The Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill is tabled this year. This legislation is geared at securing the safety and health of all Jamaican workers. This was stated by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the 2017-18 Throne Speech in Parliament on February 9. The Government...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) says that New Year’s Day will be observed on Monday, January 2, 2017. Director of Legal Services at the Ministry, Camille Bennett-Campbell, told JIS News that according to the law, if New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday, then the following day, Monday, would be observed as a public holiday. “The holidays...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the Government is committed to a long-term action plan aimed at supporting the development of persons with disabilities. “The groundwork has been laid with the passage of the National Disability Act. Inclusive social services, disability rights and targeted service provisions are all part of this legislation,” she pointed out. Mrs....

Work is expected to begin in January 2017 on the codes and regulations for the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD). Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, made the disclosure at the national church service for Disabilities Awareness Week held recently at the Grace Baptist Church in May Pen, Clarendon. She said the work should be...

Community Based Rehabilitation Jamaica (CBRJ), which is dedicated to children with disabilities, has honoured 23 persons and entities that have helped to transform the lives of persons with disabilities. Speaking at a special event, held recently at the Arians Restaurant in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, Acting Managing Director of the Group, Sandra Long-White, said the awardees have contributed to the...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has taken its Career and Parenting Pilot Project to the Robert Lightbourne High School in St. Thomas. Over the next five years, the students and their parents will benefit from assistance in making wise career choices. At the launch of the project on December 7, students from grades seven to nine were advised...

Arising from public enquiries, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) wishes to advise that Christmas Day - a Public Holiday - will be observed on Monday, December 26, 2016, while Boxing Day will be observed on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. This is in accordance with the Holidays (Public General) Act, which stipulates that when Christmas Day (December 25th)...