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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens as 105-year-old Winnifred Stern shares aspects of her life during a visit to her Lords Road home in Kingston on Friday (July 1). The visit formed part of post Centenarians’ Day activities, staged annually by the Labour and Social Security Ministry, to recognise persons who have reached 100 years and over. Centenarians’ Day was observed on May 20 under the theme ‘Healthy Ageing: Promoting Intergenerational Wealth’.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens as 105-year-old Winnifred Stern shares aspects of her life during a visit to her Lords Road home in Kingston on Friday (July 1). The visit formed part of post Centenarians’ Day activities, staged annually by the Labour and Social Security Ministry, to recognise persons who have reached 100 years and over. Centenarians’ Day was observed on May 20 under the theme ‘Healthy Ageing: Promoting Intergenerational Wealth’.

Jamaica Must Value Its Seniors – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said it is important that the country recognises and appreciates its senior citizens, particularly those who have lived beyond 100 years. He said that the Government acknowledges and continues to put programmes in...
Centenarian Frannie Wright displays a photograph of her being presented with an award by late former Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Howard Cooke, for her contribution to national development. Occasion was a visit to the 102-year-old’s Shalimar Avenue address in Kingston on Friday (July 1) to present her with a gift baskeT as part of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) post-Centenarians’ Day activities on Friday (July 1).
Centenarian Frannie Wright displays a photograph of her being presented with an award by late former Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Howard Cooke, for her contribution to national development. Occasion was a visit to the 102-year-old’s Shalimar Avenue address in Kingston on Friday (July 1) to present her with a gift baskeT as part of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) post-Centenarians’ Day activities on Friday (July 1).

PHOTOS: NCSC’s Post Centenarian’s Day Activities
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and Permanent in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden (left), speak with 105-year-old Winnifred Stern during a visit to her Lords Road home in Kingston on Friday (July 1). The visit formed part of post activities for Centenarians’ Day, staged annually by the Labour and Social Security Ministry, where persons who have reached 100 years and over are recognised. Centenarians’ Day was observed on May 20 under the theme ‘Healthy Ageing: Promoting Intergenerational Wealth’.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and Permanent in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden (left), speak with 105-year-old Winnifred Stern during a visit to her Lords Road home in Kingston on Friday (July 1). The visit formed part of post activities for Centenarians’ Day, staged annually by the Labour and Social Security Ministry, where persons who have reached 100 years and over are recognised. Centenarians’ Day was observed on May 20 under the theme ‘Healthy Ageing: Promoting Intergenerational Wealth’.

PM Urges Senior Citizens to Sign Up for Social Pension Programme
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), lays a wreath at the Agnes ‘Aggie’ Bernard Monument in downtown Kingston, recently. He is joined by Director for the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean, Dennis Zulu (centre), and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dione Jennings.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), lays a wreath at the Agnes ‘Aggie’ Bernard Monument in downtown Kingston, recently. He is joined by Director for the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean, Dennis Zulu (centre), and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dione Jennings.

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Receives Courtesy Call from ILO Official, Lays Wreath At Aggie Bernard Monument
Director, Business Development and Communication, Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Prudence James-Townsend.
Director, Business Development and Communication, Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Prudence James-Townsend.

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Chief Technical Director with responsibility for Social Security in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Audrey Deer-Williams, addresses the launch of the Ministry’s Community Engagement Series (CES) at the St. John’s Methodist Church in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (June 22).
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PATH Community Engagement Series Kicks Off In Montego Bay

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security launched its Programme of Advancement Through Health & Education (PATH) Community Engagement Series (CES) in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (June 22). Scores of persons turned out for the event, held at the St. John’s Methodist Church in Montego Bay, where they were sensitised about the various social security programmes offered by...
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Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas (left), is assisted by Portmore Branch Manager for Sodality Cooperative Credit Union, Roger Limsang, to smooth the concrete laid for a new footpath leading from the bus stop to the community of Daytona in Portmore, on Labour Day, May 23.
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New Pathway Built To Assist Disabled In Daytona, Portmore

Residents of Daytona in Portmore, St. Catherine, are now able to access a main bus stop during the rainy season, following the construction of a concrete footpath, which leads from the community. The disabled-friendly pathway was completed on May 23 as part of the Portmore Municipality’s 2022 Labour Day project. Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas, said the footpath...
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(FILE) Government Senator Kavan Gayle makes his contribution to the debate.
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Planning For Retirement Is Critical, Says Senators

Government Senator Kavan Gayle is encouraging citizens to adequately plan for their retirement, which may be a prolonged period due to improved life expectancy. “During our working life, we must prepare for retirement [which] must be seen as an important part of life. Whether retirement is 60 or 65, life expectancy has increased and so the period of retirement can...
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Labour Ministry’s Trelawny Office Closed

The Ministry of Labour & Social Security is advising the public that due to unforeseen circumstances, its Trelawny Office located at 4 Kings Street, Falmouth is closed to the public today, May 2, 2022. The office will re-open tomorrow, May 3, 2022 at 9:00 am to the public. The Ministry apologizes for the inconveniences caused.
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2022/2023 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, today, Tuesday (April 26).
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Productivity Centre In Final Stages Of ISO Certification

The Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security is in the final stages of attaining ISO 9001:2015 certification. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, in making the disclosure during the recent Sectoral debate presentation at Gordon House, said that the ISO certification will better enable the JPC to provide first-class services to all its stakeholders, while...
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(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 26).
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More Elderly To Be Added To Social Pension Programme

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is expecting to increase the number of beneficiaries on its Social Pension Programme to 20,000 during the 2022/2023 financial year, as it seeks to widen its scope of assistance. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, who made the disclosure in his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April...
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