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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

The Government will be carrying out restoration work on several national monuments, as part of activities for Labour Day, which will be observed on May 23. These include the Workers Monument in downtown Kingston, the Workers Park in Frome, Westmoreland,...
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
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.

Check NWA Before Painting Pedestrian Crossings for Labour Day
A resident in St. Ann points to a building that was affected by the recent heavy rains.
A resident in St. Ann points to a building that was affected by the recent heavy rains.

Labour Ministry Distributing Food and Care Packages

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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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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 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.
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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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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.
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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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More Jamaicans Expected to be Employed

More Jamaicans are expected to be employed within the short to medium term, according to a survey being conducted by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Planning, Research and Monitoring Unit. The key findings for the National Labour Market Survey highlighted in the Ministry’s Annual Performance Report 2016/17, which has been tabled in the House, show that of the...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, giving details of reform activities by the NIS during her contribution in the 2017/18 Sectoral Debate in the House on April 26. Seated is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson.
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Public Awareness Campaign on Job Scams

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will embark on a public awareness campaign to sensitise Jamaicans to job scams. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, made the announcement during her 2017/18 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House on April 26. While applauding the efforts of the 83 licensed employment agencies that have secured more than 9,000...
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