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Gov’t Embarking on Phase II of ROOFS Programme
The Government is moving to implement Phase II of the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme, representing its transformation into a more accountable, technology-enabled and community-supported recovery system, focused on delivering better outcomes for Jamaicans. Minister of...
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KSAMC to Spruce Up Franklin Town Primary, Sir William Grant Monument on Labour Day
The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will undertake work at the Franklin Town Primary School and Sir William Grant Monument on Labour Day, Monday, May 25, 2026. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, made the disclosure during Tuesday’s (May 12) meeting of the KSAMC, downtown Kingston. He said that the projects are also in observance of Africa Day,...
Workers’ Week 2026 Being Observed From May 17-25
Workers’ Week 2026 will be observed from May 17 to 25 under the theme ‘Voices Heard: Shaping Labour Policies in an Evolving Labour Market’. The week of activities will place workers at the centre of policy development, ensuring their voices help shape the future of work in Jamaica. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Gillian...
Ministry of Labour and Social Security Partners with ITEL to Host Job Fair
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), through the Jamaica Labour Market Information System (LMIS), has partnered with Caribbean-born business process outsourcing (BPO) company ITEL to stage a major job fair on Friday, May 15. The event will be held at 22 Chalmers Avenue in Kingston from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is expected to attract hundreds of...
Ministry of Labour to Host Job Fair on April 23
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will host a major job fair in St. Ann’s Bay on Thursday, April 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at its offices located at 4 Windsor Road. This initiative is part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to connect Jamaicans with diverse employment opportunities across multiple sectors, supporting both jobseekers and employers in...
Minister Says Jamaica at Pivotal Stage of Recovery
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says Jamaica is at a pivotal stage in its recovery from Hurricane Melissa, as the Government is transitioning from emergency response to sustained recovery and long-term resilience. Delivering the main address at the Jamaica Red Cross Society (JRCS) Hurricane Melissa Recovery Conference, held at the S Hotel in Kingston on...
Over 113,000 Post-Hurricane Household Damage Assessments Completed
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has, so far, conducted 113,565 household damage assessments following Hurricane Melissa. Of this number, 17,826 households were found to be severely damaged, 42,586 sustained major damage, and another 41,079 experienced minor damage. These were deemed eligible for benefits under the Government’s Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP). This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel...
