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Director, Planning, Research and Monitoring Unit, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Andrea Patterson-Morris addresses students of the Holy Trinity High School in Kingston, on appropriate work attire during a recent “Life after Grade 11 Career intervention” session held at the school recently.
Director, Planning, Research and Monitoring Unit, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Andrea Patterson-Morris addresses students of the Holy Trinity High School in Kingston, on appropriate work attire during a recent “Life after Grade 11 Career intervention” session held at the school recently.

Labour Market Information System Helping Students Make Wise Career Choices

Making a career choice is one of the most important decisions that anyone will make in their lifetime. However, before that decision can be made there are many factors to consider such as personal interests, earning potential, parental influence, qualifications...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier; Executive Director of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Antonica Gunter-Gayle; Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Foundation, Samantha Chrantrelle; Member of Parliament for West Portland, Daryl Vaz; and Chairman of the Portland Parish Council, Benny White; participate in the breaking of ground for the ESP
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier; Executive Director of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Antonica Gunter-Gayle; Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Foundation, Samantha Chrantrelle; Member of Parliament for West Portland, Daryl Vaz; and Chairman of the Portland Parish Council, Benny White; participate in the breaking of ground for the ESP's Intervention Centre for children with special needs at Low Leyton, Orange Bay, Portland on October 1.

Portland Branch of ESP to Be Completed By Midyear
Director of Legal Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Camille Bennett-Campbell.
Director of Legal Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Camille Bennett-Campbell.

Labour Ministry Intensifies Public Education Drive on Flexi Work
Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier presents a certificate of possession to Ms. Avril Vernon (right) during the official handing over ceremony for Certificates of Possession to residents of Hertford/Morass Lane in Westmoreland on February 27. Ms. Vernon was among 100 persons who received their certificates.
Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier presents a certificate of possession to Ms. Avril Vernon (right) during the official handing over ceremony for Certificates of Possession to residents of Hertford/Morass Lane in Westmoreland on February 27. Ms. Vernon was among 100 persons who received their certificates.

100 Residents Receive Certificates of Possession for Land in Westmoreland
Occupational Safety and Health Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Robert Chung, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service Think Tank.
Occupational Safety and Health Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Robert Chung, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service Think Tank.

Addressing HIV/AIDS in the Workplace Key to National Development

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Budget 2015/2016Labour

$8.2 Million Allocated to Advance Welfare of the Disabled

A sum of $8.2 million will be spent this year to strengthen the Government’s capacity to better cater to the needs of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The money has been made available under the Support to Improve the Lives of PWDs project, as outlined in the 2015/16 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project is being...
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Budget 2015/2016Labour

$40 Million for Social and Economic Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Project

Poor persons with disabilities across the island, are to continue benefitting from major interventions under the Social and Economic Inclusion of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) project, following an allotment of $40 million in the 2015/16 Budget. The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, with funding from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. It...
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Acting Senior Legal Officer at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Khadrea Folkes, speaking a JIS ‘Think Tank’ recently.
Labour

OSH Act to Protect Employees from Unsafe Work Environments

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is making provisions under the proposed Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill to protect employees who refuse to work in an environment that does not meet safety and health standards. Acting Senior Legal Officer in the Ministry, Khadrea Folkes, in an interview with JIS News, said once a worker has been exposed to...
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Director of the Occupational Safety and Health Department in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Robert Chung, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday, February 11.
Labour

Several OSH Programmes Being Rolled Out

Several Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) programmes are being rolled out by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), in anticipation of the passage of the OSH Act. Director of the OSH Department in the Ministry, Robert Chung, said at present the Ministry is working on several projects that will help employers and employees to implement and practise safety...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Mrs. Colette Roberts Risden (right), makes a point during a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 11. At left is Director of the Occupational, Safety and Health Department in the Ministry, Mr. Robert Chung.
Labour

OSH Bill to be Tabled Next Fiscal Year

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Mrs. Colette Roberts Risden, says the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill is top priority, and will be tabled in Parliament during the next legislative year. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on February 11, the Permanent Secretary said the Bill is very important for the Ministry,...
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Director of Legal Services at the Ministry, Camille Bennett-Campbell.
Labour

Ministry Clears Air on Labour Day

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has explained why Labour Day will be observed on Monday, May 25, and not Saturday, May 23, the date that the law provides for its observance. Director of Legal Services at the Ministry, Camille Bennett-Campbell, told JIS News that the Jamaican Parliament framed the law dealing with Labour Day to ensure that it...
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Labour

Public Forum Held on Chinese Investment and Immigration

Head of the Hugh Lawson Shearer Trade Union Institute, Donald Roberts, says going forward there should be continued improvements in communication between Jamaicans and Chinese who are in the island working on major infrastructure projects. He made the comments in an interview with JIS News, at the end of a public forum held on Thursday, January 29, at the University...
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