The administration is seeking to implement the revised pension scheme for government workers no later than April 1, 2017. The new pension benefit system is one of the structural benchmarks set out under the Government’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, said that the proposed Pensions (Public Service) Bill, which was...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the proposed Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill will serve to ensure strict adherence to workplace safety standards. The Bill is being reviewed by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel and is expected to be tabled in Parliament later this year. “The enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health legislation is on...

Fifteen residential care facilities across the island will be the focus of the Child Development Agency’s (CDA) Labour Day project on Monday, May 23. Both private and government-run homes and places of safety will benefit from the day’s activities. Public Relations and Communications Manager at the CDA, Rochelle Dixon, told JIS News that the agency is partnering with the Scotia...

Residents of Morant Bay are expected to participate in the removal of garbage and other debris from the Bamboo River shoreline and gully on Labour Day, May 23. The clean-up exercise was selected by the St. Thomas Labour Day Planning Committee as the parish project for this year.  Approximately 200 persons are expected to participate in the activity. Mayor of...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will stage two special events in commemorating National Workers’ Week, from May 15 to 23. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says these are a panel discussion and a public march, both aimed at heightening public awareness about occupational safety and health in the workplace. She said the engagements are intended to increase knowledge...

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) will be staging a symposium on Friday (May 6) aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of death registration. The event is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the National Housing Trust (NHT) Overtime Building, 4 Park Boulevard, New Kingston. Attendees will be provided with information on how to handle death registration matters,...

The Government is seeking to strengthen its partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on programmes aimed at boosting employment and training for young people. State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, said the National Youth Service (NYS) is working with the IDB to develop a “comprehensive approach” to address youth unemployment through interventions such as apprenticeship...