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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.
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

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...
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
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.
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.

Labour Minister Emphasises Critical Role Of Entrepreneurs In Building Strong Economies
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.
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.

Prime Minister Visits St. Ann Centenarian

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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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Labour and Social Security Ministry Advises that Telephone and Internet Services Down at the NIS, 18 Ripon Road

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advising members of the public that telephone lines and internet services at our National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Office, located at 18 Ripon Road, Kingston, are currently down. As such, NIS pensioners and other customers will be unable to contact us by telephone. In addition, we will be unable to deliver some services...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
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Gov’t Remains Steadfast in Enhancing Jamaica’s Healthcare Facilities

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