Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Ministry has robust internal mechanisms to detect and correct any weaknesses that may exist in its operations. Mr....

Jamaica must look to become globally competitive in the area of productivity, says Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. “The reality is the market that we...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is reporting that as at this month (June), National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners started receiving their increases. Addressing today’s (June 21) post-Cabinet press...

The upcoming Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) Productivity Forum promises to be informative and transformative, says Chief Technical Director of the entity, Tamar Nelson. “This forum will be used to share...

Twenty grade-10 students, who are pursuing agriculture studies at secondary level institutions in St. Catherine, have received a donation of $600,000 from Jamaican workers at Gebbers Farms in Washington in...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is calling on Jamaicans to join the fight against child labour, noting that eradicating the scourge must be the responsibility...

Chairman of the Recovery Planning Committee, National Disaster Risk Management Council, Dr. Wayne Henry, says a feasibility study has been completed on unemployment insurance in Jamaica. Unemployment insurance protects employed...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes a presentation to veteran advocate for domestic workers’ rights, Shirley Pryce, during the labour relations awards banquet held on Friday,...