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...

The Government is crafting legislation to treat with the issue of prank calls to the Police’s 119 emergency number. This, as the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting that approximately...

Approximately 530 youth were placed on short-term employment with various private-sector companies for six months each during fiscal year 2022/23. This was facilitated through the Ministry of Labour and Social...

Approximately $253 million in grants was spent under the Rehabilitation Programme to assist 5,648 families for the first 11 months of the 2022/2023 fiscal year. In addition, under the Special...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security, through the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), provided income support of $9.5 billion to 130,000 families during fiscal year 2022/23....

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is replacing its existing legacy work permit process with a new web-based, mobile-friendly work permit and skills certificate management system at a cost...

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...

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...