Jamaica will vie for a council seat at the next International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly to be held in September. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (April 27). “Securing an ICAO Council Seat will help Jamaica to forge...

The Actuarial Reports for 2019 and 2022 of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) are slated to be completed by next year, says Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda. He said that the 2019 Actuarial Review has started and both reports will be finished by early next year. “It is very important to note that all recommendations concerning an...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is expecting to increase the number of beneficiaries on its Social Pension Programme to 20,000 during the 2022/2023 financial year, as it seeks to widen its scope of assistance. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, who made the disclosure in his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April...

As the Disabilities Act comes into full effect, the Government is moving to entrench legislation to ensure that the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) are protected. According to Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, entrenching the laws is the “next step forward” in the process of showing the Government’s “unwavering commitment” to the principles of the...

Newly installed members of the National Youth Advisory Council of Jamaica are encouraged to advocate for remedial programmes that the Government could implement to train unattached youth, in order to prevent labour shortages. The charge came from Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his keynote address at the Installation Ceremony for the 2021/23 Council members. The event was...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says that interactions between the public and members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) need to improve. “We are transforming the JCF to be the people’s force, the force for good. It’s a difficult prospect in an indisciplined society that seeks to challenge the police at every turn,” he said. “We have all...

The Ministry of Tourism is focused on six key areas as it creates a framework for growth that is more resilient, equitable and sustainable. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure during his Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 6). The six areas are facilitating investments; strengthening linkages; investing in human capital development; diversifying...