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Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.
Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

JCPD Ready to Assist Members of Disabled Community

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) stands ready to provide a range of well needed support services to members of the disabled community. Persons with disabilities are therefore being encouraged to register with the JCPD to receive the...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), converses with (from left) NCB Insurance Company Limited (NCBIC) executives, Business Development Manager, Desmond Johnson, and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Vernon James; and Jamaica Information Service Director for Human Resources, Bernita Locke, during NCBIC’s pension funds seminar at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (May 29). Mrs. Williams was the keynote speaker. The seminar was held under the theme ‘Governance for Pension Funds: A Jamaican Perspective’.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), converses with (from left) NCB Insurance Company Limited (NCBIC) executives, Business Development Manager, Desmond Johnson, and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Vernon James; and Jamaica Information Service Director for Human Resources, Bernita Locke, during NCBIC’s pension funds seminar at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (May 29). Mrs. Williams was the keynote speaker. The seminar was held under the theme ‘Governance for Pension Funds: A Jamaican Perspective’.

Private Pensions Industry Can Drive Higher Levels of Growth – Minister Williams
Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Christine Hendricks, assists with the painting of the Cumberland Road Health Centre in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Labour Day (May 23). The health centre was one of two projects that received national focus during this year’s Labour Day activities.
Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Christine Hendricks, assists with the painting of the Cumberland Road Health Centre in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Labour Day (May 23). The health centre was one of two projects that received national focus during this year’s Labour Day activities.

Codes of Practice to Protect Persons with Disabilities
State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (right), discussing the programme for the National Missing Children’s Forum with Public Relations Officer of the CPFSA, Jeneva Gordon, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on May 25.
State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (right), discussing the programme for the National Missing Children’s Forum with Public Relations Officer of the CPFSA, Jeneva Gordon, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on May 25.

Children Warned Not to Overshare Personal Information Online
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, addressing congregants at the Falmouth United Church, Trelawny, recently to commemorate the 52nd anniversary celebrations of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) under the theme
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, addressing congregants at the Falmouth United Church, Trelawny, recently to commemorate the 52nd anniversary celebrations of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) under the theme 'In and through the Lord: Service to our Nation – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow'.

Cabinet Submission for Pension Increase in Short Order – Robinson

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Labour Ministry Takes Position in Growth Drive

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is working to reposition itself as a driver of growth as the Government advances its mandate for increased job creation and development. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Collette Roberts-Risden, said this is the philosophy that will guide the Ministry towards the future. She also noted that this is a key recommendation of the...
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GREEN PAPER – National Policy for Senior Citizens

The programmes and initiatives for the senior citizen have been governed by the landmark National Policy for Senior Citizens (1997), which is administered through the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) under the governance of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS). The policy is in its 20th year and, over the decades there have been significant shifts in...
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Gov’t to Mark 80th Anniversary of Workers’ Protests, Labour Department

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the 1938 labour protests and establishment of the Labour Department during Workers’ Week from May 14 to 23. The week, which includes Labour Day activities, was launched at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (May 1). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, said that Workers’ Week,...
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Jamaica Hosts ACCP Conference April 30 to May 4

  Jamaica will host the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) conference from April 30 to  May 4,  at the Montego Bay Convention  Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, under the theme: ‘An Integrated Approach Against Serious and Organised Crime – Implications for Regional Growth and Development’. Speaking with JIS News, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Dahlia Garrick, who...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), speaking during the launch of the 2016 Jamaica Youth Activity Survey at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (April 25). Seated (from second left) are Statistician, Statistical Institute of Jamaica, Marsha Windross; National Project Coordinator, Regional Initiative at the International Labour Organization, Resel Melville; and Employment and Labour Market Specialist, Diego Rei.
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Jamaica to Host Regional Child Labour Elimination Workshop in July

In an effort to eliminate child labour across the Caribbean, Jamaica will host a training workshop for key regional stakeholders in July. State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, made the announcement during Wednesday’s (April 25) launch of the 2016 Jamaica Youth Activity Survey, at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, St. Andrew. Mr. Mayne indicated...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (right), in discussion with Managing Director of Make Your Mark Consultants, Jacqueline Coke-Lloyd, during the opening ceremony for the ninth annual Make Your Mark Middle Managers’ Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (April 24).
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State Minister Urges Increased Investments in Human Capital Development

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, is encouraging companies to increase their investments in human capital development. He said the benefits of doing so include the retention of institutional knowledge; enablement of succession planning; and higher levels of productivity and quality service delivery. The State Minister was speaking at the opening ceremony...
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