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Executive Chairman of the Lasco Group of Companies, Hon. Lascelles Chin, addresses the 2014 Convention of the Jamaica Association of Administrative Professionals, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 4. In his address, Mr. Chin gave his support to the Government’s flexi-work arrangements, stating that it will boost productivity.

Lascelles Chin Supports Flexi-Work Bill

Executive Chairman of the Lasco Group of Companies, Hon. Lascelles Chin, has expressed support for the flexible working arrangements, which are being introduced under the Employment (Flexible Work Arrangements) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2014. Addressing the 2014 Convention of the Jamaica...

Senior Citizen Beverly Edwards being tutored by computer instructor at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library, Adrian Gilman, as part of the Seniors Computer Training Programme which Mrs. Edwards implemented while working at the National Council for Senior Citizens.

Beverly Edwards – Senior Citizen Leading By Example

Minister of Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right) breaks ground for the construction of a $30 million Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) facility in Portland, which will cater to children with disabilities. He is being assisted by (from left): Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Benny White; Member of Parliament, West Portland, Daryl Vaz; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Digicel Foundation, Samantha Chantrelle; and Executive Director of the ESP, Antonica Gunter-Gayle. The ground breaking ceremony took place on Wednesday (October 1) in Orange Bay.

$30 Million Facility for Disabled Children in Portland

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, and Chairman of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), Syringa Marshall-Burnett, share a light moment before the official media launch of Senior Citizens’ Week 2014, held yesterday (September 23), at the NCSC Secretariat, 11 West King’s House Road. The week will be celebrated from September 28 to October 4, under the theme: ‘Active Ageing through a Healthy Lifestyle.’

Minister Kellier Hails Country’s Seniors

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Errol Miller, speaking to a gathering of employers and job seekers at a job fair put on by the Ministry’s Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) and Labour Market Information System (LMIS) units on Wednesday, September 10, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston.

Employers, Jobseekers Urged To Use Electronic Labour Exchange

11 years ago Labour

12 Senior Citizens in St. Catherine to be Honoured

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...

11 years ago Labour

NCSC Encourages Jamaicans to Celebrate with seniors

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...

11 years ago LabourParliament

House Approves Bill to Introduce Flexible Work Arrangements

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...

12 years ago LabourParliament

Ministry Considering Public Consultations on Flexi-Work Arrangement

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...

12 years ago Labour

Relocation of Trelawny Parish Office

The Trelawny Parish Office of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be relocated to 4 King Street in Falmouth (near to the Bank of Nova Scotia), effective Monday, September 15, 2014. Telephone numbers remain the same and the public is encouraged to access service at: 954-3312 954-3631 617-5506 (Labour Division) 954-5786 (fax) For further information, persons may contact...

12 years ago Labour

2,000 Jamaicans to Benefit from Welfare-To-Work Programme

Measures being implemented by Government should see a reduction in the number of Jamaicans, who receive welfare support, over the next two years. The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is introducing a $600 million welfare-to-work programme for some 2,000 beneficiaries of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). The initiative will be carried out under the Steps-To-Work...

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses staff of the Ministry’s Hanover parish office last Friday, September 5, after a tour of the facility.

12 years ago Labour

Persons Removed from PATH Can Appeal to Parish Committees

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is advising persons, who feel that they have been unjustly denied access to, or removed from the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), to make a report to the appeals committee in each parish. Mr. Kellier, who was speaking during a tour of the Ministry’s Hanover parish office on Friday,...