State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, says the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) has established itself as a key institution in shaping positive workplace relations across Jamaica. Addressing the IDT Symposium at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on May 20, State Minister Donovan Williams congratulated the 50...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is encouraging Jamaicans to continue honouring the sacrifices of labour pioneers whose struggles helped shape the nation’s modern workforce and industrial relations system. He was speaking during the Aggie Bernard Official Wreath-Laying Ceremony, held at the Aggie Bernard Monument on Port Royal Street in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (May 21)....

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, has praised the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) as an embodiment of justice and fairness for all. Addressing a symposium commemorating the organisation’s 50th anniversary at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in Kingston on Wednesday (May 20), he pointed out that since its inception, the IDT has...

The Government has established the Hon. Mavis Gilmour Centenarian Honour to recognise the oldest Jamaican every year. It is named after former Minister of Social Security and Consumer Affairs (1988-1989), and dedicated public servant, Hon. Dr. Mavis Gilmour, who celebrated her 100th birthday on April 13. Dr. Gilmour, who hails from St. Elizabeth, also made history by becoming the first...

Alister McLean has been named Jamaica’s first Disability Inclusion Advocate. A respected youth advocate and public voice for disability rights, Mr. McLean is widely recognised for using his lived experience to challenge stigma, promote accessibility and advance equal opportunity, consistently demonstrating that disability is not inability. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the announcement during...

In the 2025 calendar year, the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) recorded contributions totalling $44.8 billion. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 19). “In addition, the National Insurance Fund stands at $262.8 Billion in net assets at the end of...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) have finalised a settled draft of the Occupational Safety and Health legislation. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who further advised that consultations with the relevant ministries, departments, and agencies are nearing completion. Throughout 2025, the Ministry, in close collaboration with...