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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left), and Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) Founder and Executive Chair, Jean Lowrie-Chin (right), share a moment with the seven recipients of the CCRP 2026 Living Legacy Awards during the awards luncheon held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on October 15. The awardees are (from left) Jasnieth Harvey; Reverend Dr. Artnell Henry; Sophia Grizzle-Roumel, who accepted the award on behalf of her father, Daniel Grizzle; Clive "Busy" Campbell; Christine Gore, representing the Phillip and Christine Gore Family Foundation; Lorna Bell; and (seated) Gladwyn McKenzie-Campbell. The honourees were recognised for their outstanding contributions to community and national development.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left), and Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) Founder and Executive Chair, Jean Lowrie-Chin (right), share a moment with the seven recipients of the CCRP 2026 Living Legacy Awards during the awards luncheon held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on October 15. The awardees are (from left) Jasnieth Harvey; Reverend Dr. Artnell Henry; Sophia Grizzle-Roumel, who accepted the award on behalf of her father, Daniel Grizzle; Clive "Busy" Campbell; Christine Gore, representing the Phillip and Christine Gore Family Foundation; Lorna Bell; and (seated) Gladwyn McKenzie-Campbell. The honourees were recognised for their outstanding contributions to community and national development.

CCRP Honours Seven Outstanding Jamaican Seniors

By: Vanessa James, October 21, 2026
Seven distinguished Jamaican seniors were officially recognised and celebrated for their exceptional contributions to communities and industries across the island at the Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) 2026 Living...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), and State Minister, Hon. Donovan Williams (left), engage in discussion with executives from Red Stripe, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston, on Thursday (October 15). The executives are (from second left) Managing Director, Holly Bostock; and Head of Corporate Affairs, Dianne Ashton-Smith.

PHOTOS: Pearnel Charles Jr. Meets with New Red Stripe Managing Director

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (fourth left), is joined by Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings (second left), and some key officials from the Ministry in welcoming newly appointed United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Representative for Jamaica, Osama Makkawi Khogali (fourth right) and his team, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s 1F North Street location in Kingston on Tuesday (October 13). From left are Director of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Dr. Antonica Gunter-Gayle; UNICEF Jamaica Deputy Representative, Mohammad Mohiuddin; Chief Technical Director of the Social Security Division at the Ministry, Audrey Deer-Williams; Social Policy Specialist and Social Protection Officer at UNICEF Jamaica, Andre Miller, and Acting Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Desreen Boothe.

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Welcomes New UNICEF Rep

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