Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says that a review of the National Policy for Senior Citizens is among the key responses that must be undertaken by the...

Approximately 20,000 students on the Government’s Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) are to benefit from a transportation allowance when the new school year starts in September. Minister...

A total of 38 Jamaicans are being prepared to take up jobs with Canadian-based fast-food chain, Tim Horton’s Corporation, as soon as formal arrangements are in place. Making the disclosure...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s programme of assistance for persons with disabilities has been boosted by a $250 million grant from the Japan Social Intervention Fund. The provision,...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says 175 of the 478 persons who were engaged under the Workforce Intervention aspect of the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP),...

A Steering Committee has been established to examine the feasibility of introducing unemployment insurance. The Committee has been formed following the positive outcomes achieved at a major joint labour market...

The Minimum Wage Advisory Commission has been asked to conduct the necessary consultations and make recommendations for change, where possible, in the national minimum wage. This was announced by Minister...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is currently exploring the possibility of implementing a tiered work permit fee structure, in a bid to streamline the issuance process. Making the...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says every effort will now be made to ensure that Flexible Work Arrangements become a reality in the country. He informed...

A total of 11,138 Jamaicans benefitted from job opportunities under the Overseas Employment Programme during 2012/2013. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, during...