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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.
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.
Finance & Public Service

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

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

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Signs Condolence Book for Late Former Permanent Secretary, Anthony Irons
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

PATH Overhaul Key to Human Capital Development – Minister Charles Jr.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, delivers the keynote address during Friday’s (February 2) graduation ceremony for 20 students with hearing impairments who participated in the just concluded 10-week Climate Smart Agriculture Greenhouse Production training programme at the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf (CCCD) in Knockpatrick, Manchester. The ceremony was held at the CCCD. The training programme was organised by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in collaboration with the Jamaica Red Cross.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, delivers the keynote address during Friday’s (February 2) graduation ceremony for 20 students with hearing impairments who participated in the just concluded 10-week Climate Smart Agriculture Greenhouse Production training programme at the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf (CCCD) in Knockpatrick, Manchester. The ceremony was held at the CCCD. The training programme was organised by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in collaboration with the Jamaica Red Cross.

Twenty Students with Hearing Impairments Certified in Greenhouse Production

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the first in a series of PATH town hall meetings, at the Wesley Methodist Church Hall in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Wednesday, January 31.
LabourSocial Security

Labour and Social Security Ministry Begins Town Hall Meetings in Process to Overhaul Path

The Government, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, has embarked on a comprehensive overhaul of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), to enhance support for vulnerable individuals and families. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., provided details at the first in a series of public PATH town hall meetings, at the...
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IndustryLabour

The Labour Force October 2023

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) advises that the current highlights of the October 2023 Labour Force Survey findings are compared with the October 2021 survey results to indicate the changes that have occurred. This is due to the fact that a Labour Force Survey was not undertaken in October 2022 because of the implementation of the 2022 Population &...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses fifth- and sixth-form students and their teachers at Guy’s Hill High School in St. Catherine while visiting the institution on Thursday (January 18).
Finance & Public ServiceIndustryLabourPrime MinisterSocial SecurityYouth

Gov’t Contemplating Removing SLB Loan Guarantor Requirement for All Applicants

The Government is actively considering removing the guarantor requirement for Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) applicants. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, while responding to a question posed regarding higher education during his rap session with students at the Guy’s Hill High School in St. Catherine on Thursday (January 18). “Let’s start with what is generally...
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Divisional Director, Industrial Relations and Allied Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Gillian Corrodus.
LabourSocial SecurityYouth

Labour Ministry Accelerates Intervention Strategies to End Child Labour

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is accelerating its intervention strategies to end child labour in Jamaica. This is in line with the International Labour Organization (ILO) Objectives, and Sustainable Development Goal 8.7, to eliminate child labour across the globe by 2025. Speaking with JIS News recently, Divisional Director, Industrial Relations and Allied Services in the Ministry, Gillian...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a Labour Advisory Council Sub-Committee Focus Group workshop on ‘Fixed Term Contracts’, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on January 16.
LabourSocial Security

Employers Warned Not to Abuse Fixed-Term Contracts

Employers are being warned against the misuse of fixed-term contracts and to abide by the country’s labour laws. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the appeal during a Labour Advisory Council Sub-Committee Focus Group workshop on ‘Fixed Term Contracts’, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, on January 16. Fixed-term employment is a contract...
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'Stop Child Labour' sign painted in open hand raised.
LabourSocial Security

Jamaica’s Gains in Addressing Child Labour Commended

Jamaica has been commended by the International Labour Organization (ILO) for strides made in addressing child labour. Speaking with JIS News, Programme Officer for the Regional Initiative, Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour, Resel Melville, said that Jamaica has served as a Pathfinder Country in the global fight against the scourge. These are States that are taking...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a sensitisation session with Members of Parliament to address concerns related to the suitability of candidates on the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), held at the Jamaica Conference Centre today (January 9).
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Concerns Being Raised About Persons Absconding from SAWP in Canada

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says concerns are being raised regarding the increasing number of Jamaican workers absconding on the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) in Canada. “I am calling on Members of Parliament (MPs) to make sure that you have this conversation with your constituents. When we have our Jamaican workers go on the...
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Corporate Communications and Public Relations Manager, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Adrienne Pinnock.
LabourSocial Security

JCPD Deems First Ever Justice Fair for Persons with Disabilities a Success

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) has hailed the first ever justice fair, hosted for persons with disabilities, a success. The event, which was held in December, was hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice. Corporate Communications and Public Relations Manager at the JCPD, Adrienne Pinnock, told JIS News that the fair was well received by members...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), presents Old Shoe Market vendor Cereta Allen (second left), with a cheque valued at $60,000 to assist in replenishing stock lost during a recent fire at the facility in Montego Bay, St. James. Ms. Allen was one of 11 vendors who received cheques from the Ministry on Monday (January 8). Sharing in the moment are (from left) Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Heroy Clarke and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Richard Vernon.
LabourSocial Security

Gov’t Provides Support to Old Shoe Market Vendors

Eleven vendors, who suffered losses from the recent fire at the Old Shoe Market in Montego Bay, St. James, have received $60,000 each from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to aid in the recovery process. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who handed over the cheques on Monday (January 8), said the vendors are the first batch that...
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