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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), makes a point during a recent meeting with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) General Manager, Caribbean Country Department, Anton Edwards, at the Ministry in Kingston.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), makes a point during a recent meeting with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) General Manager, Caribbean Country Department, Anton Edwards, at the Ministry in Kingston.

Reform of Path to Provide Greater Benefits – Minister

The Government is assuring that the “significant” reform of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) will result in greater benefits to its clients. According to Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., an evaluation...
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address at a general breakfast meeting of the Rotary Club of New Kingston at the Liguanea Club, today (October 27).
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address at a general breakfast meeting of the Rotary Club of New Kingston at the Liguanea Club, today (October 27).

Industry Minister Urges Employers to Rejig Labour Arrangements
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Gov’t Upskilling Labour Force – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Minister Charles Jr. to do ‘Thorough Check’ of Canadian Farm Work Programme
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’

Gov’t Spends More Than $9B Annually to Help 290,000 Path Beneficiaries

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right),  speaks with Chairperson of the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), Kim Mair; and President of CVSS, Gary Hendrickson. Occasion was the launch of the CVSS’ Advocate, Innovate and Mobilise (AIM) initiative on October 12 at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. AIM aims to strengthen the capacity of civil society organisations to deliver programmes to the vulnerable groups that they serve. The 30-month intervention is being funded by the European Union (EU).
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PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Addresses Launch of CVSS’ Aim Initiative

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right),  speaks with Chairperson of the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), Kim Mair; and President of CVSS, Gary Hendrickson. Occasion was the launch of the CVSS’ Advocate, Innovate and Mobilise (AIM) initiative on October 12 at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. AIM aims to strengthen the capacity...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS)  Think Tank,  today (October 11). 
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PATH Being Overhauled

The Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) is to be overhauled to address primary issues in relation to the criteria, evaluation process and appeals process for eligibility. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, today (October 11). Mr. Charles Jr. said the programme...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., shares pleasantries with centenarian and resident of Comfort District, Toll Gate, Clarendon, Enid Daley, after presenting her with a gift basket on Friday (October 6). Ms. Daley was among several residents in the parish receiving gift baskets from Minister Charles in commemoration of Senior Citizens Month.
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PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Presents Gift Baskets to Senior Citizens in Clarendon

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., shares pleasantries with centenarian and resident of Comfort District, Toll Gate, Clarendon, Enid Daley, after presenting her with a gift basket on Friday (October 6). Ms. Daley was among several residents in the parish receiving gift baskets from Minister Charles in commemoration of Senior Citizens Month.
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right), presents a gift certificate to Bobby Carson Jr. (second left) during a presentation ceremony held for residents of Gregory Park, St. Catherine, who were affected by a firebombing incident earlier this year. The ceremony was held at the Kingston Bookshop, Portmore Town Centre, St. Catherine, on Thursday (October 5). Others (from left) are State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Bobby Carson Sr.; State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, and Supervisor, Kingston Bookshop, Portmore, Karaoke Harrison. The gift certificates, valued $15,000.00 each, are redeemable at Kingston Bookshop branches islandwide.
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PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Presents Gift Certificates to Gregory Park Firebombing Victims

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right), presents a gift certificate to Bobby Carson Jr. (second left) during a presentation ceremony held for residents of Gregory Park, St. Catherine, who were affected by a firebombing incident earlier this year. The ceremony was held at the Kingston Bookshop, Portmore Town Centre, St. Catherine, on Thursday (October...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), presents a gift basket to Barbara Forbes (centre) during a visit to her home in Hughenden, St. Andrew on Wednesday (October 4). Sharing the moment (from left) are National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Social Worker and Parish Officer for St. Andrew, Marlon Johnson; Executive Director of the NCSC,  Cassandara Morrison;  and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn. A team from the Ministry visited with several senior citizens in the Corporate Area on Wednesday and presented them with gift baskets as part of Senior Citizens’ Month celebrations.
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PHOTO: Senior Citizens Celebrated

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), presents a gift basket to Barbara Forbes (centre) during a visit to her home in Hughenden, St. Andrew on Wednesday (October 4). Sharing the moment (from left) are National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Social Worker and Parish Officer for St. Andrew, Marlon Johnson; Executive Director of the...
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