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Acting Director of the National Insurance Division at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Amin Fagan.

NIS Life Certificates Must Be Completed Properly Before Submission

By: JUDITH A. HUNTER, August 10, 2022

Pensioners must ensure that their life certificate is completed correctly before submitting it to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), says Acting Director at the National Insurance Division at the Ministry...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda

Monday, August 8, 2022 is a Normal Working Day

By: Ministry of Labour and Social Security, August 5, 2022

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), makes a point to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (right).
during the handover of mattresses to the Early Childhood Commission (ECC) for distribution to early-childhood institutions across the island. The handover took place at the Ministry’s facility on Marcus Garvey Drive in St. Andrew on Wednesday (August 3). Sharing the moment is Community Relations Manager at the ECC, Tanisha Miller.

300 Mattresses Donated to Early Childhood Institutions

By: GARFIELD L. ANGUS, August 4, 2022

Courtesy Call 4 years ago PHOTO: Minister Samuda and Ambassador Nick Perry Visit MLSS Overseas Employment Centre
Courtesy Call 4 years ago PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Gets Courtesy Call from Us Ambassador Nick Perry
Labour 4 years ago Many Jobseekers Placed Through Electronic Labour Exchange
By: LATONYA LINTON, July 19, 2022

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), greets veteran farmworker, Clovis Cooper, during a send-off ceremony held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Services Centre in downtown Kingston, recently. The workers left the island for Canada.

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More Persons Benefit from Overseas Employment Programme

There was an upward movement in the overall number of persons participating in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security Overseas Employment Programme in 2021, by 24.8 per cent to...

By: LATONYA LINTON, July 19, 2022

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), speaks with centenarian, Sylvia Lyn, at her Petherton Avenue home in Pembroke Hall, St. Andrew, on Friday (July 1). The Minister visited with Ms. Lyn and presented her with a gift basket, as part of post-Centenarians’ Day activities by the National Council for Senior Citizen (NCSC). Centenarians’ Day was observed on May 20 under the theme: ‘Healthy Ageing: Promoting Intergenerational Wealth.’

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PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Visits Centenarian

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), speaks with centenarian, Sylvia Lyn, at her Petherton Avenue home in Pembroke Hall, St. Andrew, on Friday (July 1). The...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens as 105-year-old Winnifred Stern shares aspects of her life during a visit to her Lords Road home in Kingston on Friday (July 1). The visit formed part of post Centenarians’ Day activities, staged annually by the Labour and Social Security Ministry, to recognise persons who have reached 100 years and over. Centenarians’ Day was observed on May 20 under the theme ‘Healthy Ageing: Promoting Intergenerational Wealth’.

4 years ago Social Security

Jamaica Must Value Its Seniors – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said it is important that the country recognises and appreciates its senior citizens, particularly those who have lived beyond 100 years. He said...

By: Alecia Smith, July 2, 2022

Centenarian Frannie Wright displays a photograph of her being presented with an award by late former Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Howard Cooke, for her contribution to national development. Occasion was a visit to the 102-year-old’s Shalimar Avenue address in Kingston on Friday (July 1) to present her with a gift baskeT as part of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) post-Centenarians’ Day activities on Friday (July 1).

4 years ago Social Security

PHOTOS: NCSC’s Post Centenarian’s Day Activities

Centenarian Frannie Wright displays a photograph of her being presented with an award by late former Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Howard Cooke, for her contribution to national...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and Permanent in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden (left), speak with 105-year-old Winnifred Stern during a visit to her Lords Road home in Kingston on Friday (July 1). The visit formed part of post activities for Centenarians’ Day, staged annually by the Labour and Social Security Ministry, where persons who have reached 100 years and over are recognised. Centenarians’ Day was observed on May 20 under the theme ‘Healthy Ageing: Promoting Intergenerational Wealth’.

4 years ago Social Security

PM Urges Senior Citizens to Sign Up for Social Pension Programme

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is appealing to the country’s senior citizens, 75 years and older, to sign up to benefit from support under the Social Pension Programme....

By: Alecia Smith, July 2, 2022

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), lays a wreath at the Agnes ‘Aggie’ Bernard Monument in downtown Kingston, recently. He is joined by Director for the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean, Dennis Zulu (centre), and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dione Jennings.

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PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Receives Courtesy Call from ILO Official, Lays Wreath At Aggie Bernard Monument

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), lays a wreath at the Agnes ‘Aggie’ Bernard Monument in downtown Kingston, recently. He is joined by Director for the...

Director, Business Development and Communication, Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Prudence James-Townsend.

4 years ago Social Security

MIND Hosts Discussion Forum On Disabilities Act Thursday

The Management Institute for National Development (MIND) will host a discussion forum on the Disabilities Act on Thursday (June 30), from 9:00 a.m. to12:00 p.m. The event is being staged...

By: JUDITH A. HUNTER, June 29, 2022

Chief Technical Director with responsibility for Social Security in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Audrey Deer-Williams, addresses the launch of the Ministry’s Community Engagement Series (CES) at the St. John’s Methodist Church in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (June 22).

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PATH Community Engagement Series Kicks Off In Montego Bay

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security launched its Programme of Advancement Through Health & Education (PATH) Community Engagement Series (CES) in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (June 22)....

By: Nickieta Sterling, June 24, 2022

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