A sum of $6 million has been allocated to the Integrated Social Protection and Labour Programme in the 2018/19 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project,...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Government, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, will be focused on measures to facilitate job creation during...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, is encouraging more voluntary organisations to establish youth arms specifically designed to promote their involvement in the process of development through...

Debate on the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill started in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 13). The legislation addresses safety and health in the Jamaican workplace within...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, on Friday (February 2), presented relief grants to residents of sections of Portland and St. Mary who were severely affected by...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, on Friday (February 2), presented relief grants to residents of sections of Portland and St. Mary who were severely affected by...

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has commenced electronic registration (e-registration) of births at eight hospitals across the island. They are Spanish Town, St. Catherine; Mandeville, Manchester; St. Ann’s Bay, St....

The Government is working to increase the number of female participants in its Overseas Employment Programme. Administered by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, the programme offers employment opportunities...