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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11).

Preparations Advancing for Review of Disabilities Act

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advancing the necessary steps to undertake a review of the Disabilities Act, which came into full effect on February 14, 2022. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during a...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses stakeholders during the official signing of the 2025-2027 Joint Industrial Council (JIC) Labour Management Agreement for the building and construction industry. The signing ceremony was held at the Incorporated Master Builders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) in Kingston on Tuesday (February 11).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses stakeholders during the official signing of the 2025-2027 Joint Industrial Council (JIC) Labour Management Agreement for the building and construction industry. The signing ceremony was held at the Incorporated Master Builders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) in Kingston on Tuesday (February 11).

Gov’t Committed to Safeguarding the Interests of Jamaica’s Workers
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, accompanies New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Thressa Irving, inside her new one-bedroom home following the handover ceremony in Roehampton, St. James, on January 31.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, accompanies New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Thressa Irving, inside her new one-bedroom home following the handover ceremony in Roehampton, St. James, on January 31.

Compassionate Physically Challenged Resident in Roehampton, St. James Gets NSHP Home
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., and Regional Director, Region 1 HEART/NSTA Trust Dr. Sasha Shim-Hue (centre), interact with one of the participants in the GetConnected Digital Literacy Course during a visit at the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) in Kingston on Thursday (February 6).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., and Regional Director, Region 1 HEART/NSTA Trust Dr. Sasha Shim-Hue (centre), interact with one of the participants in the GetConnected Digital Literacy Course during a visit at the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) in Kingston on Thursday (February 6).

Minister Charles Jr. Lauds Senior Citizens Participating in NCSC Digital Literacy Course
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Pastor Adlai Blythe (right), at the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (SDA) Religious Liberty Summit on Thursday (January 30) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. Looking on is Elder Nigel Coke.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Pastor Adlai Blythe (right), at the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (SDA) Religious Liberty Summit on Thursday (January 30) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. Looking on is Elder Nigel Coke.

Gov’t Committed to Ensuring Respect for Religious Freedom and Diversity – PM

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr., addresses the recent general meeting of the Rotary Club of Trafalgar New Heights in Kingston. The meeting was held at The Summit.
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Labour And Social Security Ministry Remains Committed To Ensuring ‘No One Is Left Behind’

Labour and Social Security Minister , Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has reaffirmed his Ministry’s commitment to ensuring ‘no one is left behind’. He reiterated this while addressing the Rotary Club of Trafalgar New Heights general meeting held at The Summit in Kingston recently. Mr. Charles told the members that while the Rotary Club and the Ministry differ in structure, “we...
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Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings, addresses the send-off ceremony for 96 farm workers who departed Jamaica for Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP). The ceremony was held on Friday (Jan. 3) at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre in Kingston.
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14,434 Persons Benefited from Overseas Employment Programme in 2024

A total of 14,434 Jamaicans were placed in jobs abroad last year under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Overseas Employment Programme. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings, in making the disclosure, said that of the total, 8255 workers or 57 per cent travelled to Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP). She was speaking at...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), is joined by (from left), Minister of State in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Eastern, Hon. Fayval Williams; and Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks, in making a presentation to resident of Cheshire Village, St. Andrew, Sophia Johnson. Occasion was the distribution of care packages to residents of the community, which houses persons with disabilities on Tuesday (Dec. 31).
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Gov’t to Advance the Rights and Welfare of Persons with Disabilities

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be intensifying efforts to advance the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities in Jamaica. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure while addressing the handover of care packages by the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) at Cheshire Village, St. Andrew on Tuesday (Dec. 31). “Our goal is...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left), joins in the handover of a care package to Debby Hamilton (right) holding her grandson, Jahlani Riley at the Early Stimulation Programme’s (ESP) annual Christmas treat held on Thursday (December 19) at the entity’s main office, located at 95 Hanover Street, Kingston. (From left) are Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings; Human Resource Manager, KPMG, International Limited, Trudy Jones-Campbell; and Director of the ESP, Antonica Gunter Gayle. The ESP hosted activities at its facilities across Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Thomas, Portland, St. Catherine, and St. James.
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ESP’s Christmas Treat (PHOTOS)

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left), joins in the handover of a care package to Debby Hamilton (right) holding her grandson, Jahlani Riley at the Early Stimulation Programme’s (ESP) annual Christmas treat held on Thursday (December 19) at the entity’s main office, located at 95 Hanover Street, Kingston. (From left) are Acting Permanent Secretary...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right), displays the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Sydney Thwaites (third left)), to formalise the long-standing partnership between the Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) and the JMEA. They are joined by (from left) Board Member of the JPC, Reginald Budhan; Executive Director at the JMEA, Kamesha Turner-Blake; Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JPC, Tamar Nelson. The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday (December 10) at the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Boardroom, 39 Old Hope Road in Kingston.
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Jamaica Productivity Centre Signs MOU with JMEA

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security, through the Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC), has formalised its long-standing partnership with the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday (December 10), at the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Boardroom, 39 Old Hope Road in Kingston. This agreement aims...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, (fourth right, front row); Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings (fourth left, front row), along with Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities, Dr. Christine Hendricks (left, front row), pose with students and their teacher. The occasion was the recent launch of the ‘I Am Able’ Initiative by Dr. Dunn at the Police Officers Club in Kingston.
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‘I am Able’ Initiative Launched

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, on Tuesday (December 3) officially launched the ‘I am Able’ Initiative, which he described as an empowering programme designed to bridge the gap between the potential and opportunity for persons with disabilities. The launch took place during a trade show and concert, hosted by...
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