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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2022/2023 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, today, Tuesday (April 26).

More US-Based Agents Being Engaged To Deliver Overseas Employment

By: Garfield L. Angus, April 27, 2022

The Government is engaging several US-based work-placement agents to deliver more overseas employment for Jamaicans, according to Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda. Making his contribution to...

Full Inclusion For Persons With Disabiliites Under New Act

By: Garfield L. Angus, April 27, 2022

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), makes a presentation to Angella Lawrence, during a ceremony held at the Port Maria Arcade in St. Mary on March 29, to hand over relief cheques to individuals who were negatively impacted by flood rains earlier this year. In the background is Manager for the Ministry’s St. Mary Parish Office, Chairmane McFarlane.

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Presents Relief Cheques To Port Maria Flood Victims

Labour 4 years ago House Approves Minimum Wage Orders
By: Latonya Linton, March 23, 2022
Labour 4 years ago Minimum Wage Advisory Commission To Increase Monitoring And Review
By: Serena Grant, March 16, 2022
Labour 4 years ago Labour Ministry Targets Enactment Of Occupational Safety And Health Act This Year
By: Latonya Linton, March 3, 2022

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda.

4 years ago Labour

Labour Ministry’s Website Out of Service

The Ministry of Labour & Social Security is advising the public that its Website is currently out of service. The Management Information System Unit is working assiduously to have the...

By: Ministry of Labour and Social Security, March 1, 2022

Chairman of the Minimum Wage Advisory Commission, Dr. Ronald Robinson.

4 years ago Labour

Ministry Of Labour To Establish Living Wage Standard

As of April 1, there will be an increase in the national minimum wage from $7,000 to $9,000 per 40-hour work week. This was announced by the Minister of Labour...

By: Serena Grant, February 28, 2022

4 years ago CabinetLabourSocial Security

Cabinet Approves 28.5 Per Cent National Minimum Wage Increase

Cabinet has approved a 28.5 per cent increase in the national minimum wage, effective April 1, 2022. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, says this will see...

By: Serena Grant, February 22, 2022

4 years ago CommunityCoronavirusFinance & Public ServiceHealth & WellnessLabour

80 Per Cent Of St. Elizabeth Families Receive Cash Grants

Disbursements have been made to 80 per cent of St. Elizabeth families who were selected to benefit from the first payment of cash grants provided by the United Nations World...

By: Okoye Henry, February 15, 2022

: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts-Risden (left) hands a flyer to a vendor in downtown Kingston on February 14 as part of measures to generate awareness among citizens about the Disabilities Act. The legislation, which promotes and protects the rights of persons with disabilities, came into full effect on Monday, February 14, 2022.

4 years ago Labour

PHOTOS: Labour Ministry Distributes Disabilities Act Flyers

: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts-Risden (left) hands a flyer to a vendor in downtown Kingston on February 14 as part of measures...

4 years ago LabourSocial Security

Online Payment of Factory Registration Fees

The Factories Act requires that every factory must be registered under the Act and maintain a valid certificate of registration throughout its operational life. The certificate of registration is valid...

By: Ministry of Labour & Social Security, February 7, 2022

President of the Jamaica Household Workers Union (JHWU), Shirley Pryce.

4 years ago LabourSocial Security

Domestic Workers Encouraged To Sign Up For NIS

President of the Jamaica Household Workers Union (JHWU), Shirley Pryce, is encouraging domestic workers to contribute to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). Speaking on the JIS Television programme ‘Get the...

By: Latonya Linton, January 26, 2022

Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy, speaks at the agency’s digital quarterly media briefing, on Monday (January 17).

4 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceLabour

Export Earnings Of US$1.15 Billion

Jamaica generated calendar year export earnings of US$1.15 billion between January and September 2021. This out-turn represents a 26.3 per cent increase over the US$910.7 million recorded for the corresponding...

By: Douglas Mcintosh, January 17, 2022

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PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Presents Relief Cheques To Port Maria Flood Victims

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Labour Ministry’s Website Out of Service

Ministry Of Labour To Establish Living Wage Standard

Cabinet Approves 28.5 Per Cent National Minimum Wage Increase

80 Per Cent Of St. Elizabeth Families Receive Cash Grants

PHOTOS: Labour Ministry Distributes Disabilities Act Flyers

Online Payment of Factory Registration Fees

Domestic Workers Encouraged To Sign Up For NIS

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