With the passing of the National Disabilities Bill, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security will begin its islandwide consultations to gather information for the drafting of Codes of Practice and Regulations for members of the community. The sessions, which are being organised by the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), will begin in Western Jamaica on Monday, November...

Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Christopher Zacca, has praised the nation’s civil servants for their tremendous sacrifices and sterling contribution to national development. “Civil servants, are in my opinion, the glue that is holding the country together…I know that this is not said enough as many times, people in the private sector focus on complaints about bureaucracy and...

The Senate on Friday, October 31, passed the Employment (Flexible Work Arrangements) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, paving the way for the introduction of flexible working time. The flexi-work arrangement is intended to increase employment opportunities, enhance productivity and afford workers the opportunity to better structure their lives through a flexible employee/employer work agreement. Making his contribution to the debate, Senator Lambert Brown,...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will open a condolence book for the late former President of the Senate, Mrs. Syringa Marshall-Burnett, CD, at its North Street office in Kingston, on Wednesday, October 29. Minister of  Labour and Social Security, Agriculture and  Fisheries,  Hon. Derrick Kellier, is expected to sign, along with Permanent Secretary, Mr. Alvin McIntosh; Executive Director...

Sixty-five year old Vivienne Castro, a former employee of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), is the epitome of dedicated and faithful service to country and her fellow man. During her 42 years at the NIS, she often went beyond the call of duty to ensure that persons contributed towards a pension or other benefit for themselves and their families. Retired...

Beginning this month, pensioners across the island will receive their certificates and cheques from the Accountant General’s Department (AGD) in a new customer friendly pressure sealed format. In an interview with JIS News, Accountant General, Carlene Murdock, said the change is part of an ongoing process of modernization at the AGD. She noted that a Modernization and Programming team at...

Twelve senior citizens will be honoured by the St. Catherine-based Friendship Sport and Community Club or their contribution to community development. They will be presented with plaques, gift baskets, among other items, at a function to be held on October 26 at the Friendship Primary School. The event is set to commence at 3:30 p.m., and will see the elders...