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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Wednesday’s (December 10) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

Disaster Self-Reporting Form Now Available Online

By: Judana Murphy, December 12, 2025

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Disaster Self-Reporting Form, which enables householders to submit information on Hurricane Melissa’s damage, is now available online. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.,...

$225 Million Spent to Purchase Food for Hurricane Victims

By: Judana Murphy, December 10, 2025

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Audrey Deer-Williams.

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By: Latonya Linton, December 5, 2025

Labour 2 months ago Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing Disability Inclusion
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a press conference on disaster response post Hurricane Melissa, on Thursday (November 20), at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston.

3 months ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourSocial Security

Damage Assessments Completed for 17,000 Households

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has completed damage assessments of 17,000 households, to date, with some 47,000 persons recorded as being impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Hon....

By: Ainsworth Morris, November 21, 2025

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

3 months ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourSocial Security

Emergency Response Network to Support Persons with Disabilities

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has activated an emergency response network to support persons with disabilities (PWDs) following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The assistance is being channelled...

By: Twila Wheelan, November 4, 2025

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., provides an update on Hurricane Melissa relief efforts during a media briefing at Jamaica House on Monday (November 3).

3 months ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourSocial Security

Ministry Distributes Over 30,000 Food Packages in Hurricane Relief Effort

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has, so far, delivered hundreds of relief items and over 30,000 food packages to Jamaicans devastated by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Portfolio...

By: Twila Wheelan, November 4, 2025

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings (fourth left), listens as Deputy Director of Nursing Services at the Black River Hospital, Ingrid Stephens (third right), expresses gratitude for the donation of food, water and care packages to the patients and staff at the hospital by the Ministry along with its humanitarian assistance partners. The items were handed over at the hospital in St. Elizabeth on Thursday night (Oct. 30). From left are: Chief Technical Director in charge of Social Security in the Ministry, Audrey Deer Williams; Caribbean Country Director, World Food Programme (WFP), Brian Bogart; Chief Executive Officer at the Black River Hospital, Diana Brown-Miller; Acting Director for Disaster, Rehabilitation and Welfare Management in the Ministry, Jacqueline Shepherd; Food for the Poor Director in charge of operations and implementation, Nakhle Hado; and Acting Director for Disaster Rehabilitation and Welfare Management in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Suzette Morris.

4 months ago Hurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoverySocial Security

Labour Ministry and Partners Provide Relief Items to Black River Hospital

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security, along with some of its major humanitarian assistance partners, have distributed food, water and care packages to patients and staff of the Black...

By: TWILA WHEELAN, November 1, 2025

4 months ago Hurricane MelissaLabourSocial Security

Persons with Disabilities Urged to Contact Labour Ministry

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in need of assistance are being urged to reach out to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. Speaking during a TikTok Live last night, Portfolio...

By: Twila Wheelan, October 28, 2025

Parish Manager for the Portland office of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Maxwell Hamilton, speaking during a meeting of the Parish Disaster Committee in Port Antonio on October 23.

4 months ago LabourSocial SecurityTropical Storm Melissa

Portlanders Urged to Bring 72-Hour Emergency Supplies to Shelters

Residents of Portland, who will be going into shelters, are being urged to take along food and supplies that can last up to 72 hours. Parish Manager for the Portland...

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, October 24, 2025

4 months ago LabourSocial SecurityTropical Storm Melissa

Labour Ministry Prepared for Relief Efforts

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is ready to manage national welfare and relief efforts in response to the potential impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. On Wednesday (October 22),...

By: Twila Wheelan, October 23, 2025

4 months ago Local GovernmentSocial SecurityTropical Storm Melissa

Gov’t Secures Emergency Supplies and Begins Distribution Ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has secured a comprehensive range of emergency and care items and established lines of credit in 11 parishes to enable the swift replenishment...

By: TWILA WHEELAN, October 23, 2025

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Ministry Distributes Over 30,000 Food Packages in Hurricane Relief Effort

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Persons with Disabilities Urged to Contact Labour Ministry

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