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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses the 55th National Conference of the Association of Methodist Men’s Fellowship, Jamaica District on Sunday, July 20, at St John’s Methodist Church in Montego Bay.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses the 55th National Conference of the Association of Methodist Men’s Fellowship, Jamaica District on Sunday, July 20, at St John’s Methodist Church in Montego Bay.

Government Will Not Allow Abuse of Rights Under Flexi-Work Week

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the government will not tolerate any abuse of rights or discrimination of employees under the proposed flexi-work week arrangements. He gave the assurance as he addressed the 55th National Conference...
Immaculate Conception High School student, Kimberly Burnett (right), the 2013 Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) Top Female Student Achiever, is presented with her cash prize of $150,000 and a trophy by National Insurance Fund (NIF) Director, Audrey Deer-Williams, at the recently held PATH Top Achievers award ceremony in Kingston.
Immaculate Conception High School student, Kimberly Burnett (right), the 2013 Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) Top Female Student Achiever, is presented with her cash prize of $150,000 and a trophy by National Insurance Fund (NIF) Director, Audrey Deer-Williams, at the recently held PATH Top Achievers award ceremony in Kingston.

PATH Top Students Focused on Achieving Success
Sector Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Donna Harris (left), and Senior Public Sector Specialist, World Bank, Kathy Lalazarian (right), congratulate Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) Top Achievers for 2012 and 2013 (from left): Denbigh High School student, Othneil Williams; Glenmuir High school student, Chedukia Longley; Immaculate Conception High student, Kimberley Burnett and Glenmuir High’s, Peter Williams, following the PATH Top Achievers Awards ceremony at the Knutsford Court hotel on July 9.
Sector Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Donna Harris (left), and Senior Public Sector Specialist, World Bank, Kathy Lalazarian (right), congratulate Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) Top Achievers for 2012 and 2013 (from left): Denbigh High School student, Othneil Williams; Glenmuir High school student, Chedukia Longley; Immaculate Conception High student, Kimberley Burnett and Glenmuir High’s, Peter Williams, following the PATH Top Achievers Awards ceremony at the Knutsford Court hotel on July 9.

PATH Lauded By World Bank and IDB
2012 Top Female Achiever, Chedukia Longley, addresses the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) Top Achievers Awards ceremony at the Knutsford Court hotel on July 9. Chedukia was among 27 students, who were recognised by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security for outstanding achievement in the Caribbean Secondary Examination Council (CSEC) and the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) for 2012 and 2013.
2012 Top Female Achiever, Chedukia Longley, addresses the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) Top Achievers Awards ceremony at the Knutsford Court hotel on July 9. Chedukia was among 27 students, who were recognised by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security for outstanding achievement in the Caribbean Secondary Examination Council (CSEC) and the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) for 2012 and 2013.

Outstanding PATH Scholars Recognised
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), is presented with a copy of the book, “Commonwealth Caribbean Employment and Labour Law”, by co-authors, Carla-Anne Harris-Roper (left), and Natalie Corthesy (second left), during an official book launch at the Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies, Mona on July 1.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), is presented with a copy of the book, “Commonwealth Caribbean Employment and Labour Law”, by co-authors, Carla-Anne Harris-Roper (left), and Natalie Corthesy (second left), during an official book launch at the Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies, Mona on July 1.

Book on Caribbean Labour and Employment Laws Launched

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Social Security Ministry Spends $145 Million Through Public Assistance Programme

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security spent over $145 million through its Public Assistance Programme, during the last financial year. According to the Ministry’s Annual Performance Report, a total of 7,622 persons benefitted from the cash which was awarded in the form of grants, surpassing the 2012/2013 target of 6,000 persons. A sum of $106.3 million was distributed as...
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Director of Social Security in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Denzil Thorpe, speaking at a Social Protection and Child Labour Strategy Meeting, held in recognition of World Day Against Child Labour on June 12. Mr. Thorpe says the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) plays an essential role in reducing child labour across the island.
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PATH Helping to Reduce Child Labor

Director of Social Security in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Denzil Thorpe, says the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) plays an essential role in reducing child labour across the island. “We find that children, especially those who are poor and who live in the rural areas, are being pulled from schools to participate in economic...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), shares a thought with Director of the Child Labour Unit in the Ministry, Marva Ximinnes, during a child labour tripartite workshop at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston on Thursday, June 26. International Day Against Child Labour was observed on June 12 under the theme: ‘Combat Child Labour…Extend Social Protection’.
Labour

Government Committed to Reducing Poverty, Child Labour

The Government of Jamaica continues to provide social protection interventions, such as the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), to reduce poverty and eliminate child labour. This is the word from Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier. Speaking at a child labour tripartite workshop at his Heroes Circle offices in Kingston earlier on Thursday, June...
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Director of the Work Permit Unit, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Lisa-Ann Grant, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, at the company’s head office. Ms. Grant says the unit will continue to monitor foreign workers, even as the Ministry restructures the processing of work permits to attract more investment in underskilled areas.
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Labour Ministry Ensures Compliance

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has been working closely with its key partners to ensure that foreign nationals continue to be compliant with the terms and conditions of their work permits. “We have the full assurance and confidence of our partners, including the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), in the granting of work permits and we are...
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Director of the Work Permit Unit at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Ms. Lisa-Ann Grant, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Thank’ on June 18.
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Changes Coming for Work Permit Process on June 23

As of Monday, June 23, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) will restructure the processing of work permits for foreign nationals to protect the Jamaican labour force from a saturation of skills that are already available locally. The changes will see a four per cent increase in the current application fee of $14,400 to $15,000. The reform is...
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Director of the Work Permit Unit at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Ms. Lisa-Ann Grant, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Thank’ on June 18.
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Processing of Work Permits for Foreigners to be Restructured

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) has announced that effective Monday, June 23, it will restructure the processing of work permits for foreign nationals to protect the Jamaican labour force from a saturation of skills that are already locally available. This is being done in keeping with the country’s Labour Market Reform, which is intended to create a...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (2nd left) in conversation, Joanne E. Wood, trademark specialist at Rattray DunnCox law firm. Minister Kellier delivered the keynote address at a forum and workshop on ‘Material Business Issues : Labour Relations and the International Monetary Fund’ hosted by DunnCox at the Wexford Hotel in Montego Bay on Thursday, June 5. Others at the head table are (from 3rd left): attorneys-at-law Narda Graham, Roxanne Miller and Emile Leiba, also of DunnCox. The forum and workshop attracted attorneys-at-law, notaries public, patent and trademark agents, and employers from Montego Bay and surrounding areas.
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Flexi-Work Arrangements Critical to Economic Growth – Labour Minister

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon Derrick Kellier has reiterated that the implementation of flexible working arrangement is an important measure in the Government’s thrust towards continued economic growth, and increasing productivity and global competitiveness. The Employment (Flexible Work Arrangements) (Miscellaneous) Provisions Bill, which has been already been tabled by the Minister, is to be debated in Parliament by...
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