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Chairman of the Minimum Wage Advisory Commission, Dr. Ronald Robinson.

Minimum Wage Advisory Commission To Increase Monitoring And Review

The Minimum Wage Advisory Commission will this year undertake constant monitoring and review of the circumstances under which a wage increase is desired. This is part of the expanded role of the Commission under the Minimum Wage Act. Chairman of...

Interim Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

JCPD Calls On Persons With Disabilities To Register

Minister of Finance and the Public Service Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 8).

$200M For Needy Families Not On PATH Programme

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

Labour Ministry Targets Enactment Of Occupational Safety And Health Act This Year

Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD)

Process Under Way To Establish Disabilities Council As Corporate Body

A copy of a journal titled ‘Garvey Gems’, which will be launched on Jamaica Day, February 25, by the Jamaica Association for the Deaf Binders.

4 years ago Social Security

Garvey Gems To Be Launched

February 2022 is of great significance to the Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD). It is the month that the Disabilities Act came into effect and the month when the JAD Binders launches the Garvey Gems, a journal which consists of memorable quotes used by the Right Excellent Marcus Garvey, National Hero, who advocated for those who are marginalised. Director,...

4 years ago CabinetLabourSocial Security

Cabinet Approves 28.5 Per Cent National Minimum Wage Increase

Cabinet has approved a 28.5 per cent increase in the national minimum wage, effective April 1, 2022. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, says this will see the rate moving from $7,000 to $9,000 per 40-hour work. Mr. Samuda further advised that Cabinet approved increases in the minimum wage for industrial security guards, which will move from...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), hands over the keys to a three-bedroom house to Henry Dwyer at Donmair Close in St. Andrew North Central, on February 16. The unit was built under the New Social Housing Programme.

4 years ago HousingPrime MinisterSocial Security

More Units To Be Provided Under Social Housing Programme

The Government remains resolute to increase the number of units available to Jamaicans through the New Social Housing Programme. Speaking at the official handover ceremony for a three-bedroom unit in Donmair Close in St. Andrew North Central on February 16, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the programme will be expanded to provide more houses to Jamaicans in...

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings (right), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), look on as member of the disabled community, Shane Simpson, does research on a computer donated by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Occasion was the launch of the Special Groups Programme by the USF, at the Portmore Self-Help Disability Organisation in Portmore on Friday (February 11).

4 years ago Social Security

Disabilities Act Takes Effect February 14; Jamaicans Urged To Wear Royal Blue

As the Disabilities Act comes into effect on Monday (February 14), the Ministry of Labour and Social Security is encouraging Jamaicans to wear royal blue to celebrate the milestone. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dione Jennings, said that the ground-breaking legislation will “promote and protect as well as enhance the full and equal enjoyment of persons with disabilities (PWDs),...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, CD, MP

4 years ago Social Security

The Disabilities Act comes into effect February 14, 2022 – a Historic Feat – Minister Samuda

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda is encouraging all Jamaicans to join in celebrating the historic milestone of The Disabilities Act (2014) coming into full effect on February 14, 2022. The Disabilities Act was passed in Parliament in October 2014, and The Regulations were later affirmed in both Houses of Parliament in October 2021. “This legislation promotes and...

4 years ago LabourSocial Security

Online Payment of Factory Registration Fees

The Factories Act requires that every factory must be registered under the Act and maintain a valid certificate of registration throughout its operational life. The certificate of registration is valid for a period of three (3) years and requires renewal upon its expiration. Factory owners and operators are encouraged to pay their factory registration or re-registration fees through the online...