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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts-Risden, speaking at the National Consumers League public forum held at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica's (BSJ) corporate offices in St. Andrew on March 13. The forum was held to mark World Consumer Rights Day, which was observed on March 15 under the theme: ‘Trusted Smart Products’.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts-Risden, speaking at the National Consumers League public forum held at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica's (BSJ) corporate offices in St. Andrew on March 13. The forum was held to mark World Consumer Rights Day, which was observed on March 15 under the theme: ‘Trusted Smart Products’.

More NIS Pensioners to Receive Payments Through Direct Deposits

By: Rochelle Williams, March 18, 2019
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts-Risden, says the Ministry is looking to increase the number of National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners receiving payments through...
Director of the Work Permit Division in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Lisa-Ann Grant (second right), points to a chart outlining documents processed by the unit during February. Looking on (from left) are Chief Technical Director at the Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC), Tamar Nelson; Senior Investigator in the Division, Suzette Shorter; and Production Engineer from Japan, Atsuo Kanai. Occasion was a media tour of the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston on March 11, to highlight projects being undertaken through partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Increased Productivity By Work Permit Department

By: Garfield L. Angus, March 14, 2019
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (front row, centre); and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (front row, right), were part of a Jamaican delegation, which met with senior executives from Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) in Kingston last week, headed by Chief Executive Officer of Royal Caribbean International, Michael Bayley (front row, 2nd left); and Associate Vice President, Global Public Relations for Royal Caribbean International, Tracy Quan (front row, left). In the back row, from left are: Senior Adviser/Strategist in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright; RCCL's Director of Business Strategy, Michael Figgs; Vice President of Government Relations, Americas for RCCL, Russell Benford; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

Royal Caribbean Wants More Jamaican Workers

By: Garwin Davis, March 8, 2019

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (second left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding with The Mico University College (MUC) on Tuesday (February 19). Waiting his turn at right is President, MUC, Dr. Asburn Pinnock. Observing (from left) are Director, Alumni Development, MUC, Sharon Wolfe; Pro-Chancellor, MUC, Professor Neville Ying; and Acting Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Winnie Berry.
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Labour Ministry and MICO Sign MOU

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security and The Mico University College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together to better disseminate labour market intelligence, increase career...
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By: Ainsworth Morris, February 21, 2019