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Minister Charles Jr. to do ‘Thorough Check’ of Canadian Farm Work Programme

Come next week, Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., will be heading to Canada to do a thorough check of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) in which thousands of Jamaicans participate annually. This was disclosed...
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’

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is warmly embraced by 105-year-old Julina McDonald, during a visit to her home in May Pen, Clarendon on Friday (Oct. 20). Minister Charles Jr. paid a special visit to the centenarian and presented her with a gift basket.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is warmly embraced by 105-year-old Julina McDonald, during a visit to her home in May Pen, Clarendon on Friday (Oct. 20). Minister Charles Jr. paid a special visit to the centenarian and presented her with a gift basket.

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Visits Centenarian
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).
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).

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Addresses Launch of CVSS’ Aim Initiative
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS)  Think Tank,  today (October 11). 
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS)  Think Tank,  today (October 11). 

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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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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left), share a light moment with 101-year-old Francis Knight while visiting her home in Kingston on October 3. The visit, which included the presentation of a gift basket, was part of activities for Senior Citizens’ Month.  
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PHOTOS: Minister Charles Visits Senior Citizens

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left), share a light moment with 101-year-old Francis Knight while visiting her home in Kingston on October 3. The visit, which included the presentation of a gift basket, was part of activities for Senior Citizens’ Month.  
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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
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Upgrading Works Under Way at Annotto Bay Hospital

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and St. Mary South Eastern Member of Parliament (MP), Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says upgrading works are in progress at the Annotto Bay Hospital in the parish. “We are currently constructing two new blocks at the hospital. One will house the orthopaedic wing, the lab and administrative area, and...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), shakes hands with St. George’s College student Demetri Callum, during the presentation of a cheque to the youngster on Monday (October 2) at the school. The presentation came in response to a request for assistance in covering the cost of Mr. Callum’s studies. Sharing the moment are (from left) Chief Technical Director in the Labour Ministry, Audrey Deer Williams; Permanent Secretary, Colette Roberts Risden; and St. George’s College Principal, Margaret Campbell. 
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PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Presents Cheque to St. George’s College Student

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), shakes hands with St. George’s College student Demetri Callum, during the presentation of a cheque to the youngster on Monday (October 2) at the school. The presentation came in response to a request for assistance in covering the cost of Mr. Callum’s studies. Sharing the moment are (from left)...
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