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Director, Child Labour Unit at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and member of the National Planning Committee for National Workers’ Week and Labour Day, Marva Pringle-Ximinnies, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 17, at the company’s head office.
Director, Child Labour Unit at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and member of the National Planning Committee for National Workers’ Week and Labour Day, Marva Pringle-Ximinnies, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 17, at the company’s head office.

Panel Discussion on ‘New World of Work’ May 18

Members of the public are invited to a panel discussion on the ‘New world of work’, on Wednesday, May 18, at the Liguanea Club from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.             Lecturer in Sociology at the University of the West...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

Employers Urged to Consider Phased Retirement of Workers
Head of the Logistics Unit in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Dr. Eric Deans (right), is engaged in discussion with (from left): Deputy Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Richard Lumsden; Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Dr. Fritz Pinnock; and Senior Vice President and Global Advisor for Ports and Infrastructure at Nathan Associates Inc., Dr. Paul Kent, during a recent Vision Formulation Workshop for the Logistics Hub Initiative at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Head of the Logistics Unit in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Dr. Eric Deans (right), is engaged in discussion with (from left): Deputy Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Richard Lumsden; Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Dr. Fritz Pinnock; and Senior Vice President and Global Advisor for Ports and Infrastructure at Nathan Associates Inc., Dr. Paul Kent, during a recent Vision Formulation Workshop for the Logistics Hub Initiative at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Logistics Hub Master Plan Being Developed
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), exchanges greetings with 2015 GraceKennedy/Heather Little-White Household Worker of the Year awardee, Rosetta Steer at the launch the 2016 programme at the company’s Harbour Street headquarters, Downtown Kingston on Friday, May 6.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), exchanges greetings with 2015 GraceKennedy/Heather Little-White Household Worker of the Year awardee, Rosetta Steer at the launch the 2016 programme at the company’s Harbour Street headquarters, Downtown Kingston on Friday, May 6.

Household Workers Unsung Heroes – Minister Robinson
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses the launch of National Workers’ Week and Labour Day, at the Office of the Prime Minister on May 6. National Workers’ Week will be observed from May 15 to 23 under the theme: ‘For Health’s Sake, Keep It Clean’.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses the launch of National Workers’ Week and Labour Day, at the Office of the Prime Minister on May 6. National Workers’ Week will be observed from May 15 to 23 under the theme: ‘For Health’s Sake, Keep It Clean’.

Portmore Communities to Benefit from National Labour Day Project

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Finance & Public ServiceLabour

New Public Sector Pension Scheme by April 2017

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...
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Labour

OSH Legislation Will Ensure Strict Adherence to Workplace Safety – Robinson

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...
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Labour

15 Homes to Benefit From CDA’s Labour Day Project

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...
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LabourSocial Security

Labour and Social Security Ministry to Mark Workers’ Week with Special Events

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...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) and Deputy Keeper of the Records, Deirdre English Gosse. (FILE)
JIS Think TankLabour

RGD Needs $350 Million to Complete Digitization

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) needs more than $350 million to complete digitization of all its records. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 3, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the RGD, Deirdre English Gosse, explained that digitization is a very expensive process that will require investment. “We would like stakeholders to invest in the agency’s efforts to digitize...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) and Deputy Keeper of the Records, Deidre English Gosse, provides details about the entity’s inaugural Civil Registration and Identity Management Conference during a JIS Think Tank on May 3. The event will be held from July 6 to 8 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James.
JIS Think TankLabour

RGD to Stage Symposium on the Importance of Death Registration

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,...
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