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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), engages in discussion with Abilities Foundation’s garment construction trainee, Johnell Bailey (2nd right) about some of the garments and other items made by her and other trainees, which were on display during the Foundation’s annual ‘Open Day’ event at its Constant Spring Road location in St. Andrew on November 29. Looking on (from left) are: the Foundation’s Managing Director, Susan Hamilton; and trainee, Laquida Hutchinson.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), engages in discussion with Abilities Foundation’s garment construction trainee, Johnell Bailey (2nd right) about some of the garments and other items made by her and other trainees, which were on display during the Foundation’s annual ‘Open Day’ event at its Constant Spring Road location in St. Andrew on November 29. Looking on (from left) are: the Foundation’s Managing Director, Susan Hamilton; and trainee, Laquida Hutchinson.

Persons with Disabilities Can Help Boost Productivity Levels – Minister Kellier

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, November 29, 2013
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says many persons with disabilities are industrious and resourceful persons, who can make a meaningful contribution to the country’s labour market and...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses a special Back-to-School press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, where he announced transport benefits for Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) students, as part of the ‘School we seh’ initiative.

‘School Wi Seh’ Campaign A Success – Minister Kellier

By: Latonya Linton, November 26, 2013
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (seated centre), is pictured with some of the 1,000 students that will benefit from the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) Tertiary Bursary intervention for fiscal year 2013/2014. The Minister, November 13, signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with representatives of the 18 institutions, through which the bursaries will be offered, during a ceremony at the Knutsford Court hotel in New Kingston. Director of Social Security in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe (standing 2nd right), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Alvin McIntosh (standing at right), also shared in the moment.

Tertiary Level PATH Students to Benefit from $100 Million in Bursaries

By: Athaliah Reynolds-Baker, November 14, 2013

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Chairman of the Minimum Wage Advisory Commission, Silvera Castro speaks with Commission member, Bernita Locke and CEO of Manpower and Maintenance Services Limited, Audrey Hinchcliffe after the consultation.
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Minimum Wage Commission Wraps Up Consultations

The Minimum Wage Advisory Commission (MWAC) on September 26, concluded its series of island-wide consultations on the national minimum wage, at a two-hour session held at the Ministry of Labour...
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By: Alphea Saunders, September 27, 2013