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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Audrey Deer-Williams.
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Audrey Deer-Williams.

Gov’t Mobilises Personnel for Post- Hurricane Damage and Needs Assessments

Nearly 500 persons are currently deployed across the hardest‑hit communities, conducting damage and needs assessments following the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October. Chief Technical Director (CTD) in the Ministry, Audrey Deer‑Williams, made the disclosure during a Ministry of Justice...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), addresses a public forum at the Kingston Summit business complex on Wednesday (December 3) to mark International Day for Persons with Disabilities 2025, observed under the theme ‘Rebuilding an Accessible Jamaica for All’. Also pictured (from second left) are Executive Member of the Jamaica Association of Architects, Sana Williams; Executive Director of the Jamaica Association for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Marilyn McKoy; and forum panellist, Alister McLean.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), addresses a public forum at the Kingston Summit business complex on Wednesday (December 3) to mark International Day for Persons with Disabilities 2025, observed under the theme ‘Rebuilding an Accessible Jamaica for All’. Also pictured (from second left) are Executive Member of the Jamaica Association of Architects, Sana Williams; Executive Director of the Jamaica Association for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Marilyn McKoy; and forum panellist, Alister McLean.

Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing Disability Inclusion
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at a press conference on disaster response post Hurricane Melissa, held on Thursday (November 20), at the Ministry
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at a press conference on disaster response post Hurricane Melissa, held on Thursday (November 20), at the Ministry's offices in downtown Kingston.

Ministry Sets Up Oversight Committee to Coordinate Welfare Help for Team Members
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a press conference on disaster response post Hurricane Melissa, held on Thursday (November 20), at the Ministry
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a press conference on disaster response post Hurricane Melissa, held on Thursday (November 20), at the Ministry's offices in downtown Kingston.

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a press conference on disaster response post Hurricane Melissa, on Thursday (November 20), at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a press conference on disaster response post Hurricane Melissa, on Thursday (November 20), at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston.

Damage Assessments Completed for 17,000 Households

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Emergency Response Network to Support Persons with Disabilities

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has activated an emergency response network to support persons with disabilities (PWDs) following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The assistance is being channelled through the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), which has received more than 110 calls from individuals requiring evacuation, food, shelter, and welfare checks. In a release on November...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., provides an update on Hurricane Melissa relief efforts during a media briefing at Jamaica House on Monday (November 3).
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Ministry Distributes Over 30,000 Food Packages in Hurricane Relief Effort

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has, so far, delivered hundreds of relief items and over 30,000 food packages to Jamaicans devastated by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who provided the update during a media briefing at Jamaica House on Monday (November 3), assured the public that the Ministry is working assiduously to...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings (fourth left), listens as Deputy Director of Nursing Services at the Black River Hospital, Ingrid Stephens (third right), expresses gratitude for the donation of food, water and care packages to the patients and staff at the hospital by the Ministry along with its humanitarian assistance partners. The items were handed over at the hospital in St. Elizabeth on Thursday night (Oct. 30). From left  are: Chief Technical Director in charge of Social Security in the Ministry,  Audrey Deer Williams; Caribbean Country Director, World Food Programme (WFP), Brian Bogart; Chief Executive Officer at the Black River Hospital, Diana Brown-Miller;  Acting Director for Disaster, Rehabilitation and Welfare Management in the Ministry, Jacqueline Shepherd; Food for the Poor Director in charge of operations and implementation, Nakhle Hado;  and Acting Director for Disaster Rehabilitation and Welfare Management in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Suzette Morris.
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Labour Ministry and Partners Provide Relief Items to Black River Hospital

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security, along with some of its major humanitarian assistance partners, have distributed food, water and care packages to patients and staff of the Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth. The facility suffered significant damage during the passage of Hurricane Melissa, with the administrative block losing its roof. Patients and staff were unharmed. Permanent Secretary...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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Labour Ministry Prepared for Relief Efforts

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is ready to manage national welfare and relief efforts in response to the potential impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. On Wednesday (October 22), the Humanitarian Assistance Committee (HAC) was convened to finalise coordination among key partners and review parish readiness. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. who was speaking during a TikTok Live,...
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Gov’t Secures Emergency Supplies and Begins Distribution Ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has secured a comprehensive range of emergency and care items and established lines of credit in 11 parishes to enable the swift replenishment of essential goods, where necessary, to further strengthen Jamaica’s readiness for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. Distribution of care supplies has commenced in three parishes. To date, provisions have...
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