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Divisional Director for Industrial Relations and Allied Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Gillian Corrodus.
Divisional Director for Industrial Relations and Allied Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Gillian Corrodus.

May 17 To 25 Is Workers’ Week

Divisional Director for Industrial Relations and Allied Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Gillian Corrodus, says the observation of Workers’ Week 2020 provides an opportunity for Jamaicans to reflect on the achievements of the past and plan...
Social Development Commission (SDC) Parish Manager for Hanover, Mashario Bisasor, speaking at the monthly meeting of the Hanover Municipal Corporation on Thursday, May 14.
Social Development Commission (SDC) Parish Manager for Hanover, Mashario Bisasor, speaking at the monthly meeting of the Hanover Municipal Corporation on Thursday, May 14.

RONA Helpline Assisting Hanover’s Elderly
Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), opens a box containing a computer monitor, at the handover ceremony for information and communications technology (ICT) equipment, valued at $1.5 million and donated by the Universal Service Fund (USF), to the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), at the NIS offices, on Ripon Road, in Kingston, on May 12. Sharing the moment (from second left) are: Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Daniel Dawes, and Executive Director of the JCPD, Dr. Christine Hendricks.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), opens a box containing a computer monitor, at the handover ceremony for information and communications technology (ICT) equipment, valued at $1.5 million and donated by the Universal Service Fund (USF), to the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), at the NIS offices, on Ripon Road, in Kingston, on May 12. Sharing the moment (from second left) are: Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Daniel Dawes, and Executive Director of the JCPD, Dr. Christine Hendricks.

USF Donates ICT Equipment To JCPD
Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels (left), speaks with (from left) Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dionne Jennings; Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks; and University of Technology (UTech) student, Leron Williams. Occasion was a ceremony for the handing over of 10 tablets and data plans by the Digicel Foundation to assist students with special needs, at the JCDP offices on Ripon Road, St. Andrew, on Thursday (May 7).
Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels (left), speaks with (from left) Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dionne Jennings; Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks; and University of Technology (UTech) student, Leron Williams. Occasion was a ceremony for the handing over of 10 tablets and data plans by the Digicel Foundation to assist students with special needs, at the JCDP offices on Ripon Road, St. Andrew, on Thursday (May 7).

Digicel Foundation Donates Tablets For Special Needs Students
Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (right), presents items to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Mrs. Rosalee Gage-Grey (centre), at a handover ceremony at the Glenhope Nursery and Place of Safety in Kingston on Tuesday, May 5. Observing (at left) is Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts-Risden. The donated goods, valued at $1.2 million, included basic food supplies, children’s stationery, toiletries and cleaning items.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (right), presents items to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Mrs. Rosalee Gage-Grey (centre), at a handover ceremony at the Glenhope Nursery and Place of Safety in Kingston on Tuesday, May 5. Observing (at left) is Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts-Risden. The donated goods, valued at $1.2 million, included basic food supplies, children’s stationery, toiletries and cleaning items.

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Manager for Disaster Rehabilitation and Welfare, Public Assistance Division, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Jacqueline Shephard.
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Labour Ministry Ramps Up Public Assistance

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has ramped up its public assistance activities to aid Jamaicans who have been severely impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Manager for Disaster Rehabilitation and Welfare in the Public Assistance Division, Jacqueline Shephard, told JIS News that in its role as first responder, the Ministry has been providing essential items to families and...
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Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, highlights a point while piloting the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme Regulations in the Senate, on Friday (May 1).
Social SecurityTourism

Time Extension to Be Considered for Tourism Workers in Pension Scheme

The Government is to consider extending the time given for tourism workers in a specific age group to contribute to the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme, in light of the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This applies to tourism workers aged 59, who are being specially accommodated under the scheme. Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, gave the assurance as he piloted...
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Inspector of Poor, St. Elizabeth Poor Relief Department, Catherine Blake-Williams.
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St. Elizabeth Poor Relief Department Provides Care Packages

The St. Elizabeth Poor Relief Department has provided care packages to more than 50 indigent persons living in the parish, to safeguard their well-being during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Speaking with JIS News, Inspector of Poor, St. Elizabeth Poor Relief Department, Catherine Blake-Williams, said the beneficiaries included the homeless, elderly and shut-ins as well as destitute families. She indicated that a...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes a point as he addresses the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (April 28). Seated at left is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry.
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House Approves Regulations For Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28) approved the Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme Regulations, which outline the registration process for employed and self-employed persons under the pension scheme. In his remarks, Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, noted that the approval of the regulations will pave the way for implementation of the Scheme. He pointed out that prior to the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on April 28.
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Revised NIDS Bill To Be Considered By Cabinet Soon

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Cabinet will soon consider the revised National Identification System (NIDS) Bill, following which it will be brought to the House of Representatives. Providing an update in the House of Representatives on April 28, Mr. Holness said the NIDS policy document was now before the Chief Parliamentary Counsel (CPC). “The NIDS policy...
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LabourSocial Security

NIS Pension Vouchers Can Be Cashed Early At Post Offices

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advising National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners that all pension vouchers with payable dates in May 2020 may be cashed as of Monday, May 4, 2020 at post offices. The National Commercial Bank (NCB) will only cash pension vouchers on or after the date payable. Director of National Insurance at the Ministry, Portia...
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President of Deaf Sports Jamaica, Andre Witter.
CommunityCoronavirusSocial Security

Deaf Community Commends Signing Services At COVID-19 Press Briefings

President of Deaf Sports Jamaica, André Witter, is commending the Government for providing sign language services during the regular press briefings on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He noted that the presence of an interpreter at these sessions has enabled thousands of persons in the deaf community to learn more about the virus and, thereby, protect themselves. Mr. Witter, who was...
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