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Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses the semi-virtual launch of National Senior Citizens Week 2022, at the AC Hotel by Marriott, Kingston on Wednesday (September 21).

Framework Being Instituted to Implement Revised National Policy for Senior Citizens

By: Rochelle Williams, September 22, 2022

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is instituting a programme framework for the effective and efficient implementation of the Revised National Policy for Senior Citizens. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl...

Executive Director of the National Council for Senior Citizens, Cassandra Morrison.

Revised National Policy for Senior Citizens to be Presented Sept. 21

By: Judith Hunter, September 19, 2022

Acting Coordinator for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Social Intervention Programme, Sylvester Anderson.

Labour Ministry to Host Recruitment and Job Opportunity Fair

By: Judith Hunter, September 15, 2022

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By: Barbara Ellington, September 8, 2022
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Acting Director of the National Insurance Division at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Amin Fagan.

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NIS Life Certificates Must Be Completed Properly Before Submission

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...

By: JUDITH A. HUNTER, August 10, 2022

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda

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Monday, August 8, 2022 is a Normal Working Day

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advising members of the public that Monday, August 8, 2022, is a normal working day. Section 2 of the Holidays (Public General)...

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.

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300 Mattresses Donated to Early Childhood Institutions

Early childhood institutions across the island will benefit from a donation of 300 mattresses from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. The contribution was at the request of the...

By: GARFIELD L. ANGUS, August 4, 2022

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (second left), listens as United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (right), extends well wishes to workers prior to their departure from the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (July 28), for the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, en route to the US, to participate in the seasonal farm-work programme.

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PHOTO: Minister Samuda and Ambassador Nick Perry Visit MLSS Overseas Employment Centre

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (second left), listens as United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (right), extends well wishes to workers prior...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), in discussion with United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry, during the diplomat’s courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices on North Street in Kingston, on Thursday (July 28). Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden. Ambassador Perry also visited the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston.

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PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Gets Courtesy Call from Us Ambassador Nick Perry

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), in discussion with United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry, during the diplomat’s courtesy call at the...

4 years ago LabourSocial Security

Many Jobseekers Placed Through Electronic Labour Exchange

A total of 781 jobseekers were placed in employment locally through the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE). As contained in the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) 2021 Economic and Social Survey,...

By: LATONYA LINTON, July 19, 2022

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.

4 years ago LabourSocial Security

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 (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...

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