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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 Saint Gabriel’s Anglican Church Hall, in May Pen, Clarendon and online.

Ministry to Partner with Private Sector to Strengthen PATH

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be introducing a programme that will facilitate partnerships with the private sector to provide sustainable support to the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.,...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), addresses the sitting of the Standing Finance Committee on Wednesday (March 6) at Gordon House. Others (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden and State Minister, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

Occupational Safety and Health Bill a Priority

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), greets President of the Caribbean Congress of Labour, André Lewis (right), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston on Wednesday (March 6). Others (from left) are President, Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), St. Patrice Ennis and Vice President, Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU), Rudolph Thomas.

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Meets with Trade Unionists

State Minster in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (right), assembles the Rollator Walker, during the handover of items to Murinne Steer (left) for her disabled son, at Liberty Valley in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on February 20. Others looking on (from second left) are Divisional Director for Social Security in the Ministry, Suzette Morris; Corporate Communications Manager, Marcia Williams; and Parish Administrator for the Ministry’s St. Ann office, Ansel Rob.

Labour Ministry Extends Assistance to St. Ann Mother and Disabled Son

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), interacts with Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (left), and Tanisha Gaynor, a beneficiary of the Strategic Engagement of Rural Woman with Disabilities in Sustainable Farming Techniques Project, about the hydroponics growing system during the programme’s closing-out ceremony at the Abilities Foundation in St. Andrew on Tuesday (February 27).

Discussions Ongoing to Provide Overseas Employment Opportunities for More Persons with Disabilities

Executive Director of Jamaican Sign Language Bible Translation (JSLBT), Tashi Widmer.

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JAD Hosts Free Webinar on Disabilities Act Feb. 28

The Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD) will host a free webinar to engage stakeholders in a discussion around the Disabilities Act. This will be held on Wednesday, February 28, under the theme ‘Communication Matters! Facilitating the Deaf Community’. It is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. Executive Director of Jamaican Sign Language Bible Translation (JSLBT), Tashi Widmer, who will...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), engages in conversation with Human Development Programme Leader for Latin America and the Caribbean at the World Bank Group, Emre Özaltın, during a recent courtesy call at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston. The discussions focused on the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) Project, which aims to strengthen social support to Jamaicans.

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PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. and World Bank Official Discuss SPIRO Project

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), engages in conversation with Human Development Programme Leader for Latin America and the Caribbean at the World Bank Group, Emre Özaltın, during a recent courtesy call at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston. The discussions focused on the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) Project, which...

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Final Evaluation of Public Sector Transformation Implementation Project

The final audit and evaluation of the Public Sector Transformation Implementation Project is to be conducted in the upcoming fiscal year. Details of the undertaking are outlined in the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, tabled in the House of Representatives by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, on February 15. The Ministry of Finance and...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fourth left), shares a photo opportunity with the new team of executives from the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) during a courtesy call at King

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PHOTOS: New JCTU Executive TEAM Calls on G-G

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fourth left), shares a photo opportunity with the new team of executives from the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) during a courtesy call at King's House on February 20. They are (from left) board member, Clarence Frater; Vice President, Rodolph Thomas; President, St Patrice Ennis; Vice President, Granville Valentine; Vice President,...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

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Government to Strengthen Social Protection Delivery System

For the 2024/25 fiscal year, the Government is to expand coverage of social protection in Jamaica and strengthen its social protection delivery system, particularly its capacity to respond to shocks. This will be done through the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) project, at a cost of $62.2 million. It is being funded by the International Bank for...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

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Government to Commence Implementation of SPIRO Project to Strengthen Social Protection Systems

The Government, with support from the World Bank, will begin implementation of the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) Project, to strengthen and expand Jamaica’s social protection systems. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure as he delivered the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament on February 15. He said one...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., (second right), signs the condolence book for late former Permanent Secretary, Anthony Irons, who passed away on February 1. Mr. Irons was Permanent Secretary in the Labour Ministry from 1989 to 2001. Looking on (from left) are Mr. Irons’ nephew and niece, Damion Edwards and Nicola Chung, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden. The condolence book was signed at the Ministry’s North Street office in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (February 13).

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PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Signs Condolence Book for Late Former Permanent Secretary, Anthony Irons

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., (second right), signs the condolence book for late former Permanent Secretary, Anthony Irons, who passed away on February 1. Mr. Irons was Permanent Secretary in the Labour Ministry from 1989 to 2001. Looking on (from left) are Mr. Irons’ nephew and niece, Damion Edwards and Nicola Chung, and Permanent Secretary...