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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left); and Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (2nd right), share a moment with valedictorian of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Jodane Martin, at the graduation ceremony held today (July 30), at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica in Kingston. Director of the ESP, Antonica Gunter Gayle (2nd left); and Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Samantha Chantrelle (right), also participated in the ceremony.

25 Children Graduate from Early Stimulation Programme

It was a special occasion for 25 very special children on Wednesday, July 30, who have graduated from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Early Stimulation Programme (ESP). The youngsters, who suffer from various disabilities, were hailed for their...

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier addressing potential farm workers at a recruitment exercise held at the Montego Bay Community College in St. James on Friday, July 25.

Farm Workers Urged to Make the Best of Opportunities

A section of the large turnout of potential farm workers anxiously await their interview at the Montego Bay Community College in St. James on Friday July 25. The Government plans to recruit 3, 500 workers for both the United States and Canadian programmes this year for placement in 2015.

Age Limit Increased for Farm Workers Programme

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.

Labour Ministry Looks to Boost PATH Eligibility

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

12 years ago Labour

Abilities Foundation Receives $6 Million

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) and the Japan Development Grant have allocated $6.383 million to the Abilities Foundation to improve operations at the facility. In an interview with JIS News, Managing Director of the Abilities Foundation, Susan Hamilton, said the grant, issued through the Ministry’s Social and Economic Inclusion Project for Persons with Disabilities, aims to enhance...

12 years ago Labour

MLSS Urges Persons to Verify Category of Work Within CARICOM

Jamaicans who have obtained a CARICOM skills certificate and wish to work in a member state are being asked to verify that their category of work is recognised outside of the country. Verification can be obtained from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT). Head of the Trade Agreements...

12 years ago Labour

Overseas Employment Agencies Urged To Be Compliant

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is urging overseas employment agencies to become compliant with the regulations governing the sector. At a recent overseas employment agency session, held at the Ministry’s North Street office, Director General, Sydney Bartley, told the operators that non compliance could result in loss of benefits to the agencies. “If there is no compliance, the...

12 years ago Labour

Labour Minister Calls on Church to Support the Disabled

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is calling on the church to demonstrate appropriate behaviour towards the disabled and other vulnerable groups in their congregations, thereby spreading the message about their inclusion and integration in the society. Mr. Kellier made his appeal at the 55th annual conference of the Jamaica District of the Association of Methodist Men’s Fellowship, which...

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.

12 years ago Labour

PATH Top Students Focused on Achieving Success

When 18-year-old Kimberly Burnett applied for the 2013 Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) Top Achievers Award, she never envisaged emerging the top female and, in the process, copping the top prize of $150,000. The sixth form Immaculate Conception High School student, who earned 10 distinctions in the subjects she sat during the 2012/13 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate...

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.

12 years ago Labour

PATH Lauded By World Bank and IDB

The Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) is being lauded by the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for its tremendous achievements over the past 12 years. Senior Public Sector Specialist, World Bank, Kathy Lalazarian, said that due to the programme’s successes, the World Bank’s Board of Directors, in January of this year, approved an additional...

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.

12 years ago Labour

Outstanding PATH Scholars Recognised

“Mi likkle, but mi talawah!” was the emphatic cry of 17-year-old, Chedukia Longley, as she walked away with the 2012 top female achiever award for the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH). The Glenmuir High School student, who gained 11 distinctions at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination, credits much of her success not just to her...