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Labour Productivity Key to Driving Growth

By: Judana Murphy, November 24, 2023

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, says labour productivity is key to driving transformative growth and ensuring Jamaica’s sustainable development. Addressing the HEART/NSTA Trust’s Sub-Regional Summit...

Residents of Lionel Town in Clarendon patiently wait to access government services at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s mobile unit during Thursday’s (November 23) Social Intervention Fair at the Pawsey Park Community Centre.

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Director of the Electronic Labour Exchange at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Lyndon Ford.

Gov’t Continuing Steps to Safeguard Jamaica’s Labour Market

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Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

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JCPD to Host Sensitisation Sessions Nov. 1 & 2

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) will host sensitisation sessions on Disability Assessment in Jamaica, on November 1 and 2. This will be done in partnership with the...

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), makes a point during a recent meeting with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) General Manager, Caribbean Country Department, Anton Edwards, at the Ministry in Kingston.

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Reform of Path to Provide Greater Benefits – Minister

The Government is assuring that the “significant” reform of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) will result in greater benefits to its clients. According to Minister of...

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address at a general breakfast meeting of the Rotary Club of New Kingston at the Liguanea Club, today (October 27).

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Industry Minister Urges Employers to Rejig Labour Arrangements

With the country achieving record low unemployment of 4.5 per cent, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is urging employers to rejig labour arrangements, based...

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

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Gov’t Upskilling Labour Force – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says his Administration is prioritising the upskilling of Jamaica’s workforce as part of the overall strategy to grow the economy. He said as...

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Minister Charles Jr. to do ‘Thorough Check’ of Canadian Farm Work Programme

Come next week, Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., will be heading to Canada to do a thorough check of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP)...

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’

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Gov’t Spends More Than $9B Annually to Help 290,000 Path Beneficiaries

The Government spends more than $9 billion annually to assist approximately 290,000 beneficiaries of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). Additionally, approximately $600 million is spent each...

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is warmly embraced by 105-year-old Julina McDonald, during a visit to her home in May Pen, Clarendon on Friday (Oct. 20). Minister Charles Jr. paid a special visit to the centenarian and presented her with a gift basket.

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PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Visits Centenarian

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is warmly embraced by 105-year-old Julina McDonald, during a visit to her home in May Pen, Clarendon on Friday...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Chairperson of the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), Kim Mair; and President of CVSS, Gary Hendrickson. Occasion was the launch of the CVSS’ Advocate, Innovate and Mobilise (AIM) initiative on October 12 at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. AIM aims to strengthen the capacity of civil society organisations to deliver programmes to the vulnerable groups that they serve. The 30-month intervention is being funded by the European Union (EU).

2 months ago Foreign AffairsLabourSocial Security

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Addresses Launch of CVSS’ Aim Initiative

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Chairperson of the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), Kim Mair; and President of CVSS, Gary Hendrickson....

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Labour Productivity Key to Driving Growth

PHOTOS: Social Intervention Fair Hosted in Lionel Town, Clarendon

Gov’t Continuing Steps to Safeguard Jamaica’s Labour Market

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JCPD to Host Sensitisation Sessions Nov. 1 & 2

Reform of Path to Provide Greater Benefits – Minister

Industry Minister Urges Employers to Rejig Labour Arrangements

Gov’t Upskilling Labour Force – PM

Minister Charles Jr. to do ‘Thorough Check’ of Canadian Farm Work Programme

Gov’t Spends More Than $9B Annually to Help 290,000 Path Beneficiaries

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Visits Centenarian

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