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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., provides a detailed breakdown of the Ministry’s over $10 billion expenditure on Hurricane Melissa relief initiatives, during Wednesday’s (June 10) Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

Labour and Social Security Ministry Spends Over $10 Billion on Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has, so far, expended more than $10 billion in targeted Hurricane Melissa relief initiatives, marking one of the largest social protection and disaster recovery interventions in the Ministry’s history. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel...

Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., announces the launch of the Humanitarian Assistance Relief Platform (HARP) pilot during Wednesday’s (June 10) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

Humanitarian Assistance Relief Platform Launched to Streamline ROOFS Phase Two

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (second right, seated) and, (from left, seated) Supervisor at Gebbers Farms in the United States, Eyon Gayle; Director of the Overseas Employment Services Centre, Delroy Palmer; and Wycliffe Martin High School Principal, Evorine Henry-Tracey are photographed with agricultural students from high schools across St. Mary and workers of Gebbers Farms. The occasion was the presentation of $600,000 in academic grant support by the workers for the students on June 5 at Wycliffe Martin High School in St. Mary.

Agricultural Students in St. Mary Awarded Academic Grants from US-Based Jamaican Farm Workers

Director, Sales Service and Channel Delivery, Scotia Jamaica Life Insurance Company, Kerry Ann Chong, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank in Kingston.

More Jamaicans Encouraged to Adopt Structured Retirement Planning

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (centre), is greeted by Pastor of the Boulevard Baptist Church, Rev. Devon Dick (left), during a church service, held at the Church on May 31, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). At right is Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings.

Legal and Administrative Frameworks Being Developed for Unemployment Insurance

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (second left) along with (from left), Senior Advisor to the Minister of Labour and Social Security, Bindley Sangster; Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings; and Chief Technical Director with responsibility for the Social Security Division in the Ministry, Audrey Deer-Williams, participate in a church service held at the Boulevard Baptist Church on May 31, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).

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PHOTOS: 60th Anniversary of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS)

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (second left) along with (from left), Senior Advisor to the Minister of Labour and Social Security, Bindley Sangster; Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings; and Chief Technical Director with responsibility for the Social Security Division in the Ministry, Audrey Deer-Williams,...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Wednesday’s (May 27) Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

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Digital Platform to Facilitate Direct Deposits for Phase 2 of ROOFS Programme

The Government has introduced a digital platform to facilitate direct deposits for Phase 2 of the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme. GovPay, Jamaica's official digital platform for receiving government payments, can be accessed at https://wipaytoday.com/mlss/beneficiary. Speaking at Wednesday’s (May 27) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House, Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.,...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses yesterday’s (May 26), ceremony for the renaming of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security building, located at 14 National Heroes Circle in Kingston, in honour of the late former Minister of Labour and National Insurance, Lynden Newland.

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Social Security Building At National Heroes Circle Renamed In Honour of Lynden Newland

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security building at 14 National Heroes Circle in Kingston has been renamed the Lynden Newland Building, in honour of the late former Minister of Labour and National Insurance, Lynden Newland. This is part of the Jamaica Legacy Project, which was undertaken jointly by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, and the Ministry of...

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, addresses the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) Symposium at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on May 20.

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IDT Key to Positive Workplace Relations – State Minister Williams

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. (centre), is joined by several key stakeholders for the Aggie Bernard Official Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Aggie Bernard Monument, located at the Craft Market on Port Royal Street in downtown Kingston on Thursday (May 21). From left are Councillor for the Whitfield Town Division, Eugene Kelly, who represented Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby; President, Jamaica Employers

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Jamaicans Encouraged to Honour Nation’s Labour Pioneers

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)....

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IDT Hailed As A Symbol of Fairness & Justice

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...

Former Minister of Education and dedicated public servant, Hon. Dr. Mavis Gilmour.

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Hon. Mavis Gilmour Centenarian Honour Established

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...