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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) office at Blue Diamond Complex, Ironshore, Montego Bay, St. James, on February 27. Sharing the moment (from left) are President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF), David Wan; Vice President of the Jamaica Association of Local Government Officers (JALGO), Shamir Brown; Chairman of the IDT, Marsha Smith; Deputy Chairman of IDT West, Sadeera Shaw; and IDT West panel members, Radcliffe Robertson and Keith Fagan.

IDT Office Opens In Montego Bay

By: Nickieta Sterling, February 28, 2020

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, on Thursday (February 27), officially opened the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) Western Division office, which is housed at Blue Diamond Complex,...

State Minister, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses the audience at the south-eastern region mega roadshow, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in Kingston, on January 30.

Labour Ministry Encourages Workers And Employers To Use LMIS

By: Latonya Linton, February 3, 2020

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, addressing a recent awards dinner for overseas farm and hospitality workers at the Melia Braco Resort in Trelawny.

Jamaican Workers Earn Over US$300M From US Seasonal Employment Programmes

By: Garwin Davis, January 30, 2020

Labour 6 years ago Labour Ministry on Recruitment Drive
By: Judith Hunter, January 20, 2020
Labour 6 years ago Labour Ministry Offers Early Encashment Of Pension Vouchers
By: Judith A. Hunter, December 16, 2019
Labour 6 years ago Ministry Calls On Parents To Protect Children From Forced Labour
By: Ainsworth Morris, December 2, 2019

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), converses with Board Chairman, Jamaica Productivity Centre, Metry Seaga, during the National Youth Workshop at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in downtown Kingston, on November 21. The workshop, held under the theme: ‘Future Work: Realising Productivity Growth’, was organised by the Jamaica Productivity Centre, in partnership with the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute for Social and Economic Studies (SALISES).

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National Productivity Policy Being Crafted

The Government, through the Jamaica Productivity Centre, is working on a national policy for productivity. The National Productivity Policy will set the foundation for Jamaica to have a productivity-centred workforce,...

By: Chris Patterson, November 22, 2019

Chairman of the National Minimum Wage Advisory Commission, Dr. Ronald Robinson (left) emphasises a point during the final minimum wage public consultation held at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s 1F North Street offices in Kingston on November 20. At right is Vice President, Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions, St. Patrice Ennis.

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Recommendations On National Minimum Wage To Be Submitted By End Of January

Chairman of the National Minimum Wage Advisory Commission, Dr. Ronald Robinson, says recommendations on the national minimum wage and the minimum wage for security guards will be submitted to Labour...

By: Chris Patterson, November 21, 2019

Participants in the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) Parenting Empowerment Pilot Project graduation ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on November 7.

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250 Parents Participate In PATH Empowerment Project

The childrearing skills of some 250 parents across four parishes have been significantly boosted following their participation in the final phase of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education...

By: Nickieta Sterling, November 12, 2019

Chief Technical Officer in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dionne Jennings (left), with Executive Director at the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks, at the media launch of the Family Expo and Special Needs Resource Fair at Nain in St. Elizabeth on November 1.

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State Minister Says Persons With Disabilities Can Achieve

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says persons with disabilities are capable of achieving economic and social independence, once they have access...

By: Garwin Davis, November 5, 2019

Chief Technical Officer in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dionne Jennings, addresses the media launch of the Family Expo and Special Needs Resource Fair, in Nain, St. Elizabeth, on November 1. She spoke on behalf of State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

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Government Committed To Empowering Persons With Disabilities – Mayne

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says the Government remains committed to providing critical social interventions to empower and improve the independence...

By: Garwin Davis, November 5, 2019

– Stakeholders in attendance at the opening session of Para Caribe Consulting Medical Doctors Limited’s Occupational Health, Safety and Workplace Wellness Symposium, which was held at the Half Moon Hotel in St. James, on Thursday (October 24).

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Public To Be Sensitised About OSH Bill

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says the Ministry will be embarking on an islandwide awareness campaign to sensitise the public about...

By: Serena Grant, October 25, 2019

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Zavia Mayne (centre), speaking with Head of Corporate Affairs, Red Stripe, Dianne Ashton-Smith (left) at the third instalment of the Red Stripe Knowledge Forum series on Wednesday (October 23), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, St. Andrew. Listening is Pesident of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation, David Wan.

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OSH Bill To Promote Compliance Rather Than Punishment

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says the proposed Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill will seek to promote compliance rather than punishment....

By: Rochelle Williams, October 25, 2019

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), in discussion with Head of Corporate Affairs, Red Stripe, Dianne Ashton-Smith (centre) and Director of the Road Safety Unit, Ministry of Transport and Mining, Kenute Hare, at the third instalment of the Red Stripe Knowledge Forum series, on Wednesday (October 23), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. The forum was held under the theme, ‘Occupational Safety and Health: An Economic Driver’.

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Joint Select Committee Considering OSH Bill

The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill is now before the Joint Select Committee of Parliament. State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, made...

By: Rochelle Williams, October 24, 2019