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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, makes her contribution to 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.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, makes her contribution to 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.

15,000 Jamaicans Employed in Overseas Programme

During the 2015/2016 Fiscal Year, approximately 15,000 Jamaicans were employed in the United States (US) and Canada, under the Overseas Employment Programme. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2016/17...
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.
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.

Labour Minister Proposes Compulsory Use of LMIS
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson (centre), emphasizes a point while addressing managers and staff at the Ministry’s St. Mary parish office in Port Maria on June 23. The occasion was a familiarization visit by Mrs. Robinson.
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson (centre), emphasizes a point while addressing managers and staff at the Ministry’s St. Mary parish office in Port Maria on June 23. The occasion was a familiarization visit by Mrs. Robinson.

Labour Minister says Ministry can be Part of Growth Agenda
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (Left), presents a cheque to St. Thomas flood affected victim, during a brief ceremony held at the Golden Grove Police Station, in the parish on Friday (June 17).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (Left), presents a cheque to St. Thomas flood affected victim, during a brief ceremony held at the Golden Grove Police Station, in the parish on Friday (June 17).

St. Thomas Flood Victims Receive Assistance
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), makes a presentation to St. Ann Parish Dental Surgeon, Dr. Wendy Chuck Francis. Occasion was the St. Ann Health Department’s Staff Recognition Award Ceremony at the Sandcastles Resort, St. Ann, on June 17.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), makes a presentation to St. Ann Parish Dental Surgeon, Dr. Wendy Chuck Francis. Occasion was the St. Ann Health Department’s Staff Recognition Award Ceremony at the Sandcastles Resort, St. Ann, on June 17.

Labour Minister Hails Country’s Workers

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LabourSectoral Debate 2016/2017

$57.5 Million Allocated for Steps to Work and SIP Projects

A sum of $57.5 million will be provided this financial year through the Steps to Work and Social Intervention Programme (SIP) of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, for entrepreneurial assistance to 815 persons. This was revealed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, in her 2016/17 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on June 28. Mrs. Robinson...
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Gov’t Committed to Decent Work Agenda

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says Jamaica is fully committed to the fundamental principles of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Decent Work Agenda. She was addressing the 105th session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday (June 8). The conference themed ‘Building a Future with Decent Work’ was held from May...
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Labour

Child Labour in Spotlight June 12

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will collaborate with the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF), to mark World Day Against Child Labour, on Sunday, June 12. This year’s theme is: ‘End Child Labour in Supply Chains – It’s Everyone’s Business’. The Ministry, JEF and the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) will partner with other key stakeholders in organising community...
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Labour

31,400 More Persons Employed

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica’s (STATIN) Labour Force Survey shows that the number of persons employed as at January 2016 increased by 31,400 to 1,163,600. Further, that the unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent, one percentage point lower than the corresponding period in 2015, and 0.2 percent less than last October. The survey also revealed that the total labour force...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (second left), prepares to cut the ribbon to open the 34th Jamaica Employer Federation (JEF) Annual Business and Workplace Convention, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on May 26. Others (from left) are: President of the Federation, David Wan; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts-Risden and Chairman of the JEF, Wayne Chen.
Labour

OSHA to be Enacted this Year

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is expected to be enacted this fiscal year. This was noted by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, at the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) Business and Workplace Convention, in Montego Bay, on May 26. “The decent work Agenda promoted by the International Labor Organization endorses OSHA as a primary instrument for...
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Labour

PICA Takes Mobile Services to May Pen

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) will be taking its mobile unit service to residents of May Pen and surrounding areas this Saturday (May 28). Between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., residents may visit the car park at Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) May Pen Office, located at 7 Windsor Avenue, to apply for their passports. Deputy Chief Executive Officer of...
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