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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., provides an update on Hurricane Melissa relief efforts during a media briefing at Jamaica House on Monday (November 3).

Ministry Distributes Over 30,000 Food Packages in Hurricane Relief Effort

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has, so far, delivered hundreds of relief items and over 30,000 food packages to Jamaicans devastated by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who provided the update during...

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Persons with Disabilities Urged to Contact Labour Ministry

Parish Manager for the Portland office of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Maxwell Hamilton, speaking during a meeting of the Parish Disaster Committee in Port Antonio on October 23.

Portlanders Urged to Bring 72-Hour Emergency Supplies to Shelters

Labour Ministry Prepared for Relief Efforts

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is in discussion with (from left) Cash Transfers Officer World Food Programme (WFP), Lorenzo Nerantzis; Deputy Country Director for the WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office, Daniel Longhurst; and Head of the WFP Jamaica Satellite Office, Dana Sacchetti. Occasion was a courtesy call the WFP team at the Ministry’s offices, 1F North Street office in Kingston on October 15.

PHOTOS: World Food Programme Team Calls on Labour Minister

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (right), presents a token of appreciation on behalf of the Jamaican delegation, to Dr. Joni Musabayana, Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Decent Work Agenda in the Caribbean. Occasion was the 20th ILO American Region Meeting, held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, recently.

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Labour State Minister Reaffirms Jamaica’s Strong Commitment to ILO’s Core Principles

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, has reaffirmed Jamaica’s strong commitment to the core principles of the International Labour Organization (ILO), particularly in promoting decent work, advancing a just transition, and deepening social dialogue. Addressing the 20th American Regional Meeting (ARM) of the ILO, held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic recently, he...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), receives a gift from Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Wang Jinfeng, during a courtesy call at the Ministry

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PHOTOS: China Ambassador Calls at Labour Ministry

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Labour Minister Urges Use of Official Channels for Overseas Employment

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is again urging individuals seeking legitimate employment overseas to use official channels in order to protect themselves from fraudulent schemes and potential exploitation. “It is very important, as we have a lot of scamming. You have many individuals that try to mimic the Ministry, and some of them even [post]...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. ( right), converses with Executive Director of the Jamaica Society for the Blind, Conrad Harris (left), and Director of Stakeholder Engagement at the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), Trevor Prevatt, during a workshop for persons with disabilities, held on Thursday (October 2), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The workshop was part of the CTU Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Week 2025 activities.

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Gov’t Reviewing Proposals to Enhance Telecoms Services for Persons with Disabilities

The Government is currently reviewing proposals designed to enhance telecommunications services for persons with disabilities islandwide. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure while addressing a workshop for persons with disabilities, held on Thursday (October 2) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, as part of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) Information and...

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Jamaicans Urged to Celebrate Older Persons

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is urging all Jamaicans to celebrate the invaluable contributions of the country’s senior citizens. In his message for United Nations International Day of Older Persons on October 1, the Minister said that older people in society are not passive bystanders but powerful agents of change. “Their voices must be heard...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), receives an art piece from Executive Director of the Jamaica Society for the Blind, Conrad Harris, following his keynote address at a workshop for persons with disabilities on Thursday (October 2), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The session was part of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Week 2025.

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Gov’t Prioritises Digital Inclusion for Persons With Disabilities

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be focused on three main priorities over the next 12 to 24 months as it ramps up initiatives to ensure digital inclusion for persons with disabilities. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., in outlining the imperatives, said the first is “access with purpose”, ensuring that every new ICT access point is supported with...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the opening ceremony for the Caribbean Maritime University’s (CMU) Industry/Academics Conference 2025 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (October 1).

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Minister Charles Jr. Urges Strategic Collaboration to Unlock Blue Economy Potential

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is calling for more strategic and coordinated collaboration to fully maximise the potential of a sustainable blue economy. He emphasised that this collaborative approach is critical to driving inclusive economic growth, creating resilient employment opportunities, protecting marine ecosystems and coastal communities, and safeguarding ocean health for future generations. “Our maritime...