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Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dionne Jennings, addresses a ceremony to launch Disaster Preparedness Month on June 1 at Jamaica House.
Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dionne Jennings, addresses a ceremony to launch Disaster Preparedness Month on June 1 at Jamaica House.

Govt Prepared for Hurricane Season

With the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season now underway, the ministries and agencies of government responsible for welfare assistance, clearing of roads, and disaster preparedness, are reporting that they are ready for any eventualities. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of...
The $86-million upgraded building which houses the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), located at 95 Hanover Street, downtown Kingston.
The $86-million upgraded building which houses the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), located at 95 Hanover Street, downtown Kingston.

Upgraded ESP Centre to Reach More Children with Disabilities
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahinie Robinson. (FILE)
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahinie Robinson. (FILE)

Focus on Monuments for Labour Day
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dr. Janice Lindsay, addresses a JIS Think Tank on May 18.
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dr. Janice Lindsay, addresses a JIS Think Tank on May 18.

Jamaicans Urged to Clean Up Their Communities on Labour Day
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), enjoys a light moment with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Pearnel Charles (second right); President of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions, Helene Davis Whyte (left); and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation, Brenda Cuthbert. Occasion was the Workers’ Week Panel Discussion held at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (May 19) under the theme ‘Preserving Workers’ Legacy through Health, Safety and Well-Being’.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), enjoys a light moment with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Pearnel Charles (second right); President of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions, Helene Davis Whyte (left); and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation, Brenda Cuthbert. Occasion was the Workers’ Week Panel Discussion held at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (May 19) under the theme ‘Preserving Workers’ Legacy through Health, Safety and Well-Being’.

OSH Bill to Significantly Improve Working Conditions – Minister Robinson

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Statue To Be Commissioned For Workers Monument

A statue is to be commissioned by next year to complete the Workers Monument located in the vicinity of the Kingston Craft Market on Ocean Boulevard, downtown Kingston. This commitment was given by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, at a Rededication and Remembrance ceremony today (May 22), at the site of the monument. The monument...
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Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dr. Janice Lindsay, addresses a JIS Think Tank on May 18.
LabourLocal Government

Check NWA Before Painting Pedestrian Crossings for Labour Day

Community groups planning to paint pedestrian crossings for Labour Day are being urged to check with the National Works Agency (NWA) before embarking on such projects. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dr. Janice Lindsay, said it is the responsibility of the works agency to scientifically map out the locations for the placement of...
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Labour

Activities for Workers’ Week

Several activities will be undertaken to mark Workers’ Week 2017, to pay tribute to Jamaican workers and the important role they play in socio-economic development. The Week will be observed from May 15 to 23 under the theme ‘Restore…Preserve…Beautify’, and the activities will be spearheaded by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. To kick-start the events, a panel discussion...
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A resident in St. Ann points to a building that was affected by the recent heavy rains.
Labour

Labour Ministry Distributing Food and Care Packages

Teams from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security have been distributing food and care packages to persons in some communities, who were severely impacted by the recent heavy rains. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, following a tour of worst-affected communities in St. Catherine, Clarendon and St. Ann on Wednesday (May 16). She informed that persons...
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The Ministry of Labour & Social Security.
Labour

Farm Workers Urged to Exercise Caution

Persons selected for the overseas farm work programme and are being processed today (May 16), are urged to exercise extreme caution as they make their way to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, in downtown Kingston. A Statement from Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Collette Roberts Risden, said the Ministry will endeavour to reschedule the processing of persons who...
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Labour

Labour Ministry Taking Steps to Ensure NIS Remains Viable

The Minister of Labour and Social Security will be taking steps to ensure the long-term viability of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, said since 2007, the NIS has been paying out more for benefits than it has received from contributions, and the last actuarial report had projected that if action is not taken quickly, the...
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Caption: Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (centre), in discussion with Managers at Gebbers Farms in Washington, United States, Catherine Grandy (second right) and Bob Grandy (right), after the Gebbers Farms management and workers academic grants presentation ceremony on May 5 at the Ministry’s North Street office. Listening are Supervisor at Gebbers Farms, Eyon Gayle (left) and Liaison Officer, Sheldon Brown.
Labour

Female Farm Workers Leave For US in June

For the first time, female farmworkers will participate in the Jamaican Overseas Agricultural Programme to the United States this year. A group of 64 women will depart in June for the Gebbers Farms in Brewster, Washington DC. The announcement was made by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, at a ceremony held on May 5 at her...
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