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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.

ESP’s Christmas Treat (PHOTOS)
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.
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.

Jamaica Productivity Centre Signs MOU with JMEA
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.
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.

‘I am Able’ Initiative Launched
Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.
Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

More Than 120 Jamaicans Benefit from ‘New Limb, New Life’ Programme

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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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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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Labour Ministry Hosts Job Fair in Runaway Bay Nov. 28

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is partnering with several businesses to host a job fair at Holiday Haven, Main Street, Runaway Bay, in St. Ann, on Thursday, November 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event aims to connect job seekers with various employers, while providing invaluable resources and support to help individuals secure meaningful employment....
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the launch of the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) Project, at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (November 20).
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Government Launches SPIRO Project to Strengthen Social Protection Programmes

The Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, launched the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) Project on Wednesday (November 20). The six-year initiative aims to strengthen Jamaica’s social protection programmes and systems to improve the population’s resilience, and increase labour market and social protection opportunities. It will be executed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security,...
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