Judges and prosecutors will benefit from training on how to handle child-labour cases. The training is a core activity under the Country Level Engagement and Assistance to Reduce Child Labour...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be launching a Labour Market Information System (LMIS) app by the end of 2018. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, made the announcement...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the Industrial Disputes Tribunal’s (IDT) Western Division will become operational by the end of the 2018/19 financial year. “We have...

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says passage of the proposed Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) will be a top priority for the Government during the 2018/19...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is stepping up measures to improve workplace productivity. “Increase in productivity is necessary for sustainable economic development, competitiveness, job creation and prosperity,” said...

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, has announced that old-age benefits payable under the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) will be increased by 20 per cent. Making her contribution...

The Government of Jamaica will be developing a Light and Hazardous Work List, which will outline specific activities that children are restricted from participating in, so as to prevent them...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, has reiterated calls for citizens of Jamaica to put an end to child labour and allow the nation’s youth to enjoy...