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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.
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.

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...
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.
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.

14,434 Persons Benefited from Overseas Employment Programme in 2024
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).
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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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.
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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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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Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.
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More Than 120 Jamaicans Benefit from ‘New Limb, New Life’ Programme

More than 120 Jamaicans with physical impairments have, so far, benefited from the Government’s ‘New Limb, New Life’ Programme. Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks, made the disclosure during an interview with JIS News. Last year, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, announced New Limb, New Life as a means...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), with Managing Director, Central Jamaica Social Development Initiative (CJSDI), Damion Young (left) and three graduates of the CJSDI’s training programme in Hospitality and Entrepreneurship. They are (from second left) Diana Williams, Hannaree Edwards and Odette Cotterell. Occasion was a graduation ceremony held on December 1 at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester, for participants in the six-month programme.
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Labour Minister Emphasises Critical Role Of Entrepreneurs In Building Strong Economies

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has emphasised the critical role of entrepreneurs in building strong economies. He pointed out that across the globe, entrepreneurs are the backbone of prosperous countries, creating jobs, driving innovation, and shaping the future of industries. The Minister was speaking at a graduation ceremony for the Central Jamaica Social Development Initiative...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), converses with centenarian, Phyllis Jamieson, during a visit to her home on Gully Road in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on November 28. Mrs. Jamieson celebrated her 100th birthday on November 16. Sharing the moment are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), and Councillor for the St. Ann’s Bay Division, Dallas Dickenson.
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Prime Minister Visits St. Ann Centenarian

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on November 28 made a special visit to the home of St. Ann centenarian, Phyllis Jamieson, on Gully Road in St. Ann’s Bay. Mrs. Jamieson, who celebrated her milestone 100th birthday on November 16, was greeted by Dr. Holness with warm words of respect and admiration. “God has blessed you truly, and...
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Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Person with Disabilities, Dr. Christine Hendricks.
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December 1 to 7 is Disabilities Awareness Week

Disabilities Awareness Week is being observed from December 1 to 7 under the theme ‘Inclusion in Action: Connecting Communities for a Better Tomorrow’. The annual observance serves as an opportunity to highlight the achievements of persons with disabilities, address challenges and underscore the importance of accessibility in all aspects of life including education, employment, healthcare, transportation, and community engagement. Executive...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., (second right), addresses potential candidates for placement in the Overseas Employment (farmwork) Programme in Canada and the United States (US), during a recruitment exercise at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Thursday (November 28). Looking on is Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings.
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Gov’t Ensuring Inclusiveness in Overseas Employment Programme

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., on Thursday (November 28) underscored the importance of the Government’s ‘No One Left Behind Policy’ as he encouraged potential candidates for placement in the Overseas Employment (farmwork) Programme in Canada and the United States (US). The Policy ensures that workers are well prepared to meet the demands of their overseas...
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