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Boxing Day Will Be Observed On Saturday, December 26

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advising that Boxing Day will be observed on Saturday, December 26, 2020. This is in response to a question by the public, whether Monday, December 28 will be observed as a holiday,...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda

Labour Minister Says More Emphasis Must Be Placed On Training

The Abilities Foundation is a division of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security that provides vocational and skills training to persons aged 17 and over with hearing and visual impairments as well as physical and intellectual disabilities.

Labour Ministry Looking to Expand Abilities Foundation Programme

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd left) tours the new state-of-the-art St. Ann parish office of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in St. Ann's Bay, which was officially opened on Thursday (November 12). He is joined by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts-Risden (left); Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda; and Minister of State, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

PM Opens Labour Ministry’s St. Ann Parish Office

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts-Risden, speaks during the signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry and the University of Technology (UTech), on October 23 at the Ministry's North Street address in Kingston.

Labour Ministry to Undertake Project to Enhance the LMIS and ELE

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COVID-19 Labour Market Task Force Gets off the Ground

The government has responded to calls from employers and employees to address issues affecting the Labour Market in light of the Covid19 pandemic. Labour and Social Security Minister, Karl Samuda, has assembled a strong team of experts in a task force to address the issue. Speaking to the group at its first meeting on Monday, Minister Samuda, outlined the scope...

6 years ago Labour

Thieves Target Ministry of Labour In Cheque Fraud

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security, is warning merchants, to be on the lookout for fraudulent cheques purportedly being drawn on its account. According to Public Relations & Communications Director, Vando Palmer, persons have been going around to various businesses, purchasing items and attempting to pay by cheques, drawn on the Ministry’s account. Mr. Palmer says, these cheques are...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (right) and United Nations Children

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PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Courtesy Call

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Stringent Vetting Process for Work Permits – Minister Samuda

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, says that stringent vetting measures will be implemented in the issuing of work permits to foreign nationals. He said that the Ministry has to ensure that permits are not being granted for skill sets that are within the Jamaican labour force. “The business of handing out work permits will not be an...

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (second left), signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish partnership with the University of Technology (UTech) to promote the Labour Market Information System (LMIS) during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s North Street address in Kingston on Friday (October 23). Also signing (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden; and Acting President of the University of Technology (UTech), Professor Colin Gyles. Looking on in the background is Director, Public Relations and Communications in the Ministry, Vando Palmer.

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Labour Ministry Partners with UTech to Prepare Work-Ready Graduates

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is partnering with the University of Technology (UTech) to promote the use of the Labour Market Information System (LMIS) in order to ensure that graduates are fully equipped to meet the demands of the job market. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Friday (Oct. 23), the entities will collaborate to disseminate...

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (second left), exchanges elbow bump greetings with Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters (second right), during a courtesy call by the High Commissioner at the Ministry’s downtown Kingston offices on Wednesday (October 14). Sharing in the moment are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts-Risden; and State Minister, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

6 years ago Labour

PHOTO: Canadian High Commissioner Calls on Labour Minister

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (second left), exchanges elbow bump greetings with Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters (second right), during a courtesy call by the High Commissioner at the Ministry’s downtown Kingston offices on Wednesday (October 14). Sharing in the moment are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts-Risden; and State Minister, Hon....

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (second right) and Executive Member of the Jamaica Household Workers

6 years ago Labour

Labour Ministry and Household Workers’ Union Sign MOU

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Jamaica Household Workers' Union (JHWU) that will promote the services of the Ministry's Labour Market Information System (LMIS) among the Union members. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts-Risden; and Executive Member of the JHWU, Maureen Smith, affixed their...