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Grandmothers enjoy cold coconut water at the National Grandparents Day celebration held at The Verandah, Clarendon Park, on Sunday (September 29).
Grandmothers enjoy cold coconut water at the National Grandparents Day celebration held at The Verandah, Clarendon Park, on Sunday (September 29).

Rain No Damper for National Grandparents Celebration

A heavy downpour did not dampen the spirits as hundreds turned out to celebrate National Grandparents Day on Sunday (September 29), at The Verandah, Juici Patties Complex in Clarendon. The event, organised by the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC),...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the graduation ceremony of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Digital Literacy training programme, which was held at the HEART College of Innovation and Technology in St. James, recently.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the graduation ceremony of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Digital Literacy training programme, which was held at the HEART College of Innovation and Technology in St. James, recently.

Seniors Encouraged to Embrace Technology to Guard Against Scammers
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left) addresses participants in the 20th National Senior Citizens’ Spelling Bee Competition held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on September 25.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left) addresses participants in the 20th National Senior Citizens’ Spelling Bee Competition held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on September 25.

PHOTOS: National Senior Citizens’ Spelling Bee Competition
Custos Rotulorum for Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin (second left), presents the keys to a new house (in background) built under her ‘Little But Tallawah Homes’ Initiative, to recipient, Tracy-Ann Thomas (fourth left) of Rocky Point in the parish, during the handover on Friday (September 20). Others participating include: Mayor of May Pen Councillor Joel Williams (third right), and Councillor for the Rocky Point Division, Winston Maragh (second right).
Custos Rotulorum for Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin (second left), presents the keys to a new house (in background) built under her ‘Little But Tallawah Homes’ Initiative, to recipient, Tracy-Ann Thomas (fourth left) of Rocky Point in the parish, during the handover on Friday (September 20). Others participating include: Mayor of May Pen Councillor Joel Williams (third right), and Councillor for the Rocky Point Division, Winston Maragh (second right).

Clarendon Family Gifted ‘Little But Tallawah’ Home
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 17).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 17).

Labour Ministry Finalising Agreement with Charity to Assist Beryl Victims

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 17).
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourSocial Security

Over 14,000 Post-Hurricane Beryl Household Damage Assessments Completed

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has, to date, completed 14,516 household damage assessments under the ‘Rebuild Jamaica Initiative’. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 17), added that the Ministry will complete any further assessments, as necessary, within the next two weeks. “Of the...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), interacts with senior citizens during the National Thanksgiving Church Service to mark Senior Citizens
LabourSocial Security

Jamaicans Urged to Celebrate Senior Citizens

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has called on Jamaicans to recognise and value the contribution of the country’s older population. Addressing the National Senior Citizens Month church service on Saturday (September 14) at the Port Maria Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Mary, he said persons 60 years and older play a significant role in the...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking during Tuesday’s (September 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Finance & Public ServiceLabour

Over US$1.4m In Additional Post-Hurricane Grant Support Being Provided for Vulnerable Jamaicans

Vulnerable Jamaicans who were affected during the passage of Hurricane Beryl are to receive cash grants, through a US$1.4-million United Nations World Food Programme initiative. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during Tuesday’s (September 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “Through a collaboration with the World Food Programme, there will be an...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking during Tuesday’s (September 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Labour

Over 13,500 ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ Initiative Assessments Conducted

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has, so far, conducted more than 13,500 assessments islandwide under the Government’s ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ initiative. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during Tuesday’s post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The Government allocated more than $1 billion to the Ministry for the distribution of grant support to beneficiaries whose homes were...
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St. Elizabeth Parish Manager of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), Michelle Senior, addresses a Disaster Forum at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on September 3.
LabourSocial Security

Social Security Minister Assesses More Than 3,000 Households in St. Elizabeth

The St. Elizabeth office of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) has assessed more than 3,000 households across the parish in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, which impacted the island on July 3. “Up to August 30, we had 243 completely destroyed houses, 1,013 severely damaged houses and 1,836 minor damaged houses,” said Parish Manager, Michelle Senior, while...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon Pearnel Charles Jr.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourSocial Security

162 Residents of St. James and Hanover Get Hurricane Beryl Assistance

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has distributed cheques totalling $21 million to 162 residents of St. James and Hanover as part of the Government’s ongoing assistance to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Assessment of damage was conducted over a two-week period, with recipients from St. James receiving a combined $13.2 million and those from Hanover receiving $8.35 million....
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), greets Head of the World Food Programme (WFP) Caribbean Multi-Country Jamaica Office, Dana Sacchetti, during a ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ handover ceremony in Port Maria, St. Mary, on September 6.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourSocial Security

WFP Targets 11,500 Victims of Hurricane Beryl for Cash Assistance

The 11,500 Jamaicans who were most affected by Hurricane Beryl on July 3, are being targeted for cash assistance from the World Food Programme (WFP) to support their recovery. Head of the WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Jamaica Office, Dana Sacchetti, speaking at a ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ handover ceremony in Port Maria, on September 6, said that grants of $20,000, $36,000 and $50,000...
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