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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (2nd left), makes a point during his presentation at a panel discussion on the Flexi-Work Bill, held at the St. Ann’s Bay Seventh Day Adventist Church, in St. Ann’s Bay, on May 24. Other panelists (from left) are: Public Affairs and Religious Liberty and Communications Director with the Jamaica Union of Seventh Day Adventists, Nigel Coke; President of the Senate, Floyd Morris, and President of the North Jamaica Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, Karl Archer.

State Minister Says Religious Persons Should Not Fear Flexi-Work Bill

By: Bryan Miller, May 26, 2014

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, says persons of religious persuasions, particularly those of the Seventh Day Adventist Faith, should not...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addressing a labour market reform forum at Emancipation Park, in New Kingston, on Wednesday , May 21. The event was part of activities to mark Workers Week 2014, and to discuss the impending flexi work legislation.

Increased Productivity Strategy for Economic Growth – Labour Minister

By: Garfield L. Angus, May 23, 2014

Labour and Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier says legislation for flexible work arrangements, is a key part of the country’s economic growth agenda.

Labour Ministry Prepares To Roll Out Flexi-Time Education Campaign

By: Shari-Ann Palmer , May 22, 2014

Labour 12 years ago Disabilities Council Disburses $3 Million in Economic Empowerment Grants
By: Shari-Ann Palmer , May 23, 2014
Labour 12 years ago Businesses Urged To Improve Efficiency Under Flexi-Time Regime
By: Elaine Hartman Reckord, May 20, 2014
Labour 12 years ago Jamaicans Urged To Participate In Forum on Flexi Work
By: Shari-Ann Palmer , May 19, 2014

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12 years ago Labour

Labour Ministry Unveils Activities for Workers’ Week

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has unveiled its slew of activities set for this year’s Workers’ Week, May 18-23. The week, themed: ‘Flexi-Work for Labour Market Reform and...

By: Shari-Ann Palmer , May 19, 2014

12 years ago CultureLabour

Labour Day Focus on Portmore Climate Change Park

A beautification and upgrading exercise will begin at the Climate Change Park in Portmore on Labour Day, May 23. The park, situated in front of the Portmore Mall, has been...

By: Elaine Hartman Reckord, May 14, 2014

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), accepts a book from Author, Dr. Habib Chamoun Nicolas (second left), during the official opening ceremony of the Jamaica Employers' Federation (JEF) 32nd Annual Business and Workplace Convention and Expo, held at the Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa in Ocho Rios, on May 8. The convention is being held from May 8 to 11 under the theme: 'Our agenda ...growth, development, partnership for prosperity'. Others (from left) are: Senior Specialist for Employer Activities, International Labour Organization (ILO) Anne Knowles; Chief Executive Officer of the JEF, Mrs. Brenda Cuthbert and President of the JEF, David Wan.

12 years ago Labour

Labour Minister Says Economy on the Rebound

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says there are encouraging signs that the economy is on the rebound. Therefore, he is calling on the private sector to...

By: Glenis A. Rose, May 9, 2014

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (second left) listens as teacher at Immaculate Conception High School, Stacey Robinson explains aspects of their improvement project, while members of the team look on during the inaugural staging of the Jamaica Productivity Centre’s (JPC) Secondary Schools’ Productivity Improvement Project at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on May 7. Immaculate Conception High copped the first place in the competition. Their project focused on conservation of tissue, water and electricity in their school. The Secondary Schools’ Productivity Improvement Project aimed to expose students to the concept of continuous improvement, in an effort to raise their level of understanding of productivity. The programme taught students and teachers about the concept of continuous improvement and apply it to their school environment over 11 weeks.

12 years ago Labour

Students Urged To Pay Keen Attention To Productivity

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier is urging students to take the issue of productivity improvement seriously as this will assist them with transitioning from school to...

By: Chris Patterson, May 8, 2014

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left) and Executive Member, Jamaica Baptist Women’s Federation, Marine Cunningham (second left) accept a cheque valued $250,000 from operators of Gebbers Farm in Washington, USA, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grandy during a presentation ceremony at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston today (May 6). The money will be used to carry out repairs at the Garland Hall Memorial Children’s Home in Anchovy, St. James. The Garland Hall Memorial Children’s Home is a privately-run orphanage for youngsters who have been made vulnerable either through family death, deprivation, abuse or negligence and are being cared for by persons associated with the Baptist Church. It caters to children aged two to18 years old. The Grandy’s are in the island to recruit additional farm workers to complement Jamaicans already employed on their farm.

12 years ago Labour

Garland Hall Memorial Children’s Home to Get Facelift

The Garland Hall Memorial Children’s Home in Anchovy, St. James has received $250,000 to carry out repairs at the facility. The money was donated by the owners and operators of...

By: Chris Patterson, May 7, 2014

12 years ago Labour

Household Workers Union Lauds Labour Minister

The Jamaica Household Workers Union is in full support of a recent call made by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, for household workers to be protected...

By: Shari-Ann Palmer , May 5, 2014

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (3rd left), peruses material at the opening of a two-day Middle Managers Conference, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (April 29) with (from left): Director of organizers, Make Your Mark Consultants, Evon Lloyd; Chief Executive Officer, Jacqueline Coke-Lloyd; Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) Internal Audit Executive, Tonya Grant; Jamaica Observer executive, Paul Allen; Pastor, Transformed Life hurch, Joan Fletcher; and HEART Trust/NTA Senior Director, Kevin Mullings. Mr. Kellier was guest speaker at the opening ceremony. The conference was held under the theme: ‘Middle Managers: The Heart and Hub of Enterprise’.

12 years ago Labour

Government Committed to Private Sector Partnerships – Labour Minister

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the Government remains committed to creating the environment that will accommodate private sector input in helping to secure sustained economic growth...

By: Douglas McIntosh, May 1, 2014

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), delivering the keynote address at Tuesday’s (April 29) opening ceremony for Make Your Mark Consultants fifth annual two-day Middle Managers Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. The conference, being held under the theme: ‘Middle Managers: The Heart and Hub of Enterprise’, concludes on April 30.

12 years ago Labour

Employers Have Choice With Flexiwork – Labour Minister

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the proposed flexiwork legislation is being structured to enable employers to determine whether its provisions can and will be beneficial, if...

By: Douglas McIntosh, April 29, 2014

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