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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

Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, believes the Ministry of Labour and Social Security can be repositioned as a flagship component within the Government’s economic growth agenda. “I believe that if we fulfil our mandate by advancing programmes that are already...

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.

Labour Minister Hails Country’s Workers

Jamaican Businesses Urged to Avoid Any Child Labour Linkages in their Supply Chain

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.

OSHA to be Enacted this Year

10 years ago Labour

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...

10 years ago 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...

10 years ago 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...

10 years ago 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...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), listens as Chief Executive Officer of Kingston Wharves Limited, Grantley Stephenson, outlines the operations of the entity, during a tour of Port Bustamante on Wednesday (May 25). At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden.

10 years ago Labour

Labour Minister Hails JIC as Good Industrial Relations Model

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, has hailed the Joint Industrial Council (JIC) of the port of Kingston as a model for good industrial relations. Addressing the monthly meeting of the council at the downtown Kingston headquarters of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) on May 25, she said JIC has dedicated itself to harmonious work...

Centenarians George Thompson (left) and James Hall, are in lively conversation at a function to honour six centenarians from Kingston and St. Andrew, hosted by the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) on May 20, at the Church of God of Jamaica on Constant Spring Road.

10 years ago Labour

Six Centenarians from Kingston and St. Andrew Honoured

Six centenarians from Kingston and St. Andrew have been recognised by the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) for a combined 618 years of contribution to the growth and development of the country. They are: George Thompson, 106; Ethel Lawrence, 104; Isabella Lewis, 103; Lenore Harrison and Lena Hemmings, 102; and James Hall, 101. At a function held on May...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), addresses journalists after his tour of Ocho Rios, in St. Ann, recently. At right is Minister of Labour and Social Security, and member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

10 years ago LabourTourism

Additional $175 Million to be spent in Ocho Rios

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says an additional $175 million is to be spent in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, to make the resort town more marketable and attractive to cruise ship and stopover visitors. Following a recent tour of the area, Mr. Bartlett said the town will be given a complete makeover. Some $400 million had already been allocated for...