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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), bids farewell to a participant in the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), during a ceremony held at the Overseas Employment Centre, East Street, Kingston, on January 3. At left is State Minister in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), bids farewell to a participant in the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), during a ceremony held at the Overseas Employment Centre, East Street, Kingston, on January 3. At left is State Minister in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

Gov’t to Focus on Enhancing Welfare of Jamaicans in Overseas Employment Programme

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says a major focus for the Government under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), going forward, will be enhancing the rights and welfare of Jamaican participants. “First and foremost [we...
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, piloting the Appropriations Bill, 2024 in the Senate on March 27.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, piloting the Appropriations Bill, 2024 in the Senate on March 27.

Gov’t Committed to Delivering for the People – Senator Aubyn Hill
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers his opening remarks during the third ‘On the PATH to Transformation’ town hall meeting in Portmore, St. Catherine, on March 27.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers his opening remarks during the third ‘On the PATH to Transformation’ town hall meeting in Portmore, St. Catherine, on March 27.

Social Security Minister Says PATH Must Change with the Times
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), cuts the ribbon during a ceremony at The Vineyards at Deanery apartment complex in Vineyard Town, Kingston, on Wednesday (March 27). Other participants include (from left, front row) Director, Comfort Apts. Development Limited, Linval Freeman; Board Director, Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB), Kari Douglas; Member of Parliament, St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson, as well as JMB and Vineyards of Deanery Board of Directors.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), cuts the ribbon during a ceremony at The Vineyards at Deanery apartment complex in Vineyard Town, Kingston, on Wednesday (March 27). Other participants include (from left, front row) Director, Comfort Apts. Development Limited, Linval Freeman; Board Director, Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB), Kari Douglas; Member of Parliament, St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson, as well as JMB and Vineyards of Deanery Board of Directors.

Prime Minister Urges Increased Public-Sector Productivity
Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Keeper of Records at the Registrar General’s Department, (RGD), Charlton McFarlane, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on March 21.
Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Keeper of Records at the Registrar General’s Department, (RGD), Charlton McFarlane, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on March 21.

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (left), is in discussion with Director, International Labour Organization (ILO) Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean, Joni Musabayana (right), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s North Street offices on March 20. Others present (from second left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden and Senior Advisor to the Minister, Bindley Sangster. The parties engaged in discussions to highlight the ILO
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PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Meets with ILO

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (left), is in discussion with Director, International Labour Organization (ILO) Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean, Joni Musabayana (right), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s North Street offices on March 20. Others present (from second left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden and Senior...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), shakes hands with President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF), Wayne Chen (second left), during a courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on Wednesday (March 20). Accompanying Mr. Chen are JEF Vice President, Bernita Locke, and Secretary, Silvera Castro.
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PHOTOS: JEF Executives Call on Minister Charles Jr.

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), shakes hands with President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF), Wayne Chen (second left), during a courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on Wednesday (March 20). Accompanying Mr. Chen are JEF Vice President, Bernita Locke, and Secretary, Silvera Castro.
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the Ministry’s semi-virtual townhall – ‘On a PATH to Transformation with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’ – on March 13 at the St. Gabriel’s Anglican Church Hall in May Pen, Clarendon.
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PATH’s Proposed Transformation Expected to Enhance the Initiative’s Reach

It is anticipated that the proposed transformation of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) will enhance the initiative’s reach and facilitate greater social mobility among beneficiaries. The Programme is spearheaded by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said the revamped PATH will seek to improve on the existing structures, systems...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the Ministry’s townhall series, ‘On a PATH to Transformation with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’, on March 13, at the St. Gabriel’s Anglican Church hall in May Pen, Clarendon and online. It was the second in a series of engagement sessions being hosted by the Ministry.
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Persons Encouraged to Use the Appeals Process for PATH

Persons who are turned down for the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), are being encouraged to utilise the appeals process while the Ministry of Labour and Social Security reviews the selection procedure. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., gave the advice during the question-and-answer segment of the Ministry’s townhall series, ‘On a PATH to Transformation with the...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts Risden, addresses the Ministry’s townhall series, ‘On a PATH to Transformation with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’, on March 13 at the Saint Gabriel’s Anglican Church Hall,  in May Pen, Clarendon and online.
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PATH Benefits to Be Increased

Persons enrolled in the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) can expect an increase in their benefits this year, details of which will be made available soon. This was disclosed by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts Risden. She was speaking at the Ministry’s townhall series, ‘On a PATH to Transformation with...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security,  Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at the Ministry’s townhall series, ‘On a PATH to Transformation with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’, on March 13, at the Saint Gabriel’s Anglican Church Hall in May Pen, Clarendon, and online.
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Technical Working Groups to Provide Oversight of Transformation of PATH

Two technical working groups are to be established to provide oversight of the transformation process for the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH). The first group will review and provide recommendations regarding the technical design of PATH. The other will scrutinise and provide strategic guidance on the reassessment and general rules of the programme. There will also be...
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