The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advancing legislation relating to elder care and protection. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during a Statement to the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (October 7). “We have already started the procurement of a consultant to develop position paper, cabinet submission, and drafting instructions. This is going to be...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is again urging individuals seeking legitimate employment overseas to use official channels in order to protect themselves from fraudulent schemes and potential exploitation. “It is very important, as we have a lot of scamming. You have many individuals that try to mimic the Ministry, and some of them even [post]...

The Government is currently reviewing proposals designed to enhance telecommunications services for persons with disabilities islandwide. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure while addressing a workshop for persons with disabilities, held on Thursday (October 2) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, as part of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) Information and...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is urging all Jamaicans to celebrate the invaluable contributions of the country’s senior citizens. In his message for United Nations International Day of Older Persons on October 1, the Minister said that older people in society are not passive bystanders but powerful agents of change. “Their voices must be heard...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be focused on three main priorities over the next 12 to 24 months as it ramps up initiatives to ensure digital inclusion for persons with disabilities. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., in outlining the imperatives, said the first is “access with purpose”, ensuring that every new ICT access point is supported with...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is calling for more strategic and coordinated collaboration to fully maximise the potential of a sustainable blue economy. He emphasised that this collaborative approach is critical to driving inclusive economic growth, creating resilient employment opportunities, protecting marine ecosystems and coastal communities, and safeguarding ocean health for future generations. “Our maritime...

Senior citizens from clubs all across Jamaica came together for an afternoon of fun, food and fellowship in celebration of National Grandparents Day. The third annual staging of the event was held on Sunday (September 21) at the Verandah at Juci Patties Empowerment Park in Clarendon. It was organised by Juci Patties in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and...