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Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

JCPD to Host Sensitisation Sessions Nov. 1 & 2

By: Judith A. Hunter, November 1, 2023

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) will host sensitisation sessions on Disability Assessment in Jamaica, on November 1 and 2. This will be done in partnership with the...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), makes a point during a recent meeting with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) General Manager, Caribbean Country Department, Anton Edwards, at the Ministry in Kingston.

Reform of Path to Provide Greater Benefits – Minister

By: Garfield L. Angus, October 30, 2023

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address at a general breakfast meeting of the Rotary Club of New Kingston at the Liguanea Club, today (October 27).

Industry Minister Urges Employers to Rejig Labour Arrangements

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, October 27, 2023

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is warmly embraced by 105-year-old Julina McDonald, during a visit to her home in May Pen, Clarendon on Friday (Oct. 20). Minister Charles Jr. paid a special visit to the centenarian and presented her with a gift basket.

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PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Visits Centenarian

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is warmly embraced by 105-year-old Julina McDonald, during a visit to her home in May Pen, Clarendon on Friday...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Chairperson of the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), Kim Mair; and President of CVSS, Gary Hendrickson. Occasion was the launch of the CVSS’ Advocate, Innovate and Mobilise (AIM) initiative on October 12 at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. AIM aims to strengthen the capacity of civil society organisations to deliver programmes to the vulnerable groups that they serve. The 30-month intervention is being funded by the European Union (EU).

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PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Addresses Launch of CVSS’ Aim Initiative

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Chairperson of the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), Kim Mair; and President of CVSS, Gary Hendrickson....

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, today (October 11).

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PATH Being Overhauled

The Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) is to be overhauled to address primary issues in relation to the criteria, evaluation process and appeals process for eligibility. This...

By: Judith A. Hunter, October 11, 2023