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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

Approximately 7,194 Jamaicans were placed in the Overseas Employment Programme for the period April to June 2018, an increase of 5.6 per cent over the corresponding period last year. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, made the...

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.

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).

Eighty More Jamaicans Off To Canada under SAWP

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.

Implementation of Disabilities Act Remains A High Government Priority

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...

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...

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....

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

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Apply for Skills Certificate at Labour Ministry Only

Jamaicans seeking skills certificates to work in another Caribbean territory are advised to submit applications to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Director of the Work Permit Department, Lisa-Ann Grant, said that legitimate, bonafide skills certificates can only be issued by a competent authority. For Jamaica, this is the Ministry’s 1F North...

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.

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Labour Minister Reinforces Commitment to End Child Labour

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the Government is committed to strengthening the capacity of regional labour inspectors to eliminate child labour. She was speaking at the opening of 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...

(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.

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Labour Ministry Strengthening Capacity to Assist Jobseekers

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be strengthening its capacity to assist jobseekers, employers and the general public to secure employment and access related services through the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) Unit. A total of 1,092 persons have been placed in jobs through the Unit since April 2017. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, during...