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State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left) greets past student of the Ministry’s Early Stimulation Programme, Joshua Hall during the staging of the programme’s 2024 graduation exercise held on July 10 at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica Bethel Temple in Kingston.
State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left) greets past student of the Ministry’s Early Stimulation Programme, Joshua Hall during the staging of the programme’s 2024 graduation exercise held on July 10 at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica Bethel Temple in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Early Stimulation Programme Graduation Exercise

Community Liaison Officer, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Nadola Williams, speaks with Portland Cottage resident, Joseph McGregor, after presenting him with tarpaulin to protect this home from the elements.  Teams from the Ministry journeyed to communities in Clarendon on Wednesday (July 10), to assess the extent of damage from Hurricane Beryl and provide relief items to affected persons.
Community Liaison Officer, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Nadola Williams, speaks with Portland Cottage resident, Joseph McGregor, after presenting him with tarpaulin to protect this home from the elements.  Teams from the Ministry journeyed to communities in Clarendon on Wednesday (July 10), to assess the extent of damage from Hurricane Beryl and provide relief items to affected persons.

PHOTOS: Residents of Portland Cottage Get Relief Items
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Wednesday’s (July 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. 
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Wednesday’s (July 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. 

Timely Gov’t Response to Post-Hurricane Dislocation in Communities
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).

PM Announces REACH Programme to Assist Hurricane Beryl Victims
MLSS first responders out in the field in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, delivering Disaster Relief items to residents of Palmers Cross and Rosewell communities in Clarendon.
MLSS first responders out in the field in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, delivering Disaster Relief items to residents of Palmers Cross and Rosewell communities in Clarendon.

Labour and Social Security Ministry Continues to Lead Extensive Hurricane Relief Efforts

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Executive Director of the National Council for Senior Citizens, Cassandra Morrison.
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NCSC Urges Vigilance and Care for Senior Citizens During Hurricane Season

The National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) is underscoring the importance of proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of older persons, as Jamaica prepares for Hurricane Beryl. Executive Director, Cassandra Morrison, told JIS News that “with a commitment to safeguarding our senior population during potentially hazardous weather events, the NCSC urges families, caregivers, and communities to prioritise the...
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Sharing in team NHT’s excitement is The Honourable Pearnel Charles Jr. MP, Minister of Labour and Social Security (fourth right) and Dr. the Honourable Norman Dunn, Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (fourth left). Team NHT (from left): Ainsley McDonald, Acting Manager, Loan Accounting; Roshane Thompson, Acting Loan Portfolio Officer; Shaniek Robinson, Acting ISO 9001 Project Manager; Dr Suzanne Wynter, General Manager Loan Manager; Dr Lanie Oakley-Williams, Senior General Manager, Customer Relations Management; Damion Reid, Acting Manager, Loan Management and Shirley Pryce, Senior Social Development Officer.
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NHT Wins Inaugural Public Sector Productivity Competition

The National Housing Trust, NHT, are winners of the inaugural Public Sector Productivity Competition. The announcement was made at an awards ceremony, on Friday June 21, 2024. The competition, which was organised by the Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC), through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, was geared towards encouraging public bodies to implement innovative strategies to improve productivity and...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre), with students at the Legal Aid Council justice fair for persons with disabilities, which was held at Emancipation Park in New Kingston on Friday (June 21).
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Legal Aid Council Hosts Justice Fair For Persons With Disabilities

The Legal Aid Council hosted the Kingston leg of its justice fair for persons with disabilities at Emancipation Park in New Kingston on Friday (June 21). The fair was aimed at increasing access to justice services and raising awareness among persons living with disabilities about their rights. In his remarks, Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, highlighted the Ministry’s recent efforts...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left) and Chairman, Jamaica Productivity Centre, Omar Azan (centre), engage with Relationship Executive, Development Bank of Jamaica, Travell Mullings, during the Future of Work and Productivity seminar at the AC Kingston Hotel in St. Andrew on June 20. The event is being held under the theme ‘Bridging the Innovation and Productivity Gaps: Education, Skills and Economic Transformation’.
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No One Will Be Left Behind – Minister Charles Jr.

The Government is committed to promoting decent work and social protection for all regardless of occupation or employment status, says Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. He said that no one will be left behind. “So, as simple as you have seen it, even in our overseas employment programme, we have integrated persons with disabilities as...
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Chief Technical Director, Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC), Tamar Nelson
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JPC Looking to Partner with Researchers to Drive Productivity

Chief Technical Director, Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC), Tamar Nelson, is calling on researchers to partner with the organisation to support the mission to make Jamaica a more productive society. She was addressing the productivity and innovation research seminar at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) offices in Kingston on June 19. Ms. Nelson said research is critical in unearthing unique issues...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), and World Bank Country Director, Lilia Burunciuc (second right), sign the US$20million Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunities (SPIRO) Project loan agreement during Tuesday’s (June 11) SPIRO Visibility Ceremony at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service in Kingston. Observing are (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts Risden; and World Bank Human Development Regional Director, Dr. Jaime Saavedra.
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Gov’t and World Bank Sign US$20m SPIRO Project Loan Agreement

The Government has signed a US$20 million loan agreement with the World Bank for the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunities (SPIRO) Project. The SPIRO Project aims to increase Jamaica’s social protection coverage by establishing a national unemployment insurance programme and strengthening the social protection delivery system. In his remarks during Tuesday’s (June 11) SPIRO Visibility Ceremony at the...
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