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The new Ministry of Labour and Social Security Hanover parish office, located at Bustamante Square in Lucea, which was officially opened on February 28.
The new Ministry of Labour and Social Security Hanover parish office, located at Bustamante Square in Lucea, which was officially opened on February 28.

Labour Ministry to Upgrade Parish Offices

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says that a number of parish offices across the island will be upgraded and renovated in short order. “Having gone around the island and looked at them, I realised that most...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), speaks with Deputy Mayor of Morant Bay, Lenworth Rawle, at the launch of the ‘Labour Department and You’ Road Show, which was held at the Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on Tuesday (February 26). The initiative is aimed at bringing the services of the department to citizens across the island, as well as to heighten awareness about its programmes and policies.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), speaks with Deputy Mayor of Morant Bay, Lenworth Rawle, at the launch of the ‘Labour Department and You’ Road Show, which was held at the Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on Tuesday (February 26). The initiative is aimed at bringing the services of the department to citizens across the island, as well as to heighten awareness about its programmes and policies.

PHOTOS: Labour Department and You Roadshow
Special needs child, Brittany Bailey (right), expressing gratitude to (from left) Counsellor, Deputy Head of Mission in the Embassy of Japan, Shinichi Yamanaka; Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden, after receiving her new wheelchair on Tuesday (February 12), at the Early Stimulation Programme’s offices in downtown Kingston.
Special needs child, Brittany Bailey (right), expressing gratitude to (from left) Counsellor, Deputy Head of Mission in the Embassy of Japan, Shinichi Yamanaka; Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden, after receiving her new wheelchair on Tuesday (February 12), at the Early Stimulation Programme’s offices in downtown Kingston.

Assistance for Special Needs Children
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), engages with Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne (centre) and Permanent Secretary, Collette Roberts Risden during the recent quarterly press briefing at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston.
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), engages with Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne (centre) and Permanent Secretary, Collette Roberts Risden during the recent quarterly press briefing at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston.

Jamaica Looking to Increase Participants Under US Hospitality Programme
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, addresses journalists at a recent quarterly press briefing, held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, addresses journalists at a recent quarterly press briefing, held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

Labour Ministry Takes Road Show to Morant Bay Feb. 27 to 28

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$8 Billion for PATH in 2019/2020

The Government has allocated $8.03 billion to the Jamaica Social Protection Strategy Programme in the 2019/20 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The programme aims to support consumption, protect and promote the human capital accumulation of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) beneficiaries. It also seeks to strengthen the overall capacity of the Ministry...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
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Gov’t Committed to JCF’s Strategic Development

The Government remains committed to providing resources and support for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) strategic development, in a bid to further strengthen the rule of law. This is in keeping with the findings of a 2018 study, commissioned by the Ministry of National Security as the Administration seeks to further advance the capacity building thrust for JCF, and further...
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Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, addresses the Ministry’s quarterly press briefing, held on Wednesday (January 30), at the Ministry in downtown Kingston.
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Initiatives to Improve Services of Social Security Ministry

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has embarked on a number of initiatives aimed at improving its services. “We are aware that as a service Ministry, we need to ensure that our clients are at the heart of what we do. Many of the initiatives being pursued will bear fruit in the 2019/2020 financial year,” Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine...
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Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), engages with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Collette Roberts-Risden (left), and State Minister, Hon. Zavia Mayne, before the start of a quarterly press briefing at the Ministry’s offices in downtown, Kingston, recently.
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Productivity Centre to Provide Support for Export-Ready Firms

The Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be collaborating with the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) to boost the competiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) under the Export Max III programme. The support is being facilitated under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the entities. Labour Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, who...
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Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, speaking at Wednesday’s (Jan. 30) quarterly press briefing at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston.
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Gov’t Strengthening Work Permit Framework

The Government is continuing work under the Public Sector Modernisation Project to improve Jamaica’s work permit framework. Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), through the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, will fund activities aimed at strengthening the system. She was speaking at a quarterly media briefing at the Ministry’s offices...
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Labour Component Coordinator at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Lyndon Ford (right), coordinates the signing of a Memorandum of Understand between the Ministry and Montego Bay Community College (MBCC), recently. Signing on behalf of the Ministry are Minister Shahine Robinson (second left); Permanent Secretary, Collete Roberts Risden (left) and Principal of MBCC, Dr. Maureen Nelson.
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Labour Ministry Signs MOU with Community College

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Montego Bay Community College (MBCC), in an effort to bridge the skills gap and form a sustainable nexus between jobseekers and employers in the western region of the country. The signing took place at the opening ceremony of the St. James leg of the...
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Manager of the Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, Chenee Russell, speaking at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s ‘Labour Department and You’ Road Show in St. James, recently.
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Jamaica Continues to Make Progress in Curbing Trafficking in Persons

Manager of the Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, Chenee Russell, says Jamaica continues to make great strides in curbing trafficking in Jamaica. According to her, the country continues to increase its efforts to raise awareness through the development of robust trafficking in person systems. Speaking at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s ‘Labour Department and You’ road show in St....
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