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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.

NIDS Will Facilitate Seamless Access to Benefits for Persons with Disabilities

By: Rochelle Williams, May 2, 2023

The National Identification System (NIDS) will facilitate ease of verification and access to certain benefits for persons with disabilities. Special provisions will be developed and implemented to ensure inclusiveness for...

Senior Superintendent of Police, Emergency Communication Centre, Gary Francis, told JIS News that the JCF receives an estimated 5,000 to 9,000 calls per day to its 119 emergency number, the vast majority of which are not emergencies.

Legislation Coming to Deal with Prank Calls to 119

By: LISA ROWE, April 28, 2023

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaking during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday (April 26).

Youth Derive Benefits Through the Social Intervention Programme

By: LATONYA LINTON, April 28, 2023

Sectoral Debate 2023/24 2 years ago Thousands Benefit from Rehabilitation Programme Grants of Social Security Ministry
By: LATONYA LINTON, April 27, 2023
Sectoral Debate 2023/24 2 years ago 130,000 Families Benefit from $9.5B in PATH Support
By: LATONYA LINTON, April 27, 2023
Sectoral Debate 2023/24 2 years ago New Work Permit System Coming
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (April 25).

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Critical Pieces of Crime-Fighting Legislation Being Advanced

Critical pieces of crime-fighting legislation will be advanced to support the work of the security forces, improve public order and safety, and reduce crime and violence. Deputy Prime Minister and...

By: CHRIS PATTERSON, April 26, 2023

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Senior Citizens to Get Birth Certificates to Access Social Pension Programme

The St. Elizabeth office of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be handing over 25 birth certificates to persons 75 years and older. Parish Manager, Michelle Senior, who...

By: Okoye Henry, April 14, 2023

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332 Arrests for Gun and Drug-Related Offences

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting 332 arrests and major seizures of illegal guns and drugs during the first quarter of the year. Addressing a recent virtual press conference,...

By: CHRIS PATTERSON, April 13, 2023

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), listens to a point from Acting Country Representative, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Alex Gainer (left), during the USAID FHI360 Local Partner Development (LPD) Closeout Ceremony. Others sharing in the conversation are Chief of Party, LPD, Morana Smodlaka Krajnovic and Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIAJ), Dr. Wayne Henry. The ceremony was held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (March 29).

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Students Benefiting from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Students from the Denham Town and Tivoli Gardens High schools in Kingston are engaged in weekly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as part of a pilot programme by the Ministry of...

By: CHANEL SPENCE, March 31, 2023

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, view technology equipment provided to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Communication, Forensics and Cybercrime Division (CFCD). Occasion was the handover ceremony held on March 29 at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, St. Andrew.

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JCF Gets Equipment to Strengthen Cybersecurity Capabilities

The capacity of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to fight cybercrime has been bolstered through the provision of technology equipment valued at $30 million to the Communication, Forensics and Cybercrime...

By: LATONYA LINTON, March 30, 2023

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), emphasises a point during conversation with Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Jamaica, His Excellency Jan Hendrik van Thiel, during a courtesy call held at the Ministry’s North Street offices on March 29.

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PHOTOS: German Ambassador Calls on Minister Samuda

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), emphasises a point during conversation with Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Jamaica, His Excellency Jan Hendrik van...

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Top-Quality Ballistic Vests Acquired for Security Forces

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is assuring that bullet-proof vests acquired for members of the security force are of the best quality. He...

By: CHRIS PATTERSON, March 2, 2023

Parish Organiser for the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) in St. Elizabeth, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Marieck Morgan, addresses a Social Development Commission (SDC) Community Forum held at Maggotty High School in St. Elizabeth on Thursday (January 26).

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Senior Citizens Urged to Take Advantage of Support Services

Senior citizens in St. Elizabeth and the wider Jamaica are being encouraged to take advantage of the various support services that are available through the Ministry of Labour and Social...

By: Okoye Henry, January 30, 2023

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Critical Pieces of Crime-Fighting Legislation Being Advanced

Senior Citizens to Get Birth Certificates to Access Social Pension Programme

332 Arrests for Gun and Drug-Related Offences

Students Benefiting from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

JCF Gets Equipment to Strengthen Cybersecurity Capabilities

PHOTOS: German Ambassador Calls on Minister Samuda

Top-Quality Ballistic Vests Acquired for Security Forces

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