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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Mrs. Colette Roberts-Risden (centre), in conversation with Parish Organiser for the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) in St. Andrew, Ingrid Hardy (left) and Guardian Life Executive Agent, Fay Hutchinson (right), during the launch of the NCSC’s series of Retirement Planning Seminars, on August 10 at Medallion Hall Hotel, in Kingston.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Mrs. Colette Roberts-Risden (centre), in conversation with Parish Organiser for the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) in St. Andrew, Ingrid Hardy (left) and Guardian Life Executive Agent, Fay Hutchinson (right), during the launch of the NCSC’s series of Retirement Planning Seminars, on August 10 at Medallion Hall Hotel, in Kingston.

NCSC Launches Retirement Planning Seminars

The National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) launched its series of 13 Retirement Planning Seminars yesterday (August 10), at Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston. The seminars, to be held islandwide, are aimed at educating Jamaicans about planning for retirement. Persons...

Retirement Planning Seminars to be Held Islandwide
Minister of Labour, and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson presents a gift package to the oldest female living in Jericho, Hanover, 96-year-old Essie Willocks, during a recognition dinner for senior citizens of that community on Sunday, July 31. The dinner was held at the Tryall Club in the parish.
Minister of Labour, and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson presents a gift package to the oldest female living in Jericho, Hanover, 96-year-old Essie Willocks, during a recognition dinner for senior citizens of that community on Sunday, July 31. The dinner was held at the Tryall Club in the parish.

Labour and Social Security Minister Promotes Healthy Lifestyle Among Elderly
From left: Acting Executive Director, Jamaica Association on Intellectual Disabilities (JAID), Christine Rodriguez; President of JAID, Sonia Jackson; After-sales Manager, Elis Jimenez; and Supply Chain Director, Erick Gutierrez, hold the US$10,000 cheque donated to the special needs institution towards the installation of a state-of-the-art wheelchair lift. The cheque presentation ceremony was held on July 26 at JAID’s 7 Golding Avenue address in St. Andrew.
From left: Acting Executive Director, Jamaica Association on Intellectual Disabilities (JAID), Christine Rodriguez; President of JAID, Sonia Jackson; After-sales Manager, Elis Jimenez; and Supply Chain Director, Erick Gutierrez, hold the US$10,000 cheque donated to the special needs institution towards the installation of a state-of-the-art wheelchair lift. The cheque presentation ceremony was held on July 26 at JAID’s 7 Golding Avenue address in St. Andrew.

Magna Motors Donates US$10,000 for Wheelchair Lift at Intellectual Disabilities Association
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

Independence Day to be Observed on Saturday as Scheduled

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Members of the graduating class perform at the Valedictory Service of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) on Wednesday, July 13 at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica on Central Avenue, in Kingston.
Labour

Issues of the Disabled to be Given Priority

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says that issues affecting the disabled are high on the Government’s agenda. “Recently, I announced a new 17-member Management Board for the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities. This Board has the task of establishing the Disputes Tribunal and developing the Codes of Practice to accompany the Disabilities Act. We are...
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Labour

New Group to Advocate for the Disabled

A new partnership has been established to advance the inclusion agenda of the disability sector. The group of approximately 60 members from agencies serving persons with disabilities (PWDs) – Jamaica Empowerment Partners for Persons with Disabilities (JEPP) – was formed in May. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, speaking at the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) valedictory service,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), along with Group Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy, Senator Don Wehby (2nd left), congratulate winners of the GraceKennedy/Heather Little-White Household Worker of the Year Award, Michael Lawson (left) and Millicent Clunis. The award luncheon was held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on June 30. The Prime Minister gave the keynote address.
LabourPrime Minister

PM Pledges to Speed up Ratification of Domestic Workers Convention

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be moving quickly to ratify the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention on Domestic Workers. Giving the keynote address at the GraceKennedy/Heather Little-White Household Worker of the Year Award luncheon at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston today (June 30), Mr. Holness said he recognises the value of Jamaica...
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LabourSectoral Debate 2016/2017

Labour Ministry Staff for Mediation Training

Thirty staff members at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security will receive training next month, to effectively mediate industrial disputes between employers and workers. The training will be offered through collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO). The disclosure was made by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, during her Sectoral Debate presentation in the House...
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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Damian Cox (left), is greeted by President of the Caribbean Employers’ Confederation, Wayne Chen, during a business seminar themed ‘End Child Labour in Supply Chains’, held at the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) office on June 29. Mr. Cox delivered the address of Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson.
Labour

Companies Urged to Help Eliminate Child Labour

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says Jamaican companies need to put measures in place to identify and stop cases of child labour. “Companies that are at risk of being involved, knowingly or unwittingly in child labour, must have appropriate policy commitments that are embodied throughout the business with due-diligence processes to identify, prevent, manage and account...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, makes a point during her presentation in the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 28. In the background are Members of Parliament, Zavia Mayne (left) and Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.
Health & WellnessLabourSectoral Debate 2016/2017

Occupational Safety and Health Policy to be Completed this Year

The National Occupational Safety and Health policy, as well as the Public Sector Occupational Safety and Health policy, are to be completed this financial year. This was revealed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, while making her contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 28. “A safe and healthy workforce...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.
LabourSectoral Debate 2016/2017

Gov’t Allocates $29 Billion for Social Protection

The Government has increased the allocation for social protection programmes to $29 billion for the 2016/17 fiscal year, which is $2 billion more than the previous period. Of this amount, $6.5 billion is for the provision of safety net initiatives through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, representing a nine per cent increase. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, said...
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