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Chief Technical Director of the Jamaica Productivity Centre, Tamar Nelson
Chief Technical Director of the Jamaica Productivity Centre, Tamar Nelson

JPC Stages Productivity Forum on June 20

The upcoming Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) Productivity Forum promises to be informative and transformative, says Chief Technical Director of the entity, Tamar Nelson. “This forum will be used to share any insight, research, advancement and data on productivity,” she told...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second left), participates in the symbolic handover of a cheque valued at $600,000, donated by Jamaican workers at the Gebbers Farms in Washington, United States (US), to 20 grade-10 students pursuing agricultural studies from high schools in St. Catherine. The function was held on Monday (June 12) at the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Regional Office in Old Harbour in the parish. Others (from left) are Regional Director with the Ministry of Education and Youth, Sophia Forbes Hall; Supervisor on Gebbers Farms, Eyon Gayle; student at Glengoffe High School, Lamear Hamilton, and student at the Dinthill Technical High School, Jessica Reid.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second left), participates in the symbolic handover of a cheque valued at $600,000, donated by Jamaican workers at the Gebbers Farms in Washington, United States (US), to 20 grade-10 students pursuing agricultural studies from high schools in St. Catherine. The function was held on Monday (June 12) at the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Regional Office in Old Harbour in the parish. Others (from left) are Regional Director with the Ministry of Education and Youth, Sophia Forbes Hall; Supervisor on Gebbers Farms, Eyon Gayle; student at Glengoffe High School, Lamear Hamilton, and student at the Dinthill Technical High School, Jessica Reid.

US Farm Workers Make Donation to St. Catherine Agriculture Students
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Combating Child Labour is Everyone’s Responsibility – Minister Charles Jr.
Chairman of the Recovery Planning Committee, National Disaster Risk Management Council and Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, addresses the working session of the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on May 25.
Chairman of the Recovery Planning Committee, National Disaster Risk Management Council and Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, addresses the working session of the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on May 25.

Feasibility Study for Unemployment Insurance Completed
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes a presentation to veteran advocate for domestic workers’ rights, Shirley Pryce, during the labour relations awards banquet held on Friday, May 18, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes a presentation to veteran advocate for domestic workers’ rights, Shirley Pryce, during the labour relations awards banquet held on Friday, May 18, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

PHOTOS: Labour Relations Awards Banquet

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, listens to the concerns expressed by a security guard during a town hall meeting with security guards on Wednesday (May 17) at the Chinese Benevolent Association in St. Andrew.
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Minister Samuda Pledges to Defend Rights of Security Guards

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, says that security guards who come to the Ministry with a legitimate claim relating to their employment contract will be given a fair hearing and assessment of their case. He gave the commitment at a town hall with security guards on Wednesday (May 17), where he pledged to defend the rights...
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Director of the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Lyndon Ford.
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Ministry of Labour Hosts Job Fairs May 17-18

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), through its Labour Market Information System (LMIS), will host two job fairs on May 17 and 18 at its location, 1F North Street in Kingston. Several hiring companies will be on hand to process applications and conduct interviews. Speaking with JIS News, Director of the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE), at the MLSS,...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden (right), speaks with Divisional Director for Industrial Relations, Gillian Corrodus, during a sensitisation workshop on workers rights for operators in the industrial security sector held on May 12, at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in St. Andrew.
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PHOTOS: Sensitisation Workshop on Workers Rights

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden (right), speaks with Divisional Director for Industrial Relations, Gillian Corrodus, during a sensitisation workshop on workers rights for operators in the industrial security sector held on May 12, at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in St. Andrew.
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Divisional Director of Industrial Relations and Allied Services, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Gillian Corrodus.
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Persons Encouraged to Participate in Workers’ Week Activities

Persons are being encouraged to participate in activities marking Workers’ Week 2023.  The Week will be observed from May 14 to 23 under the theme: ‘Celebrating 85 Years of Labour Relations in Jamaica’.  Divisional Director for Industrial Relations and Allied Services at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Gillian Corrodus, says Workers’ Week is very significant, as it reflects...
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Acting Manager at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s St. Thomas office, Othniel Smith.
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NIS Pensioners Urged to Submit Life Certificate By Due Date

Pensioners in St. Thomas have been urged to submit their National Insurance Scheme (NIS) life certificates on or before the due dates, to continue receiving their benefits. Speaking today (May 11) at the monthly sitting of the parish’s Municipal Corporation, Acting Manager at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s St. Thomas office, Othniel Smith, said his team is willing...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaking in the House of Representatives on May 9.
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Rate Increases Announced for Workers

Rate increases have been announced for workers, including household employees and industrial security guards, effective June 1, 2023. Consequently, the national minimum wage will move from $9,000 to $13,000 per 40-hour work week. Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, made the announcement while addressing the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 9). He advised that the new single...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), participates in a tree-planting exercise on the lawns of Jamaica House alongside Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. Occasion was the launch of Labour Day and Workers’ Week 2023 at the Office of the Prime Minister.
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Ministries Collaborate to Lead Activities for Labour Day and Workers’ Week

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the activities planned for Labour Day and Workers’ Week 2023 are a true representation of collaboration across government. Several ministries will be working together for the successful execution of projects that will be undertaken across the island under the theme ‘Plant a tree… for life: Promoting climate change mitigation,...
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