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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.

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...

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.

Businesses Not Compelled to Implement Flexi Work

Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Adrienne Pinnock, addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

Disabilities Awareness Week to Focus on Achievements

Acting Director of the Legal Services Unit in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Camille Bennett-Campbell (left), speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Wednesday, November 26, on the rights of workers under the Flexible Work Legislation. Beside her is Director of the Pay and Conditions of Employment Branch of the Ministry, Faylene Foster.

Workers Have No Reason To Fear Discrimination Under Flexi Work Law – Labour Ministry

The Labour Minister said the other members of the Commission have been identified and invited to serve, and as soon as a new Chairman has been appointed, the public will be informed.

Ministry to Identify New Chair for Labour Market Commission

Mrs. Colette K. Roberts-Risden, has been appointed as Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, with effect from January 1, 2015.

11 years ago Labour

Appointment Of Permanent Secretary Ministry Of Labour And Social Security

The Governor-General, on the advice of the Public Service Commission, has given approval for the appointment of Mrs. Colette K. Roberts-Risden, as Permanent Secretary to be assigned to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, with effect from January 1, 2015. She will replace Permanent Secretary, Alvin McIntosh, CD, JP, who will be proceeding on retirement. Mrs. Roberts-Risden first joined...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier

11 years ago Labour

Consultations for Code Of Practice for Disabilities Community Begin Monday

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...

Minister with Responsibility for the Public Service in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (second left) with the newly selected Civil Servant of the Year 2014, Senior Customs Officer at the Jamaica Customs Agency, Sean Barrow (second right). Mr. Barrow was chosen as this year’s top civil servant during the official launch of Civil Service Week 2014 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston on Friday (November 14). Also pictured (from left) are: President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Christopher Zacca; and Presiden of the, Jamaica Civil Service Association, O’Neil Grant.

11 years ago Labour

PSOJ Head Lauds Civil Servants

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...

Senator Navel Clarke (left), in conversation with Minister of Justice, Senator Mark Golding, during the sitting of the Senate on October 31. The Senate passed the Employment (Flexible Work Arrangements) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. 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.

11 years ago LabourSenate

Senate Approves Flexi Work Arrangement Bill

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,...

Former President of the Senate, Syringa Marshall-Burnett.

11 years ago LabourSenate

Condolence Book Opens October 29 for Former Senate President

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 will receive the Badge of Honour for Long and Faithful Service to the National Insurance Scheme(NIS), at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony on October 20, at King’s House.

11 years ago LabourOffice of the Prime Minister

National Honouree Believes in Service

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...

11 years ago Finance & Public ServiceLabour

Pensioners to Receive Cheques in New Customer Friendly Format

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...