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Ninety-year old Daisy Williams (left) is presented with a gift basket by Committee Member of the Caribbean Community of Retired Persons, Beverly Hall-Taylor, during the National Senior Citizens’ Week church service held yesterday (September 27), at the Church of God of Prophecy, Old Harbour Road, St. Catherine. The day was also observed as National Grandparents Day.

Leaders Hail Contribution of Senior Citizens

As Jamaica celebrates National Senior Citizens’ week, the nation’s leaders have hailed the elderly for their contribution to the development of the country. Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, said the value of the elderly to...

Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Christine Hendricks.

$4M Grant Aid for Persons with Disabilities

The newly renovated X-Ward male dormitory at the Spanish Town Infirmary in St. Catherine. (FILE)

Upgraded Spanish Town Infirmary to Deliver Improved Service

Marcia Wynter (right) from St. Catherine celebrates her victory in the National Council for Senior Citizen’s (NCSC) 2015 Spelling Bee Competition, which was held on September 17 at the St. Andrew Parish Church Hall in Kingston. Applauding is Esther Malcolm (left) from Westmoreland, who placed second.

65-Year-Old Wins NSCS Spelling Bee Contest

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), greets Vice Chairman, National Council for Senior Citizens Board, Mrs. Merel Hanson, at the launch of Senior Citizens’ Week, held at National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) offices, on King’s House Road, on September 22.

NCSC to Celebrate Senior Citizens Week Sept. 27 to Oct. 3

10 years ago Labour

Jamaicans Urged To Support Persons With Disabilities

Director of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Antonica Gunter Gayle, is imploring Jamaicans to participate in activities that will benefit persons with disabilities (PWDs). She was speaking against the background of the recent staging of Digicel Foundation’s 5K Imagine Run/Walk, the proceeds of which went to people with special needs. Mrs. Gunter...

10 years ago Labour

JCPD to Host Inclusive Education Conference

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) will host the eighth staging of the Jamaica Inclusive Education Conference and Accessibility Exposition from October 28 to 31, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James. This will be done in partnership with the Nathan Ebanks Foundation, a local non-profit organisation that provides support to children with disabilities. Executive Director...

10 years ago LabourLocal Government

St. Elizabeth Poor Relief Committee Member Receives National Award

Serving the St. Elizabeth Poor Relief Committee for more than 35 years, Loxley Aloysius Whyte is humbled by his selection for a national award by the Government on National Heroes Day, October 19, at King’s House. Mr. Whyte will receive the Badge of Honour for long and faithful service to the Poor Relief Department of the St. Elizabeth Parish Council....

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, presents a certificate to member of staff of the Ministry’s Ripon Road location, Dorothy Morris, at the re-launch of the Energy Conservation Awareness and Savings Project at the Overseas Employment Services office on East Street in Kingston on September 17. The Ripon Road office saved approximately $1.9 million under the project.

10 years ago Labour

Labour Ministry Re-Launches Energy Conservation and Savings Project

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has re-launched its Energy Conservation Awareness and Savings Project, aimed at reducing costs in the use of electricity, telephone, water and paper. Originally instituted in May 2009, the project realised savings of approximately $20 million over the first four years, at an average of about $5 million per year. Members of staff from...

10 years ago Health & WellnessLabour

Nurses To Resume Normal Duties, Says Labour Ministry

Nurses in the public sector will resume normal duties following an Emergency Conciliation Meeting held today (Wednesday, September 16, 2015) at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in Kingston. The meeting was held between representatives from the Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ), and the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. There is an...

Director of Early Stimulation Programme, Antonica Gunter-Gayle gives her remarks at the graduation ceremony for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Early Stimulation Programme held recently at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica in Kingston.

11 years ago Labour

ESP Transforming Lives Through the Implementation of New Programmes

The Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) has been transforming lives and making the future brighter for youngsters with varying types of developmental disabilities since 1975. Administered by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, the ESP, which is an extension of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities, is an assessment and early intervention programme for children with disabilities from birth...

11 years ago Labour

Labour Ministry Continues to Take Action to Reduce Stigma and Discrimination in the Workplace

With over 30,000 Jamaicans living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and the effects on the productive sector, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) continues to take action to reduce stigma and discrimination in the workplace. Through the National Workplace Policy on HIV and AIDS which is being included in the drafting of the Occupational Safety and Health Act...