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

Delay in PATH Payments

Beneficiaries of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) who are paid by cheque or Keycard Cash are being advised that due to technical difficulties, payments for the month of December will be made on Wednesday, December 17,...

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

JCPD Wants Greater Access to ICT for the Disabled

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)

Passage of Disabilities Act Most Significant Achievement – JCPD

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.

JCPD to Get Board of Management

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

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...

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...

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...

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

11 years ago Labour

Disabilities Awareness Week to Focus on Achievements

During this year’s Disabilities Awareness Week, the focus will be on the achievements of that community. The week, themed: ‘Opening Doors to Inclusion and Development’, will commence on Sunday, November 30 and end on December 7. Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Adrienne Pinnock, told JIS News that this year’s activities will celebrate the...

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.

11 years ago Labour

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

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is assuring workers that they have no reason to fear discrimination under the Flexible Work Arrangement law. Acting Director of the Legal Services Unit at the Ministry, Camille Bennett-Campbell, says the Act can only be implemented at a place of business after negotiations between an employer and the employees. The Acting Director...

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.

11 years ago Labour

Ministry to Identify New Chair for Labour Market Commission

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is working to identify a new chairman for the Labour Market Commission (LMC), so that the body can begin its work of reviewing existing labour policies and programmes. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier informed that businessman Douglas Orane was identified to head the body, but due to other commitments, he was not able...

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.

12 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...