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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.
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.

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...
Director of the Work Permit Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Lisa-Ann Grant.
Director of the Work Permit Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Lisa-Ann Grant.

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), pins an anti child labour button on the jacket of Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (right), at the opening ceremony for a ‘Training of Trainers Workshop’ on Labour Inspection, with a focus on Child Labour, and Occupational Safety and Health held on July 2 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. At centre is Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Jamaica, His Excellency Carlos Alberto M. Den Hartog.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), pins an anti child labour button on the jacket of Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (right), at the opening ceremony for a ‘Training of Trainers Workshop’ on Labour Inspection, with a focus on Child Labour, and Occupational Safety and Health held on July 2 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. At centre is Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Jamaica, His Excellency Carlos Alberto M. Den Hartog.

Labour Minister Reinforces Commitment to End Child Labour
State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), and Board Chairman, Special Olympics Jamaica, Aldrick “Allie” McNab (left), congratulate 2018 National Summer Games gold medallist, Shereen Gordon, after she won her event at the Independence Park multipurpose court in Kingston on June 29. Messrs. Terrelonge and McNab attended the opening ceremony for the two-day event, which concluded on June 30.
State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), and Board Chairman, Special Olympics Jamaica, Aldrick “Allie” McNab (left), congratulate 2018 National Summer Games gold medallist, Shereen Gordon, after she won her event at the Independence Park multipurpose court in Kingston on June 29. Messrs. Terrelonge and McNab attended the opening ceremony for the two-day event, which concluded on June 30.

Jamaica to Participate in Special Olympics International’s 50th Anniversary Games
(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, emphasies a point during her contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 26.
(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, emphasies a point during her contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 26.

Labour Ministry Strengthening Capacity to Assist Jobseekers

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (second left), shakes hands with Senior Director, Civil Society and Education at Winrock International, David Dobrowolski (second right) at the launch of the Country Level Engagement and Assistance to Reduce Child Labour (CLEAR II) Project in Jamaica on Tuesday (June 26) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. Looking on are Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts-Risden (left) and Political/Economic Officer, United States Embassy, Daniel Walker.
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Training For Judges and Prosecutors in Handling Child-Labour Cases

Judges and prosecutors will benefit from training on how to handle child-labour cases. The training is a core activity under the Country Level Engagement and Assistance to Reduce Child Labour (CLEAR II) Project, which was launched at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Tuesday (June 26). The initiative, being undertaken through collaboration with Winrock International and Lawyers...
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IDT Western Division to Become Operational Durng 2018/19 Fiscal Year

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the Industrial Disputes Tribunal’s (IDT) Western Division will become operational by the end of the 2018/19 financial year. “We have recently found a location and should have the IDT Montego Bay Division up and running by (then),” she said. The Minister made the announcement during her 2018/19 Sectoral Debate presentation...
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(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, emphasies a point during her contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 26.
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Labour Ministry to Step up Productivity Thrust

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is stepping up measures to improve workplace productivity. “Increase in productivity is necessary for sustainable economic development, competitiveness, job creation and prosperity,” said portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, in her contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 26. “The nation’s understanding and awareness of the importance of...
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(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, addressing today
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Twenty Per Cent Increase in NIS Payment

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, has announced that old-age benefits payable under the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) will be increased by 20 per cent. Making her contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 26, Mrs. Robinson noted that the payment will move from $2,800 per week to $3,400 per week and will...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (second left) and Senior Director, Civil Society and Education at Winrock International, David Dobrowolski (second right), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the launch of the Country Level Engagement and Assistance to Reduce Child Labour (CLEAR II) Project in Jamaica on Tuesday (June 26), at the Terra All-Suite Nova Hotel in St. Andrew. Observing are Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden (left); and Political/Economic Officer, United States Embassy Jamaica, Daniel Walker.
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Government to Develop Light and Hazardous Work List for Children

The Government of Jamaica will be developing a Light and Hazardous Work List, which will outline specific activities that children are restricted from participating in, so as to prevent them from engaging in hazardous work. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, said the list will better guide Jamaicans “as to what children are allowed to be engaged...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (second left), shakes hands with Senior Director, Civil Society and Education at Winrock International, David Dobrowolski (second right) at the launch of the Country Level Engagement and Assistance to Reduce Child Labour (CLEAR II) Project in Jamaica on Tuesday (June 26) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. Looking on are Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts-Risden (left) and Political/Economic Officer, United States Embassy, Daniel Walker.
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Minister Calls on Jamaicans to Put an End to Child Labour

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, has reiterated calls for citizens of Jamaica to put an end to child labour and allow the nation’s youth to enjoy their adolescence. Speaking at the launch of the Country Level Engagement and Assistance to Reduce Child Labour (CLEAR II) Project at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on...
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