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Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (at podium) addresses the first batch of workers for 2015 under the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Programme during a send-off ceremony held at the Overseas Employment Services Centre in Kingston on Tuesday (Jan. 6). Ministry officials pictured at the head table (from left) are: Chief Technical Director, Errol Miller; and Director of Social Security, Denzil Thorpe.

Job Opportunities In The United States

Applications open today (January 7) for temporary positions in the hospitality industry in the United States of America (USA). Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, who made the announcement on Tuesday (January 6), said vacancies are...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), having a light conversation with newly appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Collette Roberts-Risden, prior to the start of a send-off ceremony for the first batch of workers for 2015 under the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Programme, held at the Overseas Employment Services Centre in Kingston, today (January 6).

Jamaica-Canada Employment Programme Pumps $1.7 Billion in Economy

Minister of Labour, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has hailed the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) for its contribution to the stability in the labour market

Minister Kellier Hails IDT’s Contribution to Labour Stability

Members of the Vauxhall High School Chorale in Kingston perform during the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) recent staging of its fifth Labour Market Reform Forum, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, under the theme: ‘Promoting Youth Employability and Entrepreneurship through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)’. The forum was held to disseminate labour market information to a select group of participants to enable them to make informed career choices.

PIOJ Fully Supports Labour Market Reform

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier.

Delay in PATH Payments

11 years ago Labour

More Jamaicans Urged to Contribute to NIS

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, is appealing for more Jamaicans to contribute to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). He said there is need to extend pension coverage to a greater percentage of the employed labour force. “Despite the significant gains that we have been making, the NIS, which has a range of coverage, is still in...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities, Christine Hendricks, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

11 years ago JIS Think TankLabour

JCPD Wants Greater Access to ICT for the Disabled

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is seeking to create greater access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for members of the disabled community. Executive Director of the JCPD, Christine Hendricks, recently returned to the island from a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) sponsored conference, which discussed the role of ICTs for persons with disabilities,...

11 years ago Labour

Government Allocates $75 Million to Assist Vulnerable Persons

The Government has earmarked $75 million for a short-term intervention programme for vulnerable persons. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier on Tuesday, December 2, during the sitting of the House of Representatives. He said the initiative is in response to the economic challenges being encountered by vulnerable groups. He noted that funds...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Christine Hendricks, brings greetings at the National Church Service launching Disabilities Awareness Week 2014, at Calvary Baptist Church Montego Bay on Sunday, November 30. (File photo)

11 years ago Labour

Passage of Disabilities Act Most Significant Achievement – JCPD

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Christine Hendricks, is hailing the passage of the Disabilities Act 2014 as the most significant achievement in the Council’s 40-year history. “The most impactful achievement is the fact that finally, the Disabilities Act has been passed in the Parliament…. the Act is here as our reality, and consultations are...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses the National Church Service launching Disability Awareness Week, held at the Calvary Baptist Church, in Montego Bay, on November 30. Mr. Kellier also delivered the Prime Minister’s message.

11 years ago Labour

JCPD to Get Board of Management

A Board of Management is to be appointed for the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), to give oversight to its operation, under a provision of the new Disabilities Act of 2014. In addition to funding from the public purse, the JCPD will also be able to receive contributions from outside sources as provided in the law, which will...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon Derrick Kellier (left), greets Danielle Clarke, member of the Cornwall Combined Disabilities Association, at the National Church Service launching Disability Awareness Week at Calvary Baptist Church, Montego Bay on November 30. Other members are (from left) Andrew East and Lorenzo McCleggan.

11 years ago Labour

Disabilities Act to Address Social Injustice – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the passage of the Disabilities Act 2014, is a milestone legislation and a necessary step in the right direction in addressing the social injustice faced by persons living with disabilities. “One of the remaining aspects of social injustice, which is perhaps not as published as it ought to, is our collective failure...

Acting Director, Legal Services Unit at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Camille Bennett-Campbell, says that flexi work is not mandatory. She was addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on November 26.

11 years ago Labour

Businesses Not Compelled to Implement Flexi Work

Acting Director of the Legal Services Unit at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Camille Bennett-Campbell, is advising employers that flexi work is not mandatory. “No business is being compelled or forced to implement flexi work. Each organization has to look at its business operation and decide if flexi work can work for them,” she said. Mrs. Bennett-Campbell was...