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System of National Accounts Updated

By: CHRIS PATTERSON, July 4, 2025

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that the Jamaican System of National Accounts has been updated to reflect international best practices, enhancing comparability and analytic relevance. The revisions...

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$1b Solidarity Programme Underscores Gov’t’s Equity Agenda – Minister Charles Jr

By: Latonya Linton, July 3, 2025

Director, Local Economic Development, Social Development Commission (SDC), Avril Ranger provides details about the SDC's flagship Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP), during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency's Television Department in Kingston.

Nearly 400 Grassroots Businesses Benefit Annually From SDC’s LEDSP

By: Shanna K Salmon, June 28, 2025

Labour 3 months ago Gov’t Launches $1b Solidarity Programme to Support 50,000 Vulnerable Jamaicans
By: Judana Murphy, June 25, 2025
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By: Donique Weston, June 15, 2025
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Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right); and Vice President, Payments and Digital Channels, National Commercial Bank (NCB), Danielle Cameron- Duncan (left), observe as member of the Jamaica Society for the Blind, Andre Fisher, uses the NCB's new Audio Guidance feature on the ABM. The event was the launch of the inclusive feature, on Monday (June 9), at the NCB’s Matilda’s Corner Branch in Kingston.

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NCB Provides Audio Guidance Feature on ABMs

To improve its service to persons with visual impairment and other disabilities, National Commercial Bank (NCB) is now providing an audio guidance feature on select ABMs. The new audio guidance...

By: Rochelle Williams, June 10, 2025

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (right), listens as Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies(UWI) Mona, Professor Densil Williams (second left), shares a point with Director of the university’s Short Term Advancement and Resource Centre (UWI STAR), Dr. Olivene Burke, during the recent launch of the initiative at the Mona campus in St. Andrew. Also sharing in the discussion is President, Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga.

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Launch of UWI Star (PHOTOS)

Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan (front, centre), speaks to senior citizens about the work of the agency and the health-based publications available at the JIS booth, during a Fair for The Aged held at the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church in Kingston on Saturday (May 31). The event, which targeted East Kingston communities, was held under the theme ’Seniors You Rock!’ and provided the seniors with access to general health services such as blood-pressure checks.

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PHOTO: Fair for the Aged

Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan (front, centre), speaks to senior citizens about the work of the agency and the health-based publications available at the...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right), and Chairman, Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT), Errol Miller (third left), unveil a 50th anniversary commemorative plaque in recognition of the entity’s contribution to Jamaica’s labour relations framework. The ceremony was held at the IDT's Ellesmere Road offices in Kingston on Thursday (May 29). Others (from left) are: Vice President, Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), Rudolph Thomas; Deputy Chairman, IDT,

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IDT 50th Anniversary Commemorative Plaque Unveiled

A 50th anniversary commemorative plaque in recognition of the Industrial Disputes Tribunal’s (IDT) contribution to Jamaica’s labour relations framework, was unveiled by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel...

By: LATONYA LINTON, May 29, 2025

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second left), presents centenarian 103-year-old Ruth Drummond with a gift basket during his visit to her home in Annotto Bay, St. Mary, on Monday (May 26). Ms. Drummond’s granddaughter, who is Head of the Accident and Emergency Department at Annotto Bay Hospital, Dr. Shameka Hughes (left) holds a card with a message from Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. Representatives from the Ministry have been paying visits to Jamaicans 100 years and older in recognition of Centenarians Day 2025 on May 20 under the theme ‘Honouring a Century of Wisdom and Grace’.

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PHOTOS: Dr. Dunn Visits Centenarians in St. Mary

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Pensioners Encouraged to Take Advantage of Mobile Life Certificate Drive

The Accountant General’s Department (AGD) is encouraging pensioners to take advantage of its upcoming mobile life certificate drive to submit their life certificates on time. Speaking with JIS News, Director...

By: Jermi-Lee Nelson, May 22, 2025

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., presents a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 20).

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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...

By: Donique Weston, May 21, 2025

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Labour Ministry Targets Completion of Osh Bill This Year

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is seeking to complete the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill this year. “We are moving steadily ahead to ensure that we actually...

By: Rochelle Williams, May 21, 2025

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NCB Provides Audio Guidance Feature on ABMs

Launch of UWI Star (PHOTOS)

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