The Rose Heights Community Centre in Montego Bay has been designated as the St. James Labour Day Parish Project, with renovation works planned to enhance the facility for residents and community activities. The planned works include re-roofing, painting, and extensive cleaning of the facility, which sustained significant damage and was left in a deplorable state following the passage of Hurricane...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is encouraging Jamaicans across the island to participate in Labour Day 2026 activities under the theme ‘One People, One Purpose, In All Things Jamaica Wins’. Labour Day will be observed on Monday (May 25), as May 23, the designated date, falls on a Saturday this year. In an interview with...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is calling for national support for Labour Day 2026, with a focus on restoring sports, early-childhood, and community facilities impacted by Hurricane Melissa. She emphasises that the national effort will require volunteerism, unity, and a shared commitment to rebuilding stronger, more resilient community spaces, especially with the hurricane season approaching....

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has lauded Jamaican workers for their continued contribution to national development as the country observes Workers’ Week from May 17 to 25. He said workers across all sectors remain central to Jamaica’s progress, noting that their daily service continues to impact lives and strengthen communities. “Heartfelt thanks to our Jamaican...

As Jamaica observes Workers’ Week 2026 and prepares for Labour Day activities across the island, citizens are being urged to reclaim the spirit of volunteerism and community action. This call was made during the Workers’ Week and Labour Day Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday (May 17) at The Bible Way Apostolic Church in Brompton, St. Elizabeth. Government representatives, cultural officials,...

 

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will undertake work at the Franklin Town Primary School and Sir William Grant Monument on Labour Day, Monday, May 25, 2026. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, made the disclosure during Tuesday’s (May 12) meeting of the KSAMC, downtown Kingston. He said that the projects are also in observance of Africa Day,...