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PCOA Will Beautify its Grounds on Labour Day

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) will be playing its part on Labour Day by conducting beautification work at the entity’s main office at 5A West Avenue, Kingston Gardens. PCOA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Otarah Byfield Nugent, told JIS News...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., presents a gift basket to centenarian, Mollie Berkley, during a visit to her home in Liguanea, St. Andrew, on Tuesday (May 20). The visit was a part of activities marking National Centenarians’ Day. Sharing the moment is Executive Director, National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), Cassandra Morrison.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., presents a gift basket to centenarian, Mollie Berkley, during a visit to her home in Liguanea, St. Andrew, on Tuesday (May 20). The visit was a part of activities marking National Centenarians’ Day. Sharing the moment is Executive Director, National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), Cassandra Morrison.

Seniors Celebrated on National Centenarians’ Day
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Labour Ministry Ensuring an Inclusive Work Environment
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Friday, May 16, where she gave an update on planned activities for Workers’ Week 2025.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Friday, May 16, where she gave an update on planned activities for Workers’ Week 2025.

Emphasis on Workforce Resilience During Workers’ Week
Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (second left), hands over a token to deacon Jospeh Kerr (fourth left), during the Workers’ Week Thanksgiving Church Service at the Burchell Baptist Church in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday, May 18. Joining in the moment is Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Heroy Clarke (left); Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin (fourth right); Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Dwight Crawford (third right); councillors and other stakeholders.
Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (second left), hands over a token to deacon Jospeh Kerr (fourth left), during the Workers’ Week Thanksgiving Church Service at the Burchell Baptist Church in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday, May 18. Joining in the moment is Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Heroy Clarke (left); Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin (fourth right); Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Dwight Crawford (third right); councillors and other stakeholders.

Charles Gordon Market Chosen as Labour Day Parish Project

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), joined by (from left) State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding; and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, participate in praise and worship during Sunday’s (May 18) National Workers
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Gov’t Committed to Upholding the Rights of Workers

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding Jamaica's international obligations to protect and promote the rights of every worker. “We are advancing inclusive policies that empower our youth, uplift our women and create a space for persons with disabilities and honouring the lifelong contribution of our citizens,” said State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr....
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange makes a point while speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on Friday (May 16) at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston. Labour Day 2025 will be observed on Friday, May 23, 2025, under the theme, ‘Protect the Environment: Our Land, Our Duty, Our Future,’ with the slogan, ‘Jamaica Nice, Protect Wi Paradise.’
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Preparatory Work Started on Labour Day Project in Clarendon

Preparatory work has begun at the Mason River Environmental and Research Park in Clarendon, the designated site selected as the National Labour Day project. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange made the announcement during a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on Friday (May 16) at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston. Labour Day 2025 will...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange displays a Labour Day poster while speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on Friday (May 16), at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston. Labour Day 2025 will be observed on Friday, May 23, 2025, under the theme, ‘Protect the Environment: Our Land, Our Duty, Our Future,’ with the slogan, ‘Jamaica Nice, Protect Wi Paradise.’
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Jamaicans Encouraged to Register Their Projects for Labour Day

Jamaicans are being encouraged to register their projects for Labour Day 2025. Labour Day 2025 will be observed on Friday, May 23, 2025, under the theme, ‘Protect the Environment: Our Land, Our Duty, Our Future,’ with the slogan, ‘Jamaica Nice, Protect Wi Paradise.’ Persons or groups can register their projects by visiting the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) website at www.jis.gov.jm....
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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Jamaicans Encouraged to Take Part in Workers’ Week Activities

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is encouraging Jamaicans to participate in the upcoming Workers’ Week 2025 activities. Workers’ Week will be celebrated from May 18 to 23 under the theme ‘Transforming Jamaica’s Workforce for Greater Resilience and Sustainable Development’. Addressing the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) 41st Annual Business and Workplace Convention on May 15 at...
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Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), and State Minister in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second right), bid farewell to farmworkers who left the island on April 29 for destinations in Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP).
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Minister Says SAWP Very Important Pillar in Labour Migration Strategy

The Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), which facilitates farmworkers from Jamaica to the United States (US), has been a very important pillar of the nation’s labour migration strategy for decades. This was stated by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., today (May 15), at the Jamaica Central Labour Organisation webinar. “Thousands of families have been positively...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at a post-sectoral press briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, on Wednesday (May 14).
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Labour Minister Urges Persons to Be Cautious When Pursuing Overseas Job Opportunities

Although the Government has successfully reduced the number of employment agencies operating illegally on the island, the Labour and Social Security Ministry is still urging jobseekers to exercise due diligence to avoid employment scams. The caution was given by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., during a post-sectoral press briefing at the Ministry’s offices, on May 14. He explained that...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 13).
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Labour Ministry Finalising Solidarity Grant Implementation Framework

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is finalising the full implementation framework for the Solidarity Grant. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 13). Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, recently announced that $1 billion has been allocated to provide a...
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