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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda.

360,000 Beneficiaries To Receive One-Off $10,000 Grant December

Hundreds of thousands of Jamaicans, who are beneficiaries of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) and the Social Pension Programme will receive a one-off $10,000 grant this month. This is being facilitated through an allocation of $1.9...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), is presented with a symbolic US$1.085-million cheque by Head of Office at United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP), Regis Chapman, during a handover ceremony at the New Kingston offices of the National Insurance Fund (NIF) on Tuesday (November 16). The funds will support selected poor families in Jamaica that have been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), is presented with a symbolic US$1.085-million cheque by Head of Office at United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP), Regis Chapman, during a handover ceremony at the New Kingston offices of the National Insurance Fund (NIF) on Tuesday (November 16). The funds will support selected poor families in Jamaica that have been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

10,000 Families To Benefit From US$1.085-Million World Food Programme Grant
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (left), leads a symbolic clock chiming and wreath-laying ceremony to honour Jamaica’s World War II veterans and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice Jamaican men and women paid for freedom. The ceremony was held at the Cross Roads Clock Tower in Kingston on November 11. The Mayor is joined by (from second left) Chief Executive Officer (Town Clerk), Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill; Deputy Superintendent of Police, Yvette Burgess; Retired Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Sergeant, Peter Xavier Williams; Deputy Mayor, KSAMC, Winston Ennis; Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, Dr Patricia Dunwell; Custos Rotulorum of Kingston, Hon Steadman Fuller; and Minority Leader, KSAMC, Andrew Swaby.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (left), leads a symbolic clock chiming and wreath-laying ceremony to honour Jamaica’s World War II veterans and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice Jamaican men and women paid for freedom. The ceremony was held at the Cross Roads Clock Tower in Kingston on November 11. The Mayor is joined by (from second left) Chief Executive Officer (Town Clerk), Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill; Deputy Superintendent of Police, Yvette Burgess; Retired Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Sergeant, Peter Xavier Williams; Deputy Mayor, KSAMC, Winston Ennis; Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, Dr Patricia Dunwell; Custos Rotulorum of Kingston, Hon Steadman Fuller; and Minority Leader, KSAMC, Andrew Swaby.

KSAMC World War II Veterans
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (right) greets World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean, Lilia Burunciuc, during a courtesy call at the National Insurance Fund offices in New Kingston on November 5. The discussions revolved around Jamaica’s recovery efforts from the impact of COVID-19.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (right) greets World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean, Lilia Burunciuc, during a courtesy call at the National Insurance Fund offices in New Kingston on November 5. The discussions revolved around Jamaica’s recovery efforts from the impact of COVID-19.

PHOTOS: Karl Samuda Courtesy Call With Lilia Burunciuc at NIF
State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (centre), is assisted by Managing Director, Red Stripe, Luis Prata (right), to cut the ribbon for the official opening of the Red Stripe Employee multipurpose facilities on Wednesday (November 3), at the plant’s St. Andrew location. Also pictured is Supply Chain Director, Red Stripe, Michael Grayer.
State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (centre), is assisted by Managing Director, Red Stripe, Luis Prata (right), to cut the ribbon for the official opening of the Red Stripe Employee multipurpose facilities on Wednesday (November 3), at the plant’s St. Andrew location. Also pictured is Supply Chain Director, Red Stripe, Michael Grayer.

Government Remains Steadfast In Push For Increased Employment For Disabled Persons

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
Social Security

Gov’t Committed to Health and Well-Being of Senior Citizens

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says the Government remains committed to the health and well-being of the country’s older population. “We envision and are committed to ensuring that senior citizens live and participate actively in a society that guarantees their rights, promotes their responsibilities, recognises their capabilities and contributions, and facilitates...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the debate on the first Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure for the 2021/22 fiscal year, in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 12).
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Food Baskets for the Vulnerable

Vulnerable persons and those adversely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are to benefit from a $1-billion national food drive being implemented by the Government. Through the initiative, dubbed the ‘CARE Package Food Drive’, between 200,000 and 250,000 food baskets will be distributed to targeted persons under the Government’s COVID Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) Programme, which is being...
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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.
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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 Elderly and Shut-in Feeding Programme,’ which was launched on July 21 with the help of colleague Dorett Lawrence. The programme...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, addressing the House of Representatives on October 6.
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Disabilities Act to Take Effect February 14, 2022

The Disabilities Act is to come into effect on February 14, 2022. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, made the announcement during Wednesday’s (October.6) sitting of the House of Representatives as he tabled the Disabilities Regulations, 2021, Resolution. The Regulations were approved by Members of the House and will now enable the Disabilities Act and all its...
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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
Social Security

ODPEM And Digicel Foundation Partnership To Benefit People With Special Needs

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has entered into a partnership with the Digicel Foundation to retrofit five schools for the accommodation of persons with disabilities. Under the project, the schools that are designated as emergency shelters will be equipped with ramps with rails, wheelchair access to bathrooms with necessary accessories, and shelter signage. The institutions are...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,
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PM Holness Calls On World Leaders For Innovative Solutions To End Poverty

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness is calling on policy makers across the world to implement innovative solutions to support sustainable development and eradicate poverty. Also highlighting the need to bridge financing gaps, Mr. Holness made the call particularly in relation to the devastating impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, on the most vulnerable. “The pandemic has laid bare...
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