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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, speaking at the quarterly press briefing held at the Ministry’s North Street Offices on Tuesday (September 4).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, speaking at the quarterly press briefing held at the Ministry’s North Street Offices on Tuesday (September 4).

Reduction in Work Permits Granted to Foreigners

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is reporting a reduction in work permits granted to foreigners. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, said that 1,334 permits were granted for the period April to June, 2018 and of that number, 831...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, addresses journalists at quarterly press briefing, held at the Ministry’s North Street Offices, today (September 4).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, addresses journalists at quarterly press briefing, held at the Ministry’s North Street Offices, today (September 4).

7,194 Persons Placed in Overseas Employment Programme from April to June
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), presents participant, Martha Corbett-Baugh, with a certificate of participation for successfully completing an intensive training programme for Spanish language practitioners, at the Shortwood Teachers’ College in St. Andrew, on August 21.
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), presents participant, Martha Corbett-Baugh, with a certificate of participation for successfully completing an intensive training programme for Spanish language practitioners, at the Shortwood Teachers’ College in St. Andrew, on August 21.

Government Seeking to Transform Jamaica into A Multilingual Country
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson (6th right), poses with members of the farm work programme in Albany, New York, USA, during a visit on Tuesday, August 14.
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson (6th right), poses with members of the farm work programme in Albany, New York, USA, during a visit on Tuesday, August 14.

Gov’t Looking to Strengthen Jamaica-USA Seasonal Work Programme
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (third left), and High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters (left), affix Canadian pins to the lapels of Jamaicans who will be taking up employment opportunities in Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) this year. They are (from second left), Trevor Jackson, and Damion Parkes. Waiting to be pinned (at right) is Sylvern Prince. Occasion was a send-off ceremony for 80 Jamaicans to Canada held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Services Centre in downtown Kingston on Friday (August 3).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (third left), and High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters (left), affix Canadian pins to the lapels of Jamaicans who will be taking up employment opportunities in Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) this year. They are (from second left), Trevor Jackson, and Damion Parkes. Waiting to be pinned (at right) is Sylvern Prince. Occasion was a send-off ceremony for 80 Jamaicans to Canada held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Services Centre in downtown Kingston on Friday (August 3).

Eighty More Jamaicans Off To Canada under SAWP

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Back-to-School Grant for PATH Students

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has introduced a Back-to-School grant of $3,500 per student who is on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). This is being done as part of efforts to improve the social safety net programmes and to increase the level of support provided to poor families. The initiative was announced by Portfolio...
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NIF Continues to Maximise Returns – Minister

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the National Insurance Fund (NIF) continues its primary focus to maximise returns, within acceptable risk limits, while maintaining a level of liquidity to facilitate the timely payments of National Insurance Scheme (NIS) benefits. Speaking at a quarterly press briefing held at the Ministry’s North Street Offices today (September 4), the...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, speaking during the second staging of the Ministry’s employers’ consultation under the theme ‘Workability’, at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters, Mona, St. Andrew, on July 26.
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Implementation of Disabilities Act Remains A High Government Priority

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says the implementation of the Disabilities Act remains a high priority for the Government. The Disabilities Act makes provisions to safeguard and enhance the welfare of persons with disabilities across Jamaica. “This legislation protects and promotes the equal rights of the disabled and prohibits discrimination against...
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Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, addressing Tuesday’s (July 24) sitting of the House of Representatives.
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House of Representatives Approves Minimum Wage Increases

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 24), approved two motions that will increase the national minimum wage, and the minimum wage for industrial security guards. The motions, which fall under the Minimum Wage Act and were piloted by Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, are the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Order, 2018, and the Minimum Wage Industrial...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses participants during the Ministry
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Gov’t Improving Access to Employment for Persons with Disabilities

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says that the Government is working to ensure that persons with disabilities (PWDs) have greater access to skills training and employment opportunities. He said that alliances are being forged with employers for the inclusion of more PWDs in the workplace. Mr. Mayne noted that PWDs remain one...
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Ministry Seeking to Register More NIS Contributors

The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) is looking to increase the number of persons registered by 15 per cent for this fiscal year. This would see an additional 57,384 persons registered with the Scheme. This information is included in the 2018/2019 projections in the Annual Performance Report recently published by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. A total of 49,899...
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Acting Director, Electronic Labour Exchange Department in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dahlia Green (right), observes as young people from Denham Town, Kingston, complete a form. Occassion was an orientation session on Wednesday (July 4) at Medallion Hall Hotel in St. Andrew.
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Labour Ministry Preparing 60 Youngsters from Denham Town for Job Market

Sixty youth from the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) in Denham Town, Kingston, are benefiting from training geared towards preparing them for the job market. The intervention, being carried out by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, got under way on Wednesday (July 4) with a registration, orientation and motivational session at the Medallion Hall Hotel in St. Andrew....
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