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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), makes a presentation to St. Ann Parish Dental Surgeon, Dr. Wendy Chuck Francis. Occasion was the St. Ann Health Department’s Staff Recognition Award Ceremony at the Sandcastles Resort, St. Ann, on June 17.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), makes a presentation to St. Ann Parish Dental Surgeon, Dr. Wendy Chuck Francis. Occasion was the St. Ann Health Department’s Staff Recognition Award Ceremony at the Sandcastles Resort, St. Ann, on June 17.

Labour Minister Hails Country’s Workers

By: Garwin Davis, June 21, 2016
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, has hailed the patriotism and professionalism of Jamaica’s workers. She noted that their determination and steel-like resolve are critical to the...

Jamaican Businesses Urged to Avoid Any Child Labour Linkages in their Supply Chain

By: Ministry of Labour & Social Security, June 12, 2016
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (second left), prepares to cut the ribbon to open the 34th Jamaica Employer Federation (JEF) Annual Business and Workplace Convention, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on May 26. Others (from left) are: President of the Federation, David Wan; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts-Risden and Chairman of the JEF, Wayne Chen.

OSHA to be Enacted this Year

By: Shari-Ann Palmer, May 29, 2016

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PICA Takes Mobile Services to May Pen

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) will be taking its mobile unit service to residents of May Pen and surrounding areas this Saturday (May 28). Between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00...
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By: Shelly-Ann Irving, May 28, 2016
General Manager at Monumental Partners, Christopher Goulbourne (left), leads in painting the classrooms at the Abilities Foundation, in St. Andrew, yesterday (May 23). The group partnered with World Brands Services to give the institution a facelift as their Labour Day project. Others (from second left) are: Director, Monumental Partners, Kahlil Harris; Marketing Executive at World Brands Services,Tania Christie, and Managing Director at the Foundation, Susanne Hamilton.
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Abilities Foundation gets Facelift

The 75 students and teachers at the Abilities Foundation are beaming after the institution received a major facelift yesterday (May 23), from over 60 volunteers attached to Monumental Partners and World...
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By: Garfield L. Angus, May 24, 2016
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson (2nd right), peruses the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) 2015 Human Development Report on Work with UNDP Resident Representative, Bruno Pouezat (2nd left). The occasion was a Workers Week panel discussion at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston on May 18. Others (from left) are: Executive Director of the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley (left); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden.
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Labour Minister says Decent and Safe Work a Priority

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says workplace safety and wellness contribute significantly to productivity and efficiency and are key factors in reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development....
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By: Chad Bryan , May 20, 2016