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KINGSTON — Over $3 billion were disbursed to beneficiaries of the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH), during the 2010/11 fiscal year, Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon Andrew Gallimore, has disclosed He said that the figure represents an 18 per cent increase over the amount disbursed in 2009/10. Speaking at the...

KINGSTON — Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Representative in Jamaica, Ancile Brewster, says the agency has expressed a willingness to extend its support for the Government's social safety net initiative, the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH). The Bank’s input included a US$15 million loan, which the government secured in 2009 to assist with social protection, in the face...

KINGSTON — Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles, has called for the restoration of community parenting and family development, in order to safeguard the welfare of the nation’s children. Speaking at the launch of activities for Workers’ Week and Labour Day at Devon House, in St. Andrew, last week, Mr. Charles, while noting the significance and relevance of...

KINGSTON — The number of Jamaicans accessing benefits under the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), has increased by 18 per cent since last year, as the Government continues to provide for the most vulnerable groups in the society.  Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles, said that 371,000 persons currently access benefits under PATH, inclusive of...

KINGSTON — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon Pearnel Charles, wants more needy persons, not currently accessing any benefits under the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH), to join the programme. He has also urged persons and organizations aware of individuals needing assistance, to bring their situation to the attention of the Ministry. Currently, over 371,000 persons...

KINGSTON — Minister of Transport and Works, Hon Mike Henry, defended the credibility of the Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme (JDIP), during his budget presentation in the House of Representatives yesterday. Mr. Henry said that the loan for the programme had to be from the Export/ Import Bank of China to the Government of Jamaica, with an interest rate of three...

MANDEVILLE — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles, says the Government is committed to the development of human capital through education and training. He said economic advancement can only be achieved if citizens are offered the opportunity to access training, including basic literacy and numeracy skills, so that they can become financially independent and care for their...

KINGSTON — State Minister for Labour and Social Security, Hon. Andrew Gallimore, is lauding the Voluntary Organisation for the Upliftment of Children (VOUCH) for its continued contribution to the development of children residing in inner-city communities. “VOUCH is making a huge difference in the lives of many families here in the inner-city, providing day care ... and also doing a...

KINGSTON – Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles, has said that all savings due to workers engaged in the United States and Canadian overseas employment programmes are in safe custody and will be paid over when the workers themselves make a demand. Mr. Charles gave the assurance in a statement to the House of Representatives on March...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles, has assured that the Canadian Overseas Employment Programme is a sound, viable avenue for jobs overseas, and is in good financial standing. “The Ministry is proud of its recruitment record and takes very seriously, its responsibility to the workers and their employers,” Mr. Charles stated on March 15 in the House...

Youth, Sports and Culture Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, has launched the National Policy for Gender Equality (NPGE), and the Way Out Project. The launch, which formed part of activities commemorating International Women’s Day, as well as the centenary of the Day, was held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on March 8. It was jointly organised by the Ministry ...

The Government has always encouraged Jamaicans to prepare for retirement, by joining a private pension scheme, saving, and contributing to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), administered by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. Upon retirement, Jamaicans who have been making contributions over the years to the NIS are entitled to a steady monthly income. The NIS is a compulsory...