards Banquet

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Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin, participates in the cleaning of Queen Street, during Labour Day activities in St. Thomas on Friday , May 23.
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Morant Bay Beautified On Labour Day

The town of Morant Bay is now sporting a refreshed look thanks to a Labour Day beautification project organised by the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation on Friday (May 23). From as early as 9: 00 am, volunteers were out in their numbers on Queen Street in the parish capital, washing and repainting sidewalks as well as removing debris and build-up....
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Principal of Eltham Park Primary School in St. Catherine, Kalilia Dennisur Dennis, and Councillor for the Ensom City Division, Yacob Cookhorn, plant a tree during Labour Day activities at the institution on Friday (May 23). Labour Day 2025 was observed under the theme: ‘Protect the Environment: Our Land, Our Duty, Our Future’, and the slogan: ‘Jamaica Nice, Protect Wi Paradise’.
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LABOUR DAY ACTIVITIES IN GORDON PEN, ST. CATHERINE – Photos Only

Principal of Eltham Park Primary School in St. Catherine, Kalilia Dennisur Dennis, and Councillor for the Ensom City Division, Yacob Cookhorn, plant a tree during Labour Day activities at the institution on Friday (May 23). Labour Day 2025 was observed under the theme: ‘Protect the Environment: Our Land, Our Duty, Our Future’, and the slogan: ‘Jamaica Nice, Protect Wi Paradise’.
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A volunteer installs guardrails at Brown’s Town Primary School in St. Ann on Labour Day (May 23) to enhance student safety.
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Scores of Volunteers Turn Out for Labour Day Activities in St. Ann

Scores of volunteers, including residents, business interests, officials and other stakeholders, turned out to participate in Labour Day activities in St. Ann on May 23.  Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, welcomed the collective support for the day’s activities, emphasising that it made the occasion meaningful and impactful.   “[It was] a great day for the garden parish… starting...
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Students of Grange Hill High School perform a cultural item during the opening ceremony for the ‘Frome Reflections’ event at Workers’ Park in Westmoreland on May 22.
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Stakeholder Collaboration Vital to Workforce Development – State Minister Dunn

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, has emphasised the vital role of stakeholder partnerships in strengthening Jamaica’s workforce and enhancing the work environment.  Speaking during the annual ‘Frome Reflections’ event at Workers Park in Frome, Westmoreland, on May 22, Dr. Dunn emphasised that workforce transformation and workplace development “cannot  be driven...
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