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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Labour Minister Assures Jamaicans of Their Religious Freedom

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is assuring all Jamaicans that the Government is committed to upholding religious freedom and will never impose policies that force individuals to act against their faith. He was responding to...

Social Work Practitioner and Practice Development Consultant, Patricia McKenzie-Thomas, organiser of the International Social Work Conference (ISWC) scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Int’l Social Work Conference to Be Held in Jamaica March 18

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Hurricane Beryl relief cheque beneficiary Lorna Langley (left) while holding her grandson Nickao Beech. Occasion was the cheque handover ceremony at the St. Gabriel — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Hurricane Beryl relief cheque beneficiary Lorna Langley (left) while holding her grandson Nickao Beech. Occasion was the cheque handover ceremony at the St. Gabriel's Anglican Church in May Pen, Clarendon, on March 11.

PHOTOS: Hurricane Beryl Cheque Presentation, Clarendon

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

NIF Projects Net Surplus of $41 Billion as of March

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), shares a moment with Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis, and Member of Parliament for Hanover Western, Tamika Davis. The occasion was a tribute ceremony in Blenheim, Hanover, on February 24 to commemorate the 141st anniversary of the birth of National Hero and Jamaica’s first Prime Minister, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante,

Sir Alexander Bustamante Hailed As Champion Of Jamaica’s Working Class

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MLSS Warns Against Fake Online Job Advertisements

The MLSS is alerting the public about fraudulent job advertisements misusing the Ministry’s logo and branding. These false ads claim that the Ministry offers remote job opportunities for unemployed individuals and offer their families and daily earnings of J$8,000- J$18,000. We urge job seekers to verify job opportunities by checking the MLSS website and social media pages before clicking links...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), and Consultant on the Strengthening the Public Investment in Labour Market Services (SPIRO) Project, Mrs. Ada Shima Hasani (second right), display a contract signed during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s North Street office in Kingston on Friday (February 28). Others (from left) are Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings and consultant, SPIRO Project, Trond Henning Olesen.

10 months ago LabourSocial Security

Contract Signed for SPIRO Project Consultants

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has signed a contract for new consultants under the Strengthening the Public Investment in Labour Market Services (SPIRO) Project. The contract was awarded to Ada Shima Hasani and Trond Henning Olesen, who will assess and improve upon the existing public employment services of the Ministry such as the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) and...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), addressing the post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House on February 26. He is joined by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda.

10 months ago LabourSocial Security

Persons With Disabilities to Benefit from NWC Amnesty Programme

Persons with disabilities or their verified caregivers have been added to the list of beneficiaries under the National Water Commission (NWC) Amnesty Programme. Eligible persons must be registered with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD). The amnesty is for customers who have been disconnected for debts to the NWC for two years or more, who are pensioners or...

Minister of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (fifth right), listens as Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Service Providers (Engine Fitting), Kemani Cruickshank (left) and Tashialee McCatty (third left) recount their experience working at German Ship Repair Jamaica (GSRJ). Others (from left) are Senior Advisor to the Minister, Peter Jones; Director of Corporate Communications, MLSS, Makeda Ramgeet; Chief Executive Officer of GSRJ, Colonel Martin Rickman; Permanent Secretary, MLSS, Dione Jennings and Senior Director, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), MLSS, Marlon Mahon. They were gathered for a tour of GSRJ

10 months ago LabourSocial Security

Labour Minister Describes GSRJ as Good Example of Operation Streamline

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is highlighting German Ship Repair Jamaica (GSRJ) as a good example of ‘Operation Streamline’, which he recently announced. Minister Charles Jr. was speaking during a tour of the GSRJ, located at 17 Sir Florizel Glasspole Highway, Kingston, on Thursday (February 27). “This company is a very good representation, an example...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses yesterday’s (February 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

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Labour Ministry to Introduce New Work Permit Management System

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is to introduce a new work permit management system to close the skill gaps in the local economy. Addressing Wednesday`s (February 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said the Ministry has commenced work to replace the existing work permit system and to improve business processes through...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers the main address at the Manchester Regional Labour Talks Roadshow, held at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville on February 26.

10 months ago LabourSocial Security

Labour Minister Highlights Importance of SPIRO Project

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has highlighted the importance of the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) Project, which was launched last November. The project, funded by the World Bank at a cost of US$20 million, will bolster the Ministry’s commitment to its mission of promoting a vibrant labour market, while ensuring that the...

Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (second right) and Executive Director of the Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB), Conrad Harris (left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during a ceremony held at the Jamaica Stock Exchange, downtown Kingston offices today (February 26). Witnessing the signing are Chairman of the JSB, Daemion McLean (second left) and Principal of the JSE e-Campus, Kevin Powell (right). Also present is Marketing and Communications Manager at the JSE, Neville Ellis (standing).

10 months ago Finance & Public ServiceLabourSocial Security

JSE and the Jamaica Society for the Blind Sign MOU

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB) today (February 26) formalised their commitment to an inclusive society, through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The partnership will provide crucial financial support to blind students preparing for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, removing barriers and fostering opportunities within the financial community...