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Minimum Wage Orders Tabled
Two orders that will give legal effect to the announced increases in the national minimum wage and the minimum wage for industrial security guards were tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 20) for approval. Minister of Labour...
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Jamaicans Encouraged to Take Part in Workers’ Week Activities
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is encouraging Jamaicans to participate in the upcoming Workers’ Week 2025 activities. Workers’ Week will be celebrated from May 18 to 23 under the theme ‘Transforming Jamaica’s Workforce for Greater Resilience and Sustainable Development’. Addressing the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) 41st Annual Business and Workplace Convention on May 15 at...
Minister Says SAWP Very Important Pillar in Labour Migration Strategy
The Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), which facilitates farmworkers from Jamaica to the United States (US), has been a very important pillar of the nation’s labour migration strategy for decades. This was stated by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., today (May 15), at the Jamaica Central Labour Organisation webinar. “Thousands of families have been positively...
Labour Minister Urges Persons to Be Cautious When Pursuing Overseas Job Opportunities
Although the Government has successfully reduced the number of employment agencies operating illegally on the island, the Labour and Social Security Ministry is still urging jobseekers to exercise due diligence to avoid employment scams. The caution was given by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., during a post-sectoral press briefing at the Ministry’s offices, on May 14. He explained that...
Chinese Garage Can Reopen Once It Meets All Requisite Criteria
The recently shuttered Whole Hearted Company Services Limited auto repair shop, in Ferry Pen at the St. Andrew and St. Catherine border, will be allowed to resume its operations once it has met all the legal requirements. That assurance was given by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., as he responded to questions on the status...
Labour Minister Announces Creation of National Skills Bank
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., on May 13, announced the creation of a National Skills Bank (NSB), an all-encompassing database designed to identify labour shortages and mismatched skillset allocation. “It will effectively guide and redirect workforce planning, forecast future demand for skills and lead the way in creating an upskilling and cross-skilling culture,” Mr. Charles...
Social Security Ministry Completing Assessment of PATH
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security, through partnership with the World Bank, is completing a comprehensive assessment of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). “This includes an analysis of the processes and targeting methodology and a thorough assessment of the automated system we use for beneficiary selection. This assessment is ongoing, and we expect to improve...
