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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for South Western St. Elizabeth, Hon. Floyd Green.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for South Western St. Elizabeth, Hon. Floyd Green.

St. Elizabeth Residents Hailed as Resilient

Residents of St. Elizabeth have been hailed as resilient as the parish recovers in the aftermath of the recent passage of Hurricane Beryl.   St. Elizabeth was one of the parishes hardest hit by the passage of Hurricane Beryl on...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Families to Start Receiving Housing Grants in Four Weeks
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes Statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 23).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes Statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 23).

Level of Support Outlined for Persons Whose Houses Were Damaged by Hurricane
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), and General Manager of Jamaica National Money Services, Horace Hines (second left), display signed copies of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will strengthen the support provided to seasonal workers in Canada. Sharing in the occasion (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Collette Roberts Risden; and Marketing and Sales Manager at Jamaica National Money Services, Cedrica Reid. The MOU was signed on Tuesday (July 23) at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), and General Manager of Jamaica National Money Services, Horace Hines (second left), display signed copies of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will strengthen the support provided to seasonal workers in Canada. Sharing in the occasion (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Collette Roberts Risden; and Marketing and Sales Manager at Jamaica National Money Services, Cedrica Reid. The MOU was signed on Tuesday (July 23) at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston.

Labour Ministry and JN Partner to Provide Services for Seasonal Workers in Canada
Deputy Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair, makes a presentation during Wednesday’s (July 17) STATIN Media Launch of the Revised Labour Force Survey and Press Briefing, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Deputy Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair, makes a presentation during Wednesday’s (July 17) STATIN Media Launch of the Revised Labour Force Survey and Press Briefing, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

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Scam Alert: Pensioners and PATH Beneficiaries

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security advises all its NIS pensioners, Social Pensioners and PATH beneficiaries to be vigilant against scams circulating via text message (SMS) and on WhatsApp, informing recipients of "bonus" funds being disbursed. These messages are part of a scam and are not authentic communications from the Government of Jamaica. If you receive such a message...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking at Wednesday’s (July 17) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Hotline Established for Farmers and Fishers to Report Damage

A customer service hotline has been established for the agricultural and fisheries sectors to report damage and needs. Persons can call 888-Ask-RADA which is 888-275-7232. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press conference held at Jamaica House on July 17. “You can call to deal with RADA (Rural Agricultural Development Authority)...
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Social Worker, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Clurdine Powell Harrison, uses a mobile phone to capture images highlighting damage to Cameka Chamberlin
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PHOTOS: MLSS Relief Effort

Social Worker, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Clurdine Powell Harrison, uses a mobile phone to capture images highlighting damage to Cameka Chamberlin's residence in Mitchell Town, during the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3. Occasion was a visit to the community in Clarendon on July 10 by teams from the Ministry to assess the damage and provide relief items...
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Community Liaison Officer, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Nadola Williams, speaks with Portland Cottage resident, Joseph McGregor, after presenting him with tarpaulin to protect this home from the elements.  Teams from the Ministry journeyed to communities in Clarendon on Wednesday (July 10), to assess the extent of damage from Hurricane Beryl and provide relief items to affected persons.
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PHOTOS: Residents of Portland Cottage Get Relief Items

Community Liaison Officer, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Nadola Williams, speaks with Portland Cottage resident, Joseph McGregor, after presenting him with tarpaulin to protect this home from the elements.  Teams from the Ministry journeyed to communities in Clarendon on Wednesday (July 10), to assess the extent of damage from Hurricane Beryl and provide relief items to affected persons.
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Wednesday’s (July 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. 
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Timely Gov’t Response to Post-Hurricane Dislocation in Communities

In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security has taken swift and practical measures to provide essential humanitarian assistance to affected communities across Jamaica. Addressing Wednesday’s (July 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said following the hurricane’s passage on July 3, dedicated teams from the Ministry were promptly...
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