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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.
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.

Gov’t Remains Steadfast in Enhancing Jamaica’s Healthcare Facilities

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, says the Government remains steadfast in improving, rebuilding and enhancing healthcare facilities for Jamaicans. This,...
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on October 8 at the entity’s downtown Kingston offices.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on October 8 at the entity’s downtown Kingston offices.

KSAMC Stages Wellness Day of Care for the Homeless on October 10
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), is in discussion with Chairperson of the Digicel Foundation, Joy Clarke (centre) and Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, Charmaine Daniels (right), during the recent launch of the Foundation’s 2023/2024 annual report at the organisation’s downtown Kingston offices.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), is in discussion with Chairperson of the Digicel Foundation, Joy Clarke (centre) and Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, Charmaine Daniels (right), during the recent launch of the Foundation’s 2023/2024 annual report at the organisation’s downtown Kingston offices.

Minister Charles Jr. Hails Digicel Foundation for Contribution to Special Needs Children
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. presents Gloria Facey with the Distinguished Senior Citizen Award, at the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) regional awards ceremony held at The Verandah in Clarendon on Thursday (October 3).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. presents Gloria Facey with the Distinguished Senior Citizen Award, at the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) regional awards ceremony held at The Verandah in Clarendon on Thursday (October 3).

Senior Citizens Saluted for Sterling Service
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon Pearnel Charles Jr,. addresses a Job Recruitment Fair at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on September 18.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon Pearnel Charles Jr,. addresses a Job Recruitment Fair at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on September 18.

Minister Calls on Jamaicans to Join the Fight Against Child Labour

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Labour Ministry Issues Scam Alert

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security advises all members of the public to be vigilant against messages circulating via text message (SMS) and on WhatsApp, informing recipients to apply online to this Ministry for a “NATIONAL ASSISTANCE FUND” from the Government of Jamaica. These messages are false: there is no “NATIONAL ASSISTANCE FUND”. If you receive such a message...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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ILO Commits to Support Further Research on Achievements in Eliminating Child Labour

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has given its commitment to provide funding support for the Jamaica Household Workers Union, and further research on the achievements in eliminating Child Labour in Jamaica. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 1). Mr. Charles Jr. also...
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Grandmothers enjoy cold coconut water at the National Grandparents Day celebration held at The Verandah, Clarendon Park, on Sunday (September 29).
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Rain No Damper for National Grandparents Celebration

A heavy downpour did not dampen the spirits as hundreds turned out to celebrate National Grandparents Day on Sunday (September 29), at The Verandah, Juici Patties Complex in Clarendon. The event, organised by the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), culminated activities in observance of Senior Citizens Month in September. Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.,...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left) presents the award for Distinguished Senior Citizen to broadcaster and lecturer, Dr. Orville Taylor. Occasion was the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) regional awards ceremony held at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on Friday (September 27).
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Senior Citizens Awarded for Distinguished Service

Senior citizens and volunteers from the parishes of Kingston, St. Thomas, St. Mary and Portland were recognised for distinguished service at the regional awards ceremony of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) held Friday (September 27). The ceremony, held at Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, included the presentation of the Distinguished Senior Citizen Award, Outstanding...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the graduation ceremony of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Digital Literacy training programme, which was held at the HEART College of Innovation and Technology in St. James, recently.
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Seniors Encouraged to Embrace Technology to Guard Against Scammers

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is encouraging senior citizens to become more technologically savvy, in order to be less vulnerable to scammers. The Minister was addressing the graduation ceremony of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) digital literacy course, held recently at the HEART College of Innovation and Technology in St. James. Some 37...
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Custos Rotulorum for Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin (second left), presents the keys to a new house (in background) built under her ‘Little But Tallawah Homes’ Initiative, to recipient, Tracy-Ann Thomas (fourth left) of Rocky Point in the parish, during the handover on Friday (September 20). Others participating include: Mayor of May Pen Councillor Joel Williams (third right), and Councillor for the Rocky Point Division, Winston Maragh (second right).
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Clarendon Family Gifted ‘Little But Tallawah’ Home

Custos Rotulorum for Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin, on Friday (September 20), handed over one of two retrofitted container houses, developed under an initiative she spearheads, to a family residing in Rocky Point in the parish, who lost their possessions during Hurricane Beryl’s passage on July 3. Tracy-Ann Thomas and her two children are the beneficiaries of the new dwelling, which...
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