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Labour and Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier says legislation for flexible work arrangements, is a key part of the country’s economic growth agenda.
Labour and Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier says legislation for flexible work arrangements, is a key part of the country’s economic growth agenda.

Labour Ministry Prepares To Roll Out Flexi-Time Education Campaign

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has begun training its officers in preparation for the passing of the Flexi Work legislation that is expected to be debated in parliament in August this year. Last week the Ministry began the...
Chief Technical Director at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Errol Miller brought greetings at the National Workers’ Week and Labour Day Thanksgiving Church Service held on May 18 at the Covenant Moravian Church, on Molynes Road, in Kingston.
Chief Technical Director at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Errol Miller brought greetings at the National Workers’ Week and Labour Day Thanksgiving Church Service held on May 18 at the Covenant Moravian Church, on Molynes Road, in Kingston.

Businesses Urged To Improve Efficiency Under Flexi-Time Regime
Trade Unionist and Head of the Hugh Lawson Shearer trade Union Education Institute (HLSTUEI), Danny Roberts called on workers to reflect on the contributions made by labourers of the 1938 labour unrest and its significance for the future of Jamaica’s labour relations as the nation celebrates Workers’ Week, May 18-23.
Trade Unionist and Head of the Hugh Lawson Shearer trade Union Education Institute (HLSTUEI), Danny Roberts called on workers to reflect on the contributions made by labourers of the 1938 labour unrest and its significance for the future of Jamaica’s labour relations as the nation celebrates Workers’ Week, May 18-23.

Jamaicans Urged To Participate In Forum on Flexi Work
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), accepts a book from Author, Dr. Habib Chamoun Nicolas (second left), during the official opening ceremony of the Jamaica Employers
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), accepts a book from Author, Dr. Habib Chamoun Nicolas (second left), during the official opening ceremony of the Jamaica Employers' Federation (JEF) 32nd Annual Business and Workplace Convention and Expo, held at the Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa in Ocho Rios, on May 8. The convention is being held from May 8 to 11 under the theme: 'Our agenda ...growth, development, partnership for prosperity'. Others (from left) are: Senior Specialist for Employer Activities, International Labour Organization (ILO) Anne Knowles; Chief Executive Officer of the JEF, Mrs. Brenda Cuthbert and President of the JEF, David Wan.

Labour Minister Says Economy on the Rebound
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (second left) listens as teacher at Immaculate Conception High School, Stacey Robinson explains aspects of their improvement project, while members of the team look on during the inaugural staging of the Jamaica Productivity Centre’s (JPC) Secondary Schools’ Productivity Improvement Project at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on May 7. Immaculate Conception High copped the first place in the competition. Their project focused on conservation of tissue, water and electricity in their school. The Secondary Schools’ Productivity Improvement Project aimed to expose students to the concept of continuous improvement, in an effort to raise their level of understanding of productivity. The programme taught students and teachers about the concept of continuous improvement and apply it to their school environment over 11 weeks.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (second left) listens as teacher at Immaculate Conception High School, Stacey Robinson explains aspects of their improvement project, while members of the team look on during the inaugural staging of the Jamaica Productivity Centre’s (JPC) Secondary Schools’ Productivity Improvement Project at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on May 7. Immaculate Conception High copped the first place in the competition. Their project focused on conservation of tissue, water and electricity in their school. The Secondary Schools’ Productivity Improvement Project aimed to expose students to the concept of continuous improvement, in an effort to raise their level of understanding of productivity. The programme taught students and teachers about the concept of continuous improvement and apply it to their school environment over 11 weeks.

Students Urged To Pay Keen Attention To Productivity

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Labour Ministry Unveils Activities for Workers’ Week

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has unveiled its slew of activities set for this year’s Workers’ Week, May 18-23. The week, themed: ‘Flexi-Work for Labour Market Reform and Sustainable Development’, will focus on the flexi-work Bill that is now before Parliament for approval. Director of the Child Labour Unit in the Labour Ministry and member of the National...
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Labour Day Focus on Portmore Climate Change Park

A beautification and upgrading exercise will begin at the Climate Change Park in Portmore on Labour Day, May 23. The park, situated in front of the Portmore Mall, has been selected as the National Labour Day Project. This year Labour Day is being celebrated under the theme, “Take a Stand…Beautify our Land”. Work at the park will involve the bushing...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left) and Executive Member, Jamaica Baptist Women’s Federation, Marine Cunningham (second left) accept a cheque valued $250,000 from operators of Gebbers Farm in Washington, USA, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grandy during a presentation ceremony at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston today (May 6). The money will be used to carry out repairs at the Garland Hall Memorial Children’s Home in Anchovy, St. James. The Garland Hall Memorial Children’s Home is a privately-run orphanage for youngsters who have been made vulnerable either through family death, deprivation, abuse or negligence and are being cared for by persons associated with the Baptist Church. It caters to children aged two to18 years old. The Grandy’s are in the island to recruit additional farm workers to complement Jamaicans already employed on their farm.
Labour

Garland Hall Memorial Children’s Home to Get Facelift

The Garland Hall Memorial Children’s Home in Anchovy, St. James has received $250,000 to carry out repairs at the facility. The money was donated by the owners and operators of Gebbers Farm in Washington, in the United States, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grandy, who are presently in the island to recruit additional farm workers to complement Jamaicans already employed on...
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Household Workers Union Lauds Labour Minister

The Jamaica Household Workers Union is in full support of a recent call made by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, for household workers to be protected under the Factories Act. In an interview with JIS News, President of the Jamaica Household Workers Union, Shirley Pryce, lauded the Minister for his continued efforts in making representation for...
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Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (3rd left), peruses material at the opening of a two-day Middle Managers Conference, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (April 29) with (from left): Director of organizers, Make Your Mark Consultants, Evon Lloyd; Chief Executive Officer, Jacqueline Coke-Lloyd; Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) Internal Audit Executive, Tonya Grant; Jamaica Observer executive, Paul Allen; Pastor, Transformed Life hurch, Joan Fletcher; and HEART Trust/NTA Senior Director, Kevin Mullings. Mr. Kellier was guest speaker at the opening ceremony. The conference was held under the theme: ‘Middle Managers: The Heart and Hub of Enterprise’.
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Government Committed to Private Sector Partnerships – Labour Minister

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the Government remains committed to creating the environment that will accommodate private sector input in helping to secure sustained economic growth for Jamaica. This, he argues, will contribute to raising private sector confidence, resulting in more investments by stakeholders, as well as their engagement in research and development, and innovations, which...
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Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), delivering the keynote address at Tuesday’s (April 29) opening ceremony for Make Your Mark Consultants fifth annual two-day Middle Managers Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. The conference, being held under the theme: ‘Middle Managers: The Heart and Hub of Enterprise’, concludes on April 30.
Labour

Employers Have Choice With Flexiwork – Labour Minister

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the proposed flexiwork legislation is being structured to enable employers to determine whether its provisions can and will be beneficial, if implemented in their organizations. He said despite the importance of the issues being considered in the Flexiwork Bill, which has been tabled in Parliament and on which debate is expected...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier.
Labour

Household Workers Need More Protection – Labour Minister

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has called for more places of work to be covered by the Factories Act. He says this is especially important for the 58,000 country’s household workers, in order to give them the necessary protection against harmful chemicals. The Minister pointed out that currently only 2.3 per cent of workplaces are operating...
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