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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers the main address at the Manchester Regional Labour Talks Roadshow, held at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville on February 26.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers the main address at the Manchester Regional Labour Talks Roadshow, held at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville on February 26.

Labour Minister Highlights Importance of SPIRO Project

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has highlighted the importance of the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunity (SPIRO) Project, which was launched last November. The project, funded by the World Bank at a cost of...
Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (second right) and Executive Director of the Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB), Conrad Harris (left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during a ceremony held at the Jamaica Stock Exchange, downtown Kingston offices today (February 26). Witnessing the signing are Chairman of the JSB, Daemion McLean (second left) and Principal of the JSE e-Campus, Kevin Powell (right). Also present is Marketing and Communications Manager at the JSE, Neville Ellis (standing).
Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (second right) and Executive Director of the Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB), Conrad Harris (left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during a ceremony held at the Jamaica Stock Exchange, downtown Kingston offices today (February 26). Witnessing the signing are Chairman of the JSB, Daemion McLean (second left) and Principal of the JSE e-Campus, Kevin Powell (right). Also present is Marketing and Communications Manager at the JSE, Neville Ellis (standing).

JSE and the Jamaica Society for the Blind Sign MOU
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (seventh left); Minister of State in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (fourth left), and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings (sixth left), with recipients of Hurricane Beryl cheques under the Government’s Rebuild Jamaica initiative, at a ceremony held at the Church of God of Prophesy on Old Harbour Road in St. Catherine, on February 25.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (seventh left); Minister of State in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (fourth left), and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings (sixth left), with recipients of Hurricane Beryl cheques under the Government’s Rebuild Jamaica initiative, at a ceremony held at the Church of God of Prophesy on Old Harbour Road in St. Catherine, on February 25.

Residents of Old Harbour Receive Hurricane Beryl Cheques
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right), shares in the ribbon-cutting exercise with Kiwanis International President, Lee Kuan Yong (fourth right), during the grand opening of a sickbay at the Abilities Foundation in Kingston on Friday (February 21). Joining them are Managing Director of the Abilities Foundation, Susan Hamilton (right), President of the Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring, Sheron Gilzeane (second right), and other Kiwanis members. The sickbay was the Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring’s flagship project for 2024-25.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right), shares in the ribbon-cutting exercise with Kiwanis International President, Lee Kuan Yong (fourth right), during the grand opening of a sickbay at the Abilities Foundation in Kingston on Friday (February 21). Joining them are Managing Director of the Abilities Foundation, Susan Hamilton (right), President of the Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring, Sheron Gilzeane (second right), and other Kiwanis members. The sickbay was the Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring’s flagship project for 2024-25.

Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring Hands Over Sickbay to Abilities Foundation
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (left) participates in a panel discussion on the ‘I Am Able’ campaign hosted by the Ministry and the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) at Jamaica House on February 14. Looking on is Executive Director, JCPD, Dr. Christine Hendricks.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (left) participates in a panel discussion on the ‘I Am Able’ campaign hosted by the Ministry and the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) at Jamaica House on February 14. Looking on is Executive Director, JCPD, Dr. Christine Hendricks.

‘I Am Able’ Campaign to Unlock Potential of Persons with Disabilities

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Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, delivers the 2025/26 Throne Speech during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13) under the theme ‘Jamaica’s Next Chapter: Aspiring to Greatness’.
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Ministry of Labour and Social Security Expanding Key Partnerships During 2025/26 Fiscal Year

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be expanding industry and academic partnerships, fostering national productivity and incentivising private-sector growth during the 2025/26 fiscal year. This was disclosed by Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, as he delivered the 2025/26 Throne Speech during the ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13). Mr. Fuller, who...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes a Statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11).
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Significant Progress Made Since Implementation of Disabilities Act

Since the implementation of the Disabilities Act in 2022, Jamaica has made notable progress in several areas, including education, employment and accessibility. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., gave an update in a Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11). “In education, we have improved access to quality education for children with disabilities...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11).
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Preparations Advancing for Review of Disabilities Act

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advancing the necessary steps to undertake a review of the Disabilities Act, which came into full effect on February 14, 2022. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11). “We invite all Jamaicans to join in our commitment to...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses stakeholders during the official signing of the 2025-2027 Joint Industrial Council (JIC) Labour Management Agreement for the building and construction industry. The signing ceremony was held at the Incorporated Master Builders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) in Kingston on Tuesday (February 11).
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Gov’t Committed to Safeguarding the Interests of Jamaica’s Workers

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Government remains committed to safeguarding the interests of Jamaican workers and creating an environment in which they can thrive. He was responding to concerns raised by trade union leaders during Tuesday’s (February 11) signing ceremony for the 2025-2027 Joint Industrial Council (JIC) Labour Management Agreement for the building...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., and Regional Director, Region 1 HEART/NSTA Trust Dr. Sasha Shim-Hue (centre), interact with one of the participants in the GetConnected Digital Literacy Course during a visit at the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) in Kingston on Thursday (February 6).
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Minister Charles Jr. Lauds Senior Citizens Participating in NCSC Digital Literacy Course

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has lauded senior citizens enrolling in the GetConnected Digital Literacy Course as inspirations for other persons in their age group. He was speaking on Thursday (February 6) during a visit to the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) in Kingston where the course is taught twice weekly to 40 persons...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Pastor Adlai Blythe (right), at the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (SDA) Religious Liberty Summit on Thursday (January 30) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. Looking on is Elder Nigel Coke.
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Gov’t Committed to Ensuring Respect for Religious Freedom and Diversity – PM

The Government remains committed to ensuring that the country’s laws and policies reflect respect for religious freedom and diversity, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He said that the Administration will continue to engage with religious organisations, the private sector and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to review existing policies and practices to ensure that...
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