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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts-Risden (centre), look at something in a document being pointed out by Administrator, Canadian Flight Department, Overseas Employment Services Centre, Claudett Barnett. The new Labour Minister was on a tour of the Centre’s East Street location in downtown Kingston today (December 16) to familiarise himself with portfolio matters.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts-Risden (centre), look at something in a document being pointed out by Administrator, Canadian Flight Department, Overseas Employment Services Centre, Claudett Barnett. The new Labour Minister was on a tour of the Centre’s East Street location in downtown Kingston today (December 16) to familiarise himself with portfolio matters.

Labour Minister Pleased with Operations at Overseas Employment Centre

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says he is pleased with operations at the Overseas Employment Programme, which deals with the processing of workers for the Seasonal Agricultural Employment (Farm Work) Programmes. Citing improvements in processing...
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addresses members of staff at the Ministry
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addresses members of staff at the Ministry's Falmouth offices in Trelawny, during a familiarization tour on December 11. He also visited Melia Braco Village Resort, owned by the National Insurance Fund (NIF).

Minister Pleased With Work on NIF Hotel
Minister of Labour and Social security, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), is greeted by Saleen Samuels (right), NIS Records Clerk in the Public Assistance Department of the Ministry
Minister of Labour and Social security, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), is greeted by Saleen Samuels (right), NIS Records Clerk in the Public Assistance Department of the Ministry's Falmouth offices, in Trelawny, during a familiarization tour on December 11. At centre is Trelawny's Labour and Social Security Parish Manager, Devon Malcolm.

Labour Ministry to Play Critical Role in Growth Agenda – Dr. Ferguson
Disabled Medical Student Evrich Watson (2nd right), engages in discussion with his fellow medical students (from left), Orlando Clarke, Sushanna Pryce, and Jade-Evette Strachan.
Disabled Medical Student Evrich Watson (2nd right), engages in discussion with his fellow medical students (from left), Orlando Clarke, Sushanna Pryce, and Jade-Evette Strachan.

Disability No Obstacle for Medical Student
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), awards a certificate to Miss Trudy Francis, at a 40th Anniversary Parents Appreciation and Awards Ceremony, put on by the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) to honour 100 parents of children with special needs, on December 1, at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, North Street, in Kingston.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), awards a certificate to Miss Trudy Francis, at a 40th Anniversary Parents Appreciation and Awards Ceremony, put on by the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) to honour 100 parents of children with special needs, on December 1, at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, North Street, in Kingston.

Additional Facility to Be Constructed For ESP

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Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities, Christine Hendricks.
Labour

More Jamaicans Accepting Persons With Disabilities

More Jamaicans are accepting persons with disabilities (PWDs), as the agency charged with promoting equal opportunities among the able-bodied and disabled has been educating members of the public on the importance of inclusion. Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Christine Hendricks, says that with the passage of the Disabilities Act in 2014, there has been...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre) addresses employers and union representatives at a special meeting of the Labour Advisory Council held on Wednesday (November 18) at the Ministry’s North Street office. Listening on are: Permanent Secretary, Collette Roberts Risden (left) and Consultant and Advisor to the Minister Hurley Taylor (right).
Labour

New Minister Pledges to Advance Work of LAC

Newly appointed Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has pledged to advance the work of the Labour Advisory Council (LAC). “Given the critical importance of the work of this advisory group to the overall success and impact of the output of this Ministry, I want to express my support for the work that you do. I...
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Labour

Jamaica Records Highest Employment Rate in Seven Years

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica’s (STATIN) latest Labour Force Survey shows that the number of persons employed, as at July 2015, rose to 1,147,500. This represents an increase of 23,200, relative to the corresponding period last year, and the highest figure recorded since October 2008. The data also shows that the unemployment rate, also as at July 2015, was 13.1...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), looks at something being pointed out on a local map by Manager at the United States-based Great Lakes Agricultural Services (GLALS), Bob Boehm (left). Looking on is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Collette Roberts Risden. Representatives of GLALS, who are exploring opportunities to recruit Jamaican workers, called on the Minister at his North Street offices in Wednesday (November 18).
Labour

US Employers Looking To Recruit Jamaican Farm Workers

Employers from the Great Lakes Agricultural Labour Services (GLALS) in Michigan are looking to recruit Jamaicans to work on their cherry and apple farms. A two-member delegation from the organisation visited the island from November 16 to 18 for discussions with officials in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to explore opportunities for Jamaican farm workers. Manager at GLALS,...
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Labour

Finance Minister Projects 100,000 Jobs Over Five Years

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says the administration is projecting the possible creation of over 100,000 jobs within the next five years. “This conservative estimate is based on the progress that has been seen thus far,” the Minister said. Dr. Phillips was speaking at the 10th International Monetary Fund (IMF) quarterly review press conference, covering the...
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Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses the 78th annual conference of the Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologists at the Riu Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann today (November 5).
AgricultureLabour

Govt Close To Reaching Agreement With JMA On Sugar Cess

Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the Government is close to reaching an agreement with the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) in relation to the imposition of a cess on imported refined sugar. He made the announcement while addressing the 78th annual conference of the Jamaica Sugar Technologists at the Rui Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann...
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