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Jun 22, 20232 min read

Jamaica Must Look to Become Globally Competitive In Productivity – Minister Charles Jr.

Jamaica must look to become globally competitive in the area of productivity, says Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel...

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Jun 21, 20232 min read

NIS Pensioners Receive Increases

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is reporting that as at this month (June), National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners started...

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Jun 15, 20232 min read

Charles Jr reaffirms Jamaica’s commitment to social justice, decent work for all at ILO conference

GENEVA, Switzerland – Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr, has reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to social justice...

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Jun 12, 20232 min read

Combating Child Labour is Everyone’s Responsibility – Minister Charles Jr.

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is calling on Jamaicans to join the fight against child labour, noting...

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Jun 9, 20232 min read

More than 400 turn out for Charles Jr’s career fair despite inclement weather

In spite of inclement weather conditions, more than 400 Clarendon South East residents attended their Member of Parliament Pearnel...

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Jun 6, 20232 min read

Charles Jr outlines steps to address farm workers' complaints

The Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr, says his team is actively monitoring the situation unfolding in Ontario,...

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Jun 6, 20231 min read

Labour minister outlines plan to address farm work concerns

The labour ministry is to begin holding meetings on Wednesday with stakeholders following concerns raised by some farm workers in...

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Jun 6, 20231 min read

Charles fully briefed on farm workers' claims of sub-par conditions in Canada

Labour and Social Security Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. says he has received a full briefing on recent claims that Jamaican farm workers...

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Jun 3, 20233 min read

Disgruntled farm workers happy for visit of J'can liaison officers

A group of Jamaican farm workers in Ontario, Canada, who on Thursday issued a distress call to media in their country after their living...

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Jun 2, 20231 min read

Probe ordered into living conditions of protesting farm workers in Ontario

Minister of Labour Pearnel Charles Jr has ordered an immediate investigation into the living and working situation of a group of Jamaican...

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May 26, 20231 min read

Schools to return to normality on Monday

All public schools are expected to resume normal operations on Monday. The Ministry of Labour says this was agreed during Friday's...

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May 22, 20232 min read

PM Makes Changes to Cabinet

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced a reshuffle of Cabinet and merging of some portfolios to create two new...

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May 16, 20232 min read

A boost for poultry sector

THE ALMOST $200-million expansion of Best Dressed Chicken’s Cumberland Hatchery in Portmore is being hailed by Minister of Agriculture...

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May 16, 20232 min read

AgriMin, NCU to develop organic farming policy

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has entered into an agreement with Northern Caribbean University (NCU) to develop a national...

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May 13, 20232 min read

Velonique Bowen increasing access, opportunities for youth

For many years Velonique Bowen has had a dream to initiate a project that will empower and uplift young people in Jamaica. With this in...

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May 11, 20232 min read

Economy in the best condition, says Levy

The Jamaican economy is enjoying unprecedented growth and is poised for further development, according to Christopher Levy, group...

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May 8, 20233 min read

Charles charges farmers to increase production

MINISTER OF Agriculture and Fisheries Pearnel Charles Jr has charged farmers and fisherfolk to build on the impressive increase in...

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May 7, 20232 min read

Charles Jr pledges big support for fish farmers

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Pearnel Charles Jr last Tuesday announced an incentive package for fish farmers which will see them...

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May 7, 20232 min read

Agriculture Ministry strengthening support for dairy industry

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be strengthening its partnership with stakeholders in the dairy industry to boost the...

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May 7, 20232 min read

Farmers to benefit under Small Ruminants Programme

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will distribute 25 small ruminant chafing machines in a bid to enhance the development of...

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