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STATIN Labour Force Report for January 2015

The main findings of the January 2015 Labour Force Survey, conducted by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) are presented below. The reference week for this survey was December 14-20, 2015. In January 2015, the number of persons in...

Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), presents Managing Director, Prime Development Limited, Michael Todd, with a copy of the signed agreement formalising the firm’s partnership with the Ministry in the pilot implementation of the Worker Safety Passport programme. The signing took place at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Mona Campus in St. Andrew, on Tuesday (April 28), and coincided with this year’s observance of World Occupational safety and Health Day.

Labour Ministry Tests Worker Safety Passport at UWI Housing Project

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (second left), in conversation with Senior Director, Information Systems and Technical Services at HEART Trust/NTA, Colin Barnett (right), at the sixth staging of the Make Your Mark Middle Managers’ Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel on April 28. Others (from left) are: Managing Director of Make Your Mark Consultants, Jacqueline Coke-Lloyd; Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition, Gap Brand, Keisha Golding; and Senior Pastor, Transformed Life Church, Dwight Fletcher.

Middle Managers Urged to Play Their Part in Country’s Development

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier gives his remarks at a ground breaking event for the launch of the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny on April 24. At the function, Mr. Kellier reiterated the Government’s stance on the issuing of work permits to foreigners to work in Jamaica.

Work Permit Rules to be Adhered To

Minister of Labour and Social Security , Hon. Derrick Kellier (seventh left), with some members of the Labour Market Reform Commission (LMRC), at the Commission’s inaugural meeting, held at the offices of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), on Wednesday, April 15.

Labour Minister Calls on Members of LMRC to Become Change Agents

11 years ago Labour

New and Emerging Industries to Create Jobs for Jamaicans

Jamaica is poised to benefit significantly from the development of new and emerging industries, which will create employment for citizens. This was revealed in the ‘Labour Market Trends and Prospects for Employment Opportunities in Jamaica’ 2014 study, which was recently tabled in Parliament. The study, undertaken by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Planning, Research and Monitoring Unit (PRMU),...

Minister of Labour & Social Security and Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Derrick Kellier. (FILE)

11 years ago Labour

Frequently Asked Questions: Flexible Work Arrangements

In 1996, a Labour Market Reform Committee, chaired by Professor George Eaton, recommended the implementation of Flexible Work Arrangements as one of the strategies for reform of the Jamaican labour market. It was recognized that flexibility in the labour market is crucial to the country’s ability to compete and survive in the global economy. A consultative approach was taken by...

11 years ago Labour

Temporary Office Closure At Social Security Ministry

Members of the public are being advised that the Social Security Division of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security located at 14 National Heroes Circle in Kingston will be closed to the public at midday on Thursday April 9, 2015. This is to facilitate security arrangements that have been put in place for the visit of US President Barack...

Director of Research and Analysis in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Simone McKenzie-Mair.

11 years ago Labour

Second Phase Upgrading of LMIS to be Completed This Year

The second phase of upgrading of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Labour Market Information System (LMIS) is set to be completed later this year. Director of Research and Analysis at the Ministry, Simone McKenzie-Mair, said this will see the inclusion of more options for employers and job seekers, the result of which is expected to improve the services...

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.

11 years ago Labour

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 and labour trends. This decision can be especially daunting for high school leavers. That is the main the reason why...

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

11 years ago Labour

Portland Branch of ESP to Be Completed By Midyear

The Portland branch of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) is set to be completed by midyear. The Programme’s Director, Antonica Gunter Gayle, told JIS News that when finished, the early intervention centre will be equipped with all the requisite resources. “We should have an administrative block, assessment and therapy rooms, at least five bathrooms...

Director of Legal Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Camille Bennett-Campbell.

11 years ago Labour

Labour Ministry Intensifies Public Education Drive on Flexi Work

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has been intensifying its public education efforts as more workers express interest in having flexible work arrangements. Director of Legal Services in the Ministry, Camille Bennett-Campbell, told JIS News that the public education programmes are necessary as workers need to know their rights. “The Employment Flexible Work Arrangements, Miscellaneous Act 2014 has resulted...