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Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (second left), signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish partnership with the University of Technology (UTech) to promote the Labour Market Information System (LMIS) during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s North Street address in Kingston on Friday (October 23). Also signing (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden; and Acting President of the University of Technology (UTech), Professor Colin Gyles. Looking on in the background is Director, Public Relations and Communications in the Ministry, Vando Palmer.
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (second left), signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish partnership with the University of Technology (UTech) to promote the Labour Market Information System (LMIS) during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s North Street address in Kingston on Friday (October 23). Also signing (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden; and Acting President of the University of Technology (UTech), Professor Colin Gyles. Looking on in the background is Director, Public Relations and Communications in the Ministry, Vando Palmer.

Labour Ministry Partners with UTech to Prepare Work-Ready Graduates

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is partnering with the University of Technology (UTech) to promote the use of the Labour Market Information System (LMIS) in order to ensure that graduates are fully equipped to meet the demands of...
Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.​
Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.​

Government Takes Care of Special Needs Students
Deputy Chief Nursing Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Karen Nelson (right), demonstrates how to correctly put on and remove a mask during her presentation at a Senior Citizens Wellness Webinar, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Thursday (October 1). Also pictured is host for the event, Rosie Murray. It was staged by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the National Council for Senior Citizens.
Deputy Chief Nursing Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Karen Nelson (right), demonstrates how to correctly put on and remove a mask during her presentation at a Senior Citizens Wellness Webinar, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Thursday (October 1). Also pictured is host for the event, Rosie Murray. It was staged by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the National Council for Senior Citizens.

Seniors Encouraged to Limit Visits to Their Homes

CARE Grant Applications Reopen for Persons with Disabilities
The country’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-Mckenzie (FILE)
The country’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-Mckenzie (FILE)

Jamaicans Encouraged to Keep in Touch With The Elderly

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), greets Chairman of the National Council for Senior Citizens, Dorothy Findlayson (left), at the media launch of Senior Citizens
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Minister Samuda Pledges to Revise and Implement National senior Citizens’ Policy

Minister of Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Karl Samuda, has committed to the revision and implementation of the National Policy for Senior Citizens. The policy will ensure that senior citizens are not discriminated against and are treated with the highest level of respect. “This will allow them to live and participate actively in a society that guarantees their rights, recognises...
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Ministry of Labour and Social Security warns about scam

It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, that information is being circulated in the public domain, suggesting that the Ministry is accepting applications under the ‘New Government Employ Programme’, designed to create 40,000 new jobs. There is no truth to this information. Do not believe it. It’s a scam! The ministry is further...
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New head of IDT appointed

Veteran public servant, Errol Miller, has been appointed the new Chairman of the Industrial Disputes Tribunal. His appointment took effect on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Mr. Miller, who was a career civil servant, comes to the post with over forty (40) years of experience in the public sector. His career has moved along a continuum from Clerical Officer at the...
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Early encashment of pension vouchers

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advising National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners that they will be able to encash, as of Thursday, September 3, all pension vouchers with payable dates of September 2020. The early encashment is available only at post offices. The National Commercial Bank (NCB) has advised that it will no longer encash pension order vouchers....
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National Council for Senior Citizens office closure

The offices of the National Council for Senior Citizen (NCSC) located at 11 West Kings House Road in Kingston will be closed to the public Friday, (August 28) for deep cleaning and sanitisation. The council will resume normal operations to the public on Monday, August 31, 2020. The Ministry apologies for the inconveniences caused.
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Early closure for MLSS offices

The offices of the Ministry of Labour & Social Security in St Thomas, Kingston & St Andrew and St Catherine will be closed to the Public at 4:00 pm daily until Wednesday, September 2, 2020. The Ministry apologies for the inconveniences caused.
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