Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes a presentation to veteran advocate for domestic workers’ rights, Shirley Pryce, during the labour relations awards banquet held on Friday, May 18, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, says that security guards who come to the Ministry with a legitimate claim relating to their employment contract will be given a fair hearing and assessment of their case. He gave the commitment at a town hall with security guards on Wednesday (May 17), where he pledged to defend the rights...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), through its Labour Market Information System (LMIS), will host two job fairs on May 17 and 18 at its location, 1F North Street in Kingston. Several hiring companies will be on hand to process applications and conduct interviews. Speaking with JIS News, Director of the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE), at the MLSS,...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden (right), speaks with Divisional Director for Industrial Relations, Gillian Corrodus, during a sensitisation workshop on workers rights for operators in the industrial security sector held on May 12, at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in St. Andrew.

Persons are being encouraged to participate in activities marking Workers’ Week 2023.  The Week will be observed from May 14 to 23 under the theme: ‘Celebrating 85 Years of Labour Relations in Jamaica’.  Divisional Director for Industrial Relations and Allied Services at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Gillian Corrodus, says Workers’ Week is very significant, as it reflects...

Pensioners in St. Thomas have been urged to submit their National Insurance Scheme (NIS) life certificates on or before the due dates, to continue receiving their benefits. Speaking today (May 11) at the monthly sitting of the parish’s Municipal Corporation, Acting Manager at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s St. Thomas office, Othniel Smith, said his team is willing...

Rate increases have been announced for workers, including household employees and industrial security guards, effective June 1, 2023. Consequently, the national minimum wage will move from $9,000 to $13,000 per 40-hour work week. Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, made the announcement while addressing the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 9). He advised that the new single...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the activities planned for Labour Day and Workers’ Week 2023 are a true representation of collaboration across government. Several ministries will be working together for the successful execution of projects that will be undertaken across the island under the theme ‘Plant a tree… for life: Promoting climate change mitigation,...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), shakes hands with recently appointed General Manager of the Caribbean Country Department of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Tariq Alli. Occasion was an introductory meeting at the Ministry’s North Street office on Friday (May 5).