Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says a US$20-million investment will be made to expand coverage of social protection programmes and enhance their effectiveness. He made the announcement in his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 29). The Minister said that several initiatives will be undertaken through the...

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) is calling for more inclusive work environments where persons with various skills and abilities, including the disabled community, can contribute. President of the JCTU, St Patrice Ennis, who made the call while addressing the recent Workers’ Week 2024 Expo at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew, said that creating inclusive spaces is a moral...

   

Residents of the Rock of Hope Residential Manor in St. Catherine received gifts and had repairs and cleaning of their facility done by Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) members attached to the Guanaboa Vale Police Station, on Labour Day (May 23). Several of the officers went to the home, which is located in Bellevue Heights, and provided the residents with meals,...

Citizens of Lluidas Vale in St. Catherine are celebrating the refurbishing of their community centre, which was the parish project for Labour Day 2024.  Scores of residents turned out to participate in the workday, which included the building of an access ramp, repair and replacement of fixtures, painting, cleaning, bushing, drain excavation and other activities.   They were joined by volunteers...

Scores of volunteers turned out on Labour Day, Thursday, May 23 to participate in the clean-up and beautification of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) Junior Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston.  The Junior Centre is an integral part of the IOJ, which aims to encourage cultural awareness among young people, aged six to 18.   Classes are held in painting...

The Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC) appeal to residents of Hog Bush in Haughton Meadows, Lucea, to assist in building a house for an indigent resident on Labour Day, Thursday, May 23, was met with a heart-warming response.   Construction of the one-bedroom dwelling, which was the parish project, was in keeping with the Labour Day focus on persons with disabilities, the...