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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).

PM Holness Underscores Gov’t’s Commitment to Protecting Vulnerable Jamaicans

The Government is ensuring that adequate resources are available for social protection programmes to safeguard the most vulnerable, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking during the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday...
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre); and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), listen to a point from Social Work Practitioner and Founder and Director of One Step Forward Consultancy (OSFC), Patricia McKenzie-Thomas (second left), during discussion at the OSFC International Social Work Conference held on Tuesday (March 18) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Also sharing in the conversation are President of the Jamaica Association of Social Workers, Jacqueline Bryan (left); and Assistant Chief Education Officer, Guidance and Counselling Unit, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Kennecy Davidson (left), representing portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre); and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), listen to a point from Social Work Practitioner and Founder and Director of One Step Forward Consultancy (OSFC), Patricia McKenzie-Thomas (second left), during discussion at the OSFC International Social Work Conference held on Tuesday (March 18) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Also sharing in the conversation are President of the Jamaica Association of Social Workers, Jacqueline Bryan (left); and Assistant Chief Education Officer, Guidance and Counselling Unit, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Kennecy Davidson (left), representing portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

200 Social Workers Being Recruited
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Labour Minister Assures Jamaicans of Their Religious Freedom
Social Work Practitioner and Practice Development Consultant, Patricia McKenzie-Thomas, organiser of the International Social Work Conference (ISWC) scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Social Work Practitioner and Practice Development Consultant, Patricia McKenzie-Thomas, organiser of the International Social Work Conference (ISWC) scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Int’l Social Work Conference to Be Held in Jamaica March 18
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Hurricane Beryl relief cheque beneficiary Lorna Langley (left) while holding her grandson Nickao Beech. Occasion was the cheque handover ceremony at the St. Gabriel
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Hurricane Beryl relief cheque beneficiary Lorna Langley (left) while holding her grandson Nickao Beech. Occasion was the cheque handover ceremony at the St. Gabriel's Anglican Church in May Pen, Clarendon, on March 11.

PHOTOS: Hurricane Beryl Cheque Presentation, Clarendon

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MLSS Warns Against Fake Online Job Advertisements

The MLSS is alerting the public about fraudulent job advertisements misusing the Ministry’s logo and branding. These false ads claim that the Ministry offers remote job opportunities for unemployed individuals and offer their families and daily earnings of J$8,000- J$18,000. We urge job seekers to verify job opportunities by checking the MLSS website and social media pages before clicking links...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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NIF Projects Net Surplus of $41 Billion as of March

 The National Insurance Fund (NIF) remains viable with projected net surplus of $41 billion as of March 2025, says Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.   “This is an increase in net asset value from approximately $191 billion in March 2024 to $231 billion in March 2025. The NIF... is growing, we are diversifying, we are strengthening,”...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), shares a moment with Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis, and Member of Parliament for Hanover Western, Tamika Davis. The occasion was a tribute ceremony in Blenheim, Hanover, on February 24 to commemorate the 141st anniversary of the birth of National Hero and Jamaica’s first Prime Minister, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante,
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Sir Alexander Bustamante Hailed As Champion Of Jamaica’s Working Class

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has hailed National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, as a champion of Jamaica’s working class. Mr. Terrelonge was delivering the main address during a tribute ceremony marking the 141st anniversary of Sir Alexander’s birth in Blenheim, Hanover, on February 24. “Sir Alexander was...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), and Consultant on the Strengthening the Public Investment in Labour Market Services (SPIRO) Project, Mrs. Ada Shima Hasani (second right), display a contract signed during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s North Street office in Kingston on Friday (February 28). Others (from left) are Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings and consultant, SPIRO Project, Trond Henning Olesen.
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Contract Signed for SPIRO Project Consultants

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has signed a contract for new consultants under the Strengthening the Public Investment in Labour Market Services (SPIRO) Project. The contract was awarded to Ada Shima Hasani and Trond Henning Olesen, who will assess and improve upon the existing public employment services of the Ministry such as the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) and...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), addressing the post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House on February 26. He is joined by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda.
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Persons With Disabilities to Benefit from NWC Amnesty Programme

Persons with disabilities or their verified caregivers have been added to the list of beneficiaries under the National Water Commission (NWC) Amnesty Programme. Eligible persons must be registered with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD). The amnesty is for customers who have been disconnected for debts to the NWC for two years or more, who are pensioners or...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (fifth right), listens as Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Service Providers (Engine Fitting), Kemani Cruickshank (left) and Tashialee McCatty (third left) recount their experience working at German Ship Repair Jamaica (GSRJ). Others (from left) are Senior Advisor to the Minister, Peter Jones; Director of Corporate Communications, MLSS, Makeda Ramgeet; Chief Executive Officer of GSRJ, Colonel Martin Rickman; Permanent Secretary, MLSS, Dione Jennings and Senior Director, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), MLSS, Marlon Mahon. They were gathered for a tour of GSRJ
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Labour Minister Describes GSRJ as Good Example of Operation Streamline

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is highlighting German Ship Repair Jamaica (GSRJ) as a good example of ‘Operation Streamline’, which he recently announced. Minister Charles Jr. was speaking during a tour of the GSRJ, located at 17 Sir Florizel Glasspole Highway, Kingston, on Thursday (February 27). “This company is a very good representation, an example...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses yesterday’s (February 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Labour Ministry to Introduce New Work Permit Management System

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is to introduce a new work permit management system to close the skill gaps in the local economy. Addressing Wednesday`s (February 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said the Ministry has commenced work to replace the existing work permit system and to improve business processes through...
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