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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), engages in discussion with Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Chief Executive Officer, Giovanni Dennis, during a Ministerial Update Interview on Tuesday (August 25) at the Ministry’s North Street offices in downtown Kingston.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), engages in discussion with Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Chief Executive Officer, Giovanni Dennis, during a Ministerial Update Interview on Tuesday (August 25) at the Ministry’s North Street offices in downtown Kingston.

ROOFS Programme Advances to Phase Two

Jamaica’s national post-hurricane housing recovery effort is advancing rapidly as the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme transitions into its second phase. The Programme provides financial assistance for the reconstruction of homes damaged by Hurricane Melissa and...
Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks
Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks

JCPD Announces Head Office Relocation
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses members of the Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) during a courtesy call at the Ministry
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses members of the Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) during a courtesy call at the Ministry's North Street offices in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (August 19). Looking on are Executive Chair, Jean Lowrie-Chin (left); General Manager, Angela Patterson (second left); Executive Director of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), Cassandra Morrison (fourth right); Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Audrey Deer-Williams (third right); and Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings. The meeting provided an opportunity for the Minister and the CCRP to discuss issues affecting older persons and the organisation's ongoing collaboration with the Ministry through the NCSC, including advocacy initiatives, support for vulnerable seniors, and programmes aimed at enhancing the welfare, protection and well-being of older persons.

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Receives Courtesy Call From CCRP Representatives
State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (right), engages with displaced residents in Cooper’s Pen, Trelawny, during a relief distribution exercise held in the community on Thursday (August 13).
State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (right), engages with displaced residents in Cooper’s Pen, Trelawny, during a relief distribution exercise held in the community on Thursday (August 13).

Gov’t Assisting 44 Displaced Trelawny Families
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), looks on as New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Andrea Burke, cuts the ribbon to her new home during the handover ceremony at 43 Rosemary Lane in Kingston on Tuesday (August 4). Joining them are (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Arlene Williams; Ms. Burke’s granddaughters, Melaina and Azaria; young Ethan Williams; and Member of Parliament for Kingston Central and State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), looks on as New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Andrea Burke, cuts the ribbon to her new home during the handover ceremony at 43 Rosemary Lane in Kingston on Tuesday (August 4). Joining them are (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Arlene Williams; Ms. Burke’s granddaughters, Melaina and Azaria; young Ethan Williams; and Member of Parliament for Kingston Central and State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams.

Gov’t Exploring Modular Housing Units for Vulnerable Jamaicans

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams  addresses the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons Town Hall Meeting, held at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew, on July 30.
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MLSS Warns Against Fake Job Opportunities

Jamaicans are being urged to carefully verify employment opportunities before accepting offers, and paying recruitment fees or travelling overseas, as that deception remains one of the primary tools used by human traffickers. Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), Hon. Donovan Williams made the appeal while addressing the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons Town...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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Labour Ministry Received 5,701 Work Permit Applications in 2025

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) received 5,701 work permit applications in 2025, a 0.9 per cent increase compared with 2024. Of the applications received, 2,972 were renewals, representing a 3.5 per cent decrease compared with the previous year, while new applications increased by 6.1 per cent to 2,729. This information is contained in the Planning Institute of...
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JCPD Undertakes Activities to Raise Awareness on Its Work

The Jamaica Council For Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is undertaking varying activities for the 2026/27 fiscal year as the entity moves to raise awareness on the work and services offered by the Council. In an interview with JIS News, Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Relations at the JCPD, Adrienne Pinnock, said the JCPD is now undertaking a series of community...
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Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Adrienne Pinnock.
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JCPD to Launch Digital Marketplace for Persons with Disabilities in October

The Jamaica Council For Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is to officially launch its Digital Marketplace for Persons with Disabilities in October. A bold initiative integrated into the I AM ABLE: My JCPD Digital Services App, the platform will enable disability-owned enterprises to connect with both local and global markets. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Manager, Corporate Communications and...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers remarks during the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) handover ceremony at the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) head office in Kingston on Wednesday (July 15).
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Labour Ministry Pursuing Connectivity Agenda to Strengthen Disability Inclusion

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Ministry will focus on strengthening connectivity this year by enhancing collaboration across its agencies and programmes, with the aim of expanding opportunities and improving access to services for persons with disabilities. Speaking during the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) handover ceremony at the Jamaica Council for Persons with...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is joined by (from left), Deputy Chair for the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) Board of Management, Dr. Iris Soutar; Marketing and Public Relations Manager at the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dana DeCordova Denton; Executive Director of the JCPD, Dr. Christine Hendricks, and Jamaica’s first Disability Inclusion Advocate, Alister McLean, as they display devices handed over by the USF to the JCPD. The devices were handed over during an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Handover Ceremony at the JCPD Head Office in Kingston on Wednesday (July 15).
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JCPD Receives 18 Devices from USF

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) has received 18 devices from the Universal Service Fund (USF), to strengthen service delivery and improve support for persons with disabilities. Valued at approximately $2.3 million, the donation comprised 12 tablets and six laptops. The devices were handed over during an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Handover Ceremony at the JCPD Head...
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