National Insurance Scheme (NIS) benefits were paid to over 107,000 persons, up to the end of March 2014. Making the disclosure during his Sectoral Debate presentation in the House on May 28, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, noted that this comprised 7,000 pensioners overseas and 100,000 locally. He informed that while the benefits provided under the Scheme...

Another $15 million in grant funding is to be made available to the Jamaica Council of Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) this financial year. This, as the Government continues to improve the economic and social well-being of persons with disabilities. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the...

During the last fiscal year, 7,629 needy families were provided with $127 million in grants to offset various expenses. They were assisted to carry out repairs to dwellings, to bury loved ones and to access medical care. The money also aided families to engage in entrepreneurial activities. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, made the announcement during...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security wishes to advise members of the public that the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) computer system will undergo upgrading and maintenance between  Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, 2014. This upgrade will serve to improve the efficiency of the NIS computer system. During this time, there will be no access to the computer...

The Employment (Flexible Work Arrangements) (Miscellaneous) Provisions Bill is to be debated in the Houses of Parliament by September this year. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, during his presentation in the  2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28. Mr. Kellier noted that the impending debate will take into consideration...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is moving assiduously to amend several labour laws, as part of measures to effect labour market reform in Jamaica. Some of the Acts to be amended include: the Holidays with Pay Act; Minimum Wage Act; Foreign Nationals and Citizenship Employment Act, and Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier,...

A Jamaican delegation, headed by Labour and Social Security Minister, the Hon. Derrick Kellier, is to participate in the 103rd Session of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says Cabinet has approved participation in the conference, which will run from May 28 to June 12. Speaking at the Jamaica House...

The Government, through the National Insurance Fund (NIF), is currently pursuing the possibility of a major investment in a cement plant, which could see the generation of 450 new jobs for Jamaicans. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28....