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...

The National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) is encouraging Jamaicans to participate in the activities being planned for this year’s Senior Citizens’ week - September 28 to October 4. Acting Executive Director of the NCSC, Angella Toyloy, told JIS News in an interview that the theme for the week - ‘Active Ageing through a Healthy Lifestyle’ - is in line...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has lauded the country’s senior citizens for their invaluable contribution to nation building. “The prosperity, progress, growth and gains we enjoy today have been made possible through the tremendous efforts and sacrifices of our seniors and elders in communities across the island,” he stated. Minister Kellier was speaking at the media...

The House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 23, 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 on...

Employers and jobseekers are being urged to make use of the Government’s Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) facilities as the country seeks to improve its labour market outcomes and reduce the level of unemployment. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Errol Miller, said employers can take advantage of the inexpensive approach to recruitment as they fulfill...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the Ministry will ensure that workers and employers are fully aware of their rights and responsibilities under the impending flexi-work arrangements. The Minister gave the commitment Tuesday, September 9, as he opened the debate on the Employment (Flexible Work Arrangements) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act in the House of Representatives. He said...