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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), inspects the new batch of Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits, during a passing out parade and awards ceremony for 169 new constables on Friday (September 7), at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), inspects the new batch of Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits, during a passing out parade and awards ceremony for 169 new constables on Friday (September 7), at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

One Hundred Sixty-nine New Constables Added to JCF

A total of 169 new constables will be deployed shortly to strengthen the work of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), following their graduation from the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) on Friday (September 7). Of the total, 40 will...
Founder of the Juliet A. Holness Foundation, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right) and Director of Global Development for the Starkey Hearing Foundation, Owen Olende signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which will provide hearing services for more Jamaicans and persons across the Caribbean. The signing took place on September 4 at Jamaica House.
Founder of the Juliet A. Holness Foundation, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right) and Director of Global Development for the Starkey Hearing Foundation, Owen Olende signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which will provide hearing services for more Jamaicans and persons across the Caribbean. The signing took place on September 4 at Jamaica House.

Starkey Partners with Juliet Holness Foundation to Bring Hearing to More Jamaicans
Managing Director of the Abilities Foundation, Susan Hamilton (right), and some students “attend” to a bunch of bananas at the organisation’s farm, located at Constant Spring Road in St. Andrew.
Managing Director of the Abilities Foundation, Susan Hamilton (right), and some students “attend” to a bunch of bananas at the organisation’s farm, located at Constant Spring Road in St. Andrew.

Abilities Foundation to Establish Business Enterprise
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson (6th right), poses with members of the farm work programme in Albany, New York, USA, during a visit on Tuesday, August 14.
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson (6th right), poses with members of the farm work programme in Albany, New York, USA, during a visit on Tuesday, August 14.

Gov’t Looking to Strengthen Jamaica-USA Seasonal Work Programme
Trainer, Internet Income Jamaica, Layten Pryce (standing), assists one of the participants benefiting from a two-day training session at the Abilities Foundation offices in St. Andrew on July 30.
Trainer, Internet Income Jamaica, Layten Pryce (standing), assists one of the participants benefiting from a two-day training session at the Abilities Foundation offices in St. Andrew on July 30.

Abilities Foundation Graduates Being Trained by Internet Income Jamaica

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, speaking during the second staging of the Ministry’s employers’ consultation under the theme ‘Workability’, at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters, Mona, St. Andrew, on July 26.
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Implementation of Disabilities Act Remains A High Government Priority

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says the implementation of the Disabilities Act remains a high priority for the Government. The Disabilities Act makes provisions to safeguard and enhance the welfare of persons with disabilities across Jamaica. “This legislation protects and promotes the equal rights of the disabled and prohibits discrimination against...
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Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, addressing Tuesday’s (July 24) sitting of the House of Representatives.
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House of Representatives Approves Minimum Wage Increases

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 24), approved two motions that will increase the national minimum wage, and the minimum wage for industrial security guards. The motions, which fall under the Minimum Wage Act and were piloted by Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, are the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Order, 2018, and the Minimum Wage Industrial...
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Ministry Seeking to Register More NIS Contributors

The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) is looking to increase the number of persons registered by 15 per cent for this fiscal year. This would see an additional 57,384 persons registered with the Scheme. This information is included in the 2018/2019 projections in the Annual Performance Report recently published by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. A total of 49,899...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (centre), in discussion with State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), and Director of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Antonica Gunter-Gayle (right), at a transitional ceremony for 48 students in the ESP, held yesterday (July 11) at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica Bethel Temple in Kingston.
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Parents Encouraged Not to Place Limitations on Children with Disabilities

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, is calling on parents not to place limitations on children with disabilities, as they can accomplish much with education and training. Addressing a transitional ceremony for 48 students from the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) on July 1, at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica Bethel Temple in Kingston, she pointed out that...
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Cabinet Requests Policy on Corporate Social Responsibility

Cabinet has requested the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service to develop a policy concerning corporate social responsibility (CSR), inclusive of donations and sponsorship. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as he addressed the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 10), where he provided an update on the issues surrounding Petrojam. He pointed out...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (third left), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Secuirty, Hon. Zavia Mayne (right), interact with children at the recent official opening of the $70-million Stimulation Plus Early Childhood Development Centre (Stim-Plus), located in Rockfort, Kingston. Others (from left) are Director at the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Antonica Gunter-Gayle; parent, Nicola Bright; and Chief of Operations at the Inter-American Bank (IDB), Adriana La Valley.
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More Children with Disabilities to Receive Early Stimulation

More children with disabilities will benefit from early intervention services, with the opening of the expanded Stimulation Plus Early Childhood Development Centre (Stim-Plus). The facility, located in Rockfort, Kingston, was upgraded through $70 million in funding from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). It comprises seven classrooms, bathrooms, administrative offices, sickbay, physiotherapy rooms, a caretaker’s cottage, and a specialised play area....
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Director of the Work Permit Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Lisa-Ann Grant.
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Apply for Skills Certificate at Labour Ministry Only

Jamaicans seeking skills certificates to work in another Caribbean territory are advised to submit applications to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Director of the Work Permit Department, Lisa-Ann Grant, said that legitimate, bonafide skills certificates can only be issued by a competent authority. For Jamaica, this is the Ministry’s 1F North...
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