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State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses participants during the Ministry's consultation on creating access to job opportunities for persons with disabilities at the Sandals Royal Plantation hotel, Ocho Rios, on Thursday, (July 19)

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...

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.

Labour Ministry Preparing 60 Youngsters from Denham Town for Job Market

Director of the Work Permit Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Lisa-Ann Grant.

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), pins an anti child labour button on the jacket of Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (right), at the opening ceremony for a ‘Training of Trainers Workshop’ on Labour Inspection, with a focus on Child Labour, and Occupational Safety and Health held on July 2 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. At centre is Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Jamaica, His Excellency Carlos Alberto M. Den Hartog.

Labour Minister Reinforces Commitment to End Child Labour

(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, emphasies a point during her contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 26.

Labour Ministry Strengthening Capacity to Assist Jobseekers

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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...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (second left), shakes hands with Senior Director, Civil Society and Education at Winrock International, David Dobrowolski (second right) at the launch of the Country Level Engagement and Assistance to Reduce Child Labour (CLEAR II) Project in Jamaica on Tuesday (June 26) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. Looking on are Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts-Risden (left) and Political/Economic Officer, United States Embassy, Daniel Walker.

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Training For Judges and Prosecutors in Handling Child-Labour Cases

Judges and prosecutors will benefit from training on how to handle child-labour cases. The training is a core activity under the Country Level Engagement and Assistance to Reduce Child Labour (CLEAR II) Project, which was launched at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Tuesday (June 26). The initiative, being undertaken through collaboration with Winrock International and Lawyers...

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Labour Market Information System App to be Launched

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be launching a Labour Market Information System (LMIS) app by the end of 2018. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, made the announcement during her 2018/19 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on June 26. This app will allow employers and jobseekers to register their vacancies and résumés, respectively. Regarding the...

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IDT Western Division to Become Operational Durng 2018/19 Fiscal Year

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the Industrial Disputes Tribunal’s (IDT) Western Division will become operational by the end of the 2018/19 financial year. “We have recently found a location and should have the IDT Montego Bay Division up and running by (then),” she said. The Minister made the announcement during her 2018/19 Sectoral Debate presentation...

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OSHA Top Priority for New Legislative Year

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says passage of the proposed Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) will be a top priority for the Government during the 2018/19 legislative year. The Bill, which was tabled in Parliament during the 2018/19 fiscal year, aims to secure the safety and health of all employees in the workplace. Mrs. Robinson said...

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Labour Ministry to Step up Productivity Thrust

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is stepping up measures to improve workplace productivity. “Increase in productivity is necessary for sustainable economic development, competitiveness, job creation and prosperity,” said portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, in her contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 26. “The nation’s understanding and awareness of the importance of...

(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, addressing today

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Twenty Per Cent Increase in NIS Payment

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, has announced that old-age benefits payable under the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) will be increased by 20 per cent. Making her contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 26, Mrs. Robinson noted that the payment will move from $2,800 per week to $3,400 per week and will...