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Chairperson, Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Trisha Williams-Singh, speaks at the Horizon Park Primary and Infant School’s Retirees Appreciation Banquet, held at The Knutsford Court Hotel on Teachers’ Day, Wednesday (May 8).
Chairperson, Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Trisha Williams-Singh, speaks at the Horizon Park Primary and Infant School’s Retirees Appreciation Banquet, held at The Knutsford Court Hotel on Teachers’ Day, Wednesday (May 8).

Chairman of ECC Calls on Jamaicans to Support Basic Schools on Labour Day

As Jamaicans gear up to give their time, effort and financial contributions towards projects on Labour Day, May 23, Chairperson, Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Trisha Williams-Singh, is calling on persons to support basic schools across the island on the day....
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, speaks at the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) 37th Annual Business and Workplace Convention and Expo, at Moon Palace Jamaica Resort and Spa in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on May 9.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, speaks at the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) 37th Annual Business and Workplace Convention and Expo, at Moon Palace Jamaica Resort and Spa in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on May 9.

Labour Minister Says Osh Law Will Be A Reality Soon
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses attendees at the launch of Workers’ Week and Labour Day 2019 activities, at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (May 7). For both events this year, focus will be placed on the safety of the nation’s children.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses attendees at the launch of Workers’ Week and Labour Day 2019 activities, at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (May 7). For both events this year, focus will be placed on the safety of the nation’s children.

Government Commits to Protecting the Rights of Workers
Members of staff of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security Manchester Parish Office singing at the 53rd anniversary thanksgiving service for the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), on Sunday (April 28) at the Mandeville New Testament Church of God in Manchester. The NIS is a compulsory contributory funded social security scheme covering all employed persons in Jamaica. It is administered under the National Insurance Act.
Members of staff of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security Manchester Parish Office singing at the 53rd anniversary thanksgiving service for the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), on Sunday (April 28) at the Mandeville New Testament Church of God in Manchester. The NIS is a compulsory contributory funded social security scheme covering all employed persons in Jamaica. It is administered under the National Insurance Act.

PHOTOS: Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) Anniversary
Project Director, Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), Elsa Marks Willis (left) looks at the array of food items at the Abilities Foundation
Project Director, Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), Elsa Marks Willis (left) looks at the array of food items at the Abilities Foundation's Food Bank in St. Andrew. Occasion was Thursday's (March 28) first distribution from the Food Bank, which was set up by the Kiwanis Division 23 East to assist the disabled community. Others (from second left) are Lieutenant Governor, Kiwanis Division 23 East, Pam Rodney White; District Governor, Kiwanis Eastern Canada and the Caribbean, Melford Clarke; and Project Chair, Sheron Gilzean.

Implementation of Disabilities Act a Priority for 2019/20

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), greets Senior Volunteer, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Tobita Kenji, when he visited the Ministry on North Street in Kingston, on Wednesday (March 20). The visit came after a press tour of the Work Permit Department, which was held on March 11 and hosted by the Jamaica Productivity Centre, which has partnered with JICA since 2009 to improve firm-based and national productivity.
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PHOTOS: JICA Senior Volunteer visits with the Minister of Labour and Social Security

  Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (centre), introduces Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts-Risden, to Senior Volunteer, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Tobita Kenji, when he visited the Ministry on North Street in Kingston, on Wednesday (March 20). The visit came after a press tour of the Work Permit Department, which was held on March...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts-Risden, speaking at the National Consumers League public forum held at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica
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More NIS Pensioners to Receive Payments Through Direct Deposits

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts-Risden, says the Ministry is looking to increase the number of National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners receiving payments through direct deposits to 30 per cent in 2019/2020. “We have over 110,000 pensioners... . We have roughly 20 per cent of our pensioners receiving payments directly to their bank accounts....
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Director of the Work Permit Division in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Lisa-Ann Grant (second right), points to a chart outlining documents processed by the unit during February. Looking on (from left) are Chief Technical Director at the Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC), Tamar Nelson; Senior Investigator in the Division, Suzette Shorter; and Production Engineer from Japan, Atsuo Kanai. Occasion was a media tour of the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston on March 11, to highlight projects being undertaken through partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
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Increased Productivity By Work Permit Department

The Work Permit Department in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security is experiencing significant efficiency in operations under its Productivity Improvement Project implemented in December 2016. Spearheaded by the Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC), through partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the project is boosting productivity through business process re-engineering. It is part of a thrust to modernise...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (front row, centre); and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (front row, right), were part of a Jamaican delegation, which met with senior executives from Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) in Kingston last week, headed by Chief Executive Officer of Royal Caribbean International, Michael Bayley (front row, 2nd left); and Associate Vice President, Global Public Relations for Royal Caribbean International, Tracy Quan (front row, left). In the back row, from left are: Senior Adviser/Strategist in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright; RCCL
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Royal Caribbean Wants More Jamaican Workers

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says senior executives of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL), the second largest cruise company in the world, have advised that they are in need of more Jamaican workers. Minister Robinson was part of a delegation, led by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, which hosted a high-level team from RCCL...
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The new Ministry of Labour and Social Security Hanover parish office, located at Bustamante Square in Lucea, which was officially opened on February 28.
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Labour Ministry to Upgrade Parish Offices

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says that a number of parish offices across the island will be upgraded and renovated in short order. “Having gone around the island and looked at them, I realised that most of them have outgrown their useful capacity and also, we have a large number of disabled persons, who must access...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), speaks with Deputy Mayor of Morant Bay, Lenworth Rawle, at the launch of the ‘Labour Department and You’ Road Show, which was held at the Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on Tuesday (February 26). The initiative is aimed at bringing the services of the department to citizens across the island, as well as to heighten awareness about its programmes and policies.
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PHOTOS: Labour Department and You Roadshow

  Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), speaks with Country Coordinator of Winrock International, Cheryl Davis Ivey, at the launch of the ‘Labour Department and You’ Road Show, which was held at the Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on Tuesday (February 26). The initiative is aimed at bringing the services of the department...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (second right), listens to scholarship recipient, Labour Market Information System (LMIS) Adoption School Initiative, Evaughn McKenzie (left), at The Mico University College (MUC) on Tuesday (February 19). Occasion was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry and MUC. Others (from second left) are Guild President, MUC, Larey Graham; President, MUC, Dr. Asburn Pinnock and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden.
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Mico to Offer New Programmes

As The Mico University College moves towards achieving full university status, new programmes will be offered that are geared towards training students for new jobs that have been surfacing globally. President, Dr. Asburn Pinnock, made the announcement at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security at the institution on Tuesday (February...
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