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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

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has completed damage assessments of 17,000 households, to date, with some 47,000 persons recorded as being impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during a press briefing...

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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).

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.

Labour Ministry and Partners Provide Relief Items to Black River Hospital

Persons with Disabilities Urged to Contact Labour Ministry

Parish Manager for the Portland office of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Maxwell Hamilton, speaking during a meeting of the Parish Disaster Committee in Port Antonio on October 23.

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Portlanders Urged to Bring 72-Hour Emergency Supplies to Shelters

Residents of Portland, who will be going into shelters, are being urged to take along food and supplies that can last up to 72 hours. Parish Manager for the Portland office of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Maxwell Hamilton, made the call while addressing a meeting of the Parish Disaster Committee at the Portland Municipal Corporation on Thursday...

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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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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...

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).

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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...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is in discussion with (from left) Cash Transfers Officer World Food Programme (WFP), Lorenzo Nerantzis; Deputy Country Director for the WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office, Daniel Longhurst; and Head of the WFP Jamaica Satellite Office, Dana Sacchetti. Occasion was a courtesy call the WFP team at the Ministry’s offices, 1F North Street office in Kingston on October 15.

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PHOTOS: World Food Programme Team Calls on Labour Minister

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), receives a gift from Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Wang Jinfeng, during a courtesy call at the Ministry

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PHOTOS: China Ambassador Calls at Labour Ministry

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 7).

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Legislation Being Advanced for Elder Care and Protection

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advancing legislation relating to elder care and protection. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during a Statement to the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (October 7). “We have already started the procurement of a consultant to develop position paper, cabinet submission, and drafting instructions. This is going to be...