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Programme Director for the Florence Elderly and Shut-In Feeding Programme, Erica Robinson-Daley (third right), and programme volunteers prepare to package food items and toiletries for distribution to the elderly and shut-ins from Tucker, St. James. This was at the Tucker Wesleyan Holiness Church in St. James, recently. The volunteers (from left) are Dorett Lawrence; Remaine Bell; Tossheena Webber; Lee Tosha Webber; Kenaire James; and Adrine Waite.
Programme Director for the Florence Elderly and Shut-In Feeding Programme, Erica Robinson-Daley (third right), and programme volunteers prepare to package food items and toiletries for distribution to the elderly and shut-ins from Tucker, St. James. This was at the Tucker Wesleyan Holiness Church in St. James, recently. The volunteers (from left) are Dorett Lawrence; Remaine Bell; Tossheena Webber; Lee Tosha Webber; Kenaire James; and Adrine Waite.

Social Worker Helping Tucker’s Elderly And Shut-Ins

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact communities across the island, creating health and economic challenges, social worker, Erica Robinson-Daley, is assisting less fortunate persons in Tucker, St. James, providing them with food items. This is through her ‘Florence...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, addressing the House of Representatives on October 6.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, addressing the House of Representatives on October 6.

Disabilities Act to Take Effect February 14, 2022
Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels (second left), and Director-General (Ag) of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson (third left), display the agreement between the two entities to upgrade five schools that are designated as emergency shelters, at a signing ceremony held at the Ensom City Primary School in St. Catherine last Thursday (September 23). Others pictured (from left) are Principal of the Ensom City Primary School, Karlene Collins-Dawkins; Chief Executive Officer of the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation, André Griffiths; and Councillor for the Ensom City Division, George Moodie. Photo: Dave Reid
Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels (second left), and Director-General (Ag) of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson (third left), display the agreement between the two entities to upgrade five schools that are designated as emergency shelters, at a signing ceremony held at the Ensom City Primary School in St. Catherine last Thursday (September 23). Others pictured (from left) are Principal of the Ensom City Primary School, Karlene Collins-Dawkins; Chief Executive Officer of the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation, André Griffiths; and Councillor for the Ensom City Division, George Moodie. Photo: Dave Reid

ODPEM And Digicel Foundation Partnership To Benefit People With Special Needs
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,

PM Holness Calls On World Leaders For Innovative Solutions To End Poverty
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda

Minister Samuda Calls For Greater Levels Of Volunteerism To Aid Elderly During COVID-19

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Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda
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Revised National Policy For Senior Citizens To Be Tabled Shortly

The revised National Policy for Senior Citizens to provide adequate social safety net protections, has been approved by Cabinet and is to be tabled in the Houses of Parliament shortly. Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, made the disclosure in a message read by State Minister, Hon. Zavia Mayne, during a virtual church service on Sunday (September 26),...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Western, Hon. Zavia Mayne, speaks in the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives, on September 22.
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180 Trainees To Graduate From Alexandria College Of Continuing Education

A total of 180 trainees will graduate from the Alexandria College of Continuing Education in November in various skill disciplines. This was noted by Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, and Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Western, Hon. Zavia Mayne, while contributing to the 2021/22 State of the Constituency Debate in the House...
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Minister of Education, Youth, and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking during Wednesday’s (September 22) digital Post-Cabinet media briefing.
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Cabinet Approves Tabling Of Disabilities Act Regulations

Cabinet has approved the tabling of supporting Regulations for the Disabilities Act, 2014 in Parliament. The Act aims to promote, protect, and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of privileges, interests, benefits, and treatment by persons with disabilities, on an equal basis with others. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, who made the disclosure during Wednesday’s (September...
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PSA – Limited Service Delivery at the Ministry of Labour & Social Security’s St. James Parish Office

The Ministry of Labour & Social Security is advising the public that limited services will be offered at the newly relocated Office at 4 Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay from Wednesday, September 1, 2021 through to Friday September 3, 2021. The Ministry appreciates your kind understanding and expects full service to be restored on Monday, September 6, 2021. We apologize...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a three-bedroom house to a family in his West Central St. Andrew, recently. Others pictured (from left)) are Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell, family members for the unit, and Mayor of Kingston, Senator Delroy Williams.
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$400M More for Indigent Housing

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has disclosed that the Government has secured an additional $400 million for the social housing programme. Mr. Holness, who was speaking at a recent handover of a three-bedroom house to a family in his West Central St. Andrew constituency, said that with the additional funds, more than 500 units could be built during...
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Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities, Dr. Christine Hendricks. (JIS File Photo)
Social Security

Persons With Disabilities Encouraged To Join The JCPD

Individuals with physical and mental impairments are being encouraged to register with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) to access several available benefits. Speaking recently on the JIS Television programme, ‘Get the Facts’, Executive Director, Dr. Christine Hendricks, informed that the Council can facilitate members with grant aid of up to $250,000 to acquire assistive devices and implements,...
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