The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 24), approved two motions that will increase the national minimum wage, and the minimum wage for industrial security guards. The motions, which fall...

The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) is looking to increase the number of persons registered by 15 per cent for this fiscal year. This would see an additional 57,384 persons registered...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, is calling on parents not to place limitations on children with disabilities, as they can accomplish much with education and training....

Cabinet has requested the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service to develop a policy concerning corporate social responsibility (CSR), inclusive of donations and sponsorship. This was disclosed by Prime...

More children with disabilities will benefit from early intervention services, with the opening of the expanded Stimulation Plus Early Childhood Development Centre (Stim-Plus). The facility, located in Rockfort, Kingston, was...

Jamaicans seeking skills certificates to work in another Caribbean territory are advised to submit applications to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. Speaking in an interview with JIS News,...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the Government is committed to strengthening the capacity of regional labour inspectors to eliminate child labour. She was speaking at...

Jamaica will join a host of other countries from around the world in celebrating Special Olympics International’s 50th anniversary this year. Special Olympics Jamaica, which marks its 40th anniversary this...