World Bank representative, Giorgio Valentini, has praised the Government for making "great strides" in streamlining and improving Jamaica’s social safety net and social protection programmes. Speaking at a dissemination forum...

KINGSTON — As the economy continues to fight off the effects of the global crisis, senior citizens find it more difficult to support their basic needs, including acquiring skill, accessing...

KINGSTON — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles, says the Ministry is close to implementing the flexi-work week, which will provide better employment opportunities. He said that...

KINGSTON — Occupational Health and Safety legislation, to protect the welfare of Jamaican employees in the workplace, is expected to come on stream shortly, says Minister of Labour and Social...

KINGSTON — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has placed 11,147 Jamaican workers in overseas jobs since the start of the year. Providing a breakdown of the figures, Portfolio...

KINGSTON — Director General in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Faith Innerarity, has informed that the selection process for prospective Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH)...

KINGSTON — Faced with the reality that Jamaica's ageing population, with some 280,000 Jamaicans now 60 years and over, the Government is intensifying efforts to ensure their active participation in...

KINGSTON — Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles, has urged employers and employees to adhere to the provisions of the Labour Code, as outlined under the Labour Relations...

KINGSTON — The Government is moving to expand the categories of professionals, who will be able to pursue employment in other Caribbean territories without the need for a work permit....

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security refers to articles in the media regarding the recruitment of Jamaicans for jobs in Canada. The Ministry wishes to advise that exploratory talks...

KINGSTON — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles, has announced that the Tackling Child Labour Through Education (TACKLE) Jamaica project will be spending some $25 million to...