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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a press conference on disaster response post Hurricane Melissa, held on Thursday (November 20), at the Ministry
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a press conference on disaster response post Hurricane Melissa, held on Thursday (November 20), at the Ministry's offices in downtown Kingston.

No ID Required for Relief Support

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is reiterating that no identification is required for persons to receive Hurricane Melissa relief support. “No one will be turned away from receiving a benefit because of a lack of...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a press conference on disaster response post Hurricane Melissa, on Thursday (November 20), at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a press conference on disaster response post Hurricane Melissa, on Thursday (November 20), at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston.

Damage Assessments Completed for 17,000 Households
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Emergency Response Network to Support Persons with Disabilities
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., provides an update on Hurricane Melissa relief efforts during a media briefing at Jamaica House on Monday (November 3).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., provides an update on Hurricane Melissa relief efforts during a media briefing at Jamaica House on Monday (November 3).

Ministry Distributes Over 30,000 Food Packages in Hurricane Relief Effort
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings (fourth left), listens as Deputy Director of Nursing Services at the Black River Hospital, Ingrid Stephens (third right), expresses gratitude for the donation of food, water and care packages to the patients and staff at the hospital by the Ministry along with its humanitarian assistance partners. The items were handed over at the hospital in St. Elizabeth on Thursday night (Oct. 30). From left  are: Chief Technical Director in charge of Social Security in the Ministry,  Audrey Deer Williams; Caribbean Country Director, World Food Programme (WFP), Brian Bogart; Chief Executive Officer at the Black River Hospital, Diana Brown-Miller;  Acting Director for Disaster, Rehabilitation and Welfare Management in the Ministry, Jacqueline Shepherd; Food for the Poor Director in charge of operations and implementation, Nakhle Hado;  and Acting Director for Disaster Rehabilitation and Welfare Management in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Suzette Morris.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings (fourth left), listens as Deputy Director of Nursing Services at the Black River Hospital, Ingrid Stephens (third right), expresses gratitude for the donation of food, water and care packages to the patients and staff at the hospital by the Ministry along with its humanitarian assistance partners. The items were handed over at the hospital in St. Elizabeth on Thursday night (Oct. 30). From left  are: Chief Technical Director in charge of Social Security in the Ministry,  Audrey Deer Williams; Caribbean Country Director, World Food Programme (WFP), Brian Bogart; Chief Executive Officer at the Black River Hospital, Diana Brown-Miller;  Acting Director for Disaster, Rehabilitation and Welfare Management in the Ministry, Jacqueline Shepherd; Food for the Poor Director in charge of operations and implementation, Nakhle Hado;  and Acting Director for Disaster Rehabilitation and Welfare Management in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Suzette Morris.

Labour Ministry and Partners Provide Relief Items to Black River Hospital

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
LabourSocial SecurityTropical Storm Melissa

Labour Ministry Prepared for Relief Efforts

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is ready to manage national welfare and relief efforts in response to the potential impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. On Wednesday (October 22), the Humanitarian Assistance Committee (HAC) was convened to finalise coordination among key partners and review parish readiness. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. who was speaking during a TikTok Live,...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Local GovernmentSocial SecurityTropical Storm Melissa

Gov’t Secures Emergency Supplies and Begins Distribution Ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has secured a comprehensive range of emergency and care items and established lines of credit in 11 parishes to enable the swift replenishment of essential goods, where necessary, to further strengthen Jamaica’s readiness for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. Distribution of care supplies has commenced in three parishes. To date, provisions have...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a special press briefing on preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (October 22).
Disaster ReliefSocial SecurityTropical Storm Melissa

Labour and Social Security Ministry Activates Disaster Protocols Ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has fully activated its disaster readiness protocols, including the preparation and strategic pre-positioning of relief supplies, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Melissa, which is expected to begin impacting Jamaica on Thursday. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the announcement during a special press briefing on preparations for the storm, at the Office...
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