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WPM Waste Management focusing on restoring regular collection in Westmoreland
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WPM Waste Management focusing on restoring regular collection in Westmoreland
December 22 08:20 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Regional Operations Manager of WPM Waste Management Ltd, Dramaine Jones, says the company’s operations remain firmly focused on re...
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Trump says it would be ‘smart’ for Venezuela’s Maduro to step down
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Trump says it would be ‘smart’ for Venezuela’s Maduro to step down
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump said Monday it would be "smart" for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to...
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Ecuador soldiers sentenced to 35 years in deaths of 4 children
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Ecuador soldiers sentenced to 35 years in deaths of 4 children
December 22 06:55 PM
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AFP) — Eleven Ecuadoran soldiers were sentenced to nearly 35 years in prison over the abduction and deaths of four children last y...
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Jamaica records 70,000 arrivals in first seven days of winter tourist season
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Jamaica records 70,000 arrivals in first seven days of winter tourist season
December 22 06:44 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Tourism says Jamaica’s winter tourist season has opened on a strong note of recovery, recording over 70,000 visito...
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T&T Appeal Court denies Jamaican lawyer’s bid to go before Privy Council
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T&T Appeal Court denies Jamaican lawyer’s bid to go before Privy Council
December 22 06:19 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago’s Court of  Appeal has denied Jamaican-born  King's Counsel, Vincent Nelson, from going before the...
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Trump announces new US warship class named after himself
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Trump announces new US warship class named after himself
December 22 06:04 PM
PALM BEACH, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Monday announced a new class of United States (US) warships that will be named after himse...
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Forex: $160.11 to one US dollar
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Forex: $160.11 to one US dollar
December 22 05:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, December 22, ended trading at $160.11, down 19 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
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10 ways to spend Christmas Eve
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10 ways to spend Christmas Eve
December 22 05:05 PM
Despite the challenges this year, Christmas in Jamaica is a season that remains beautiful and bright. And almost as important as Christmas Day, are ou...
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‘It’s a scam’: Charles Jr warns of fraudulent social media accounts using his image
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‘It’s a scam’: Charles Jr warns of fraudulent social media accounts using his image
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December 18, 2025
Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr is appealing to Jamaicans to be on the alert for individuals using his image and the ministr...
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MLSS reaffirms commitment to accessibility as Jamaica marks International Day for persons with disabilities
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MLSS reaffirms commitment to accessibility as Jamaica marks International Day for persons with disabilities
December 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) has restated its commitment to creating a more inclusive and accessible Jamaica ...
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MLSS deepens partnership with World Food Programme to boost post-Hurricane relief
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MLSS deepens partnership with World Food Programme to boost post-Hurricane relief
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) has ramped up its collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP) as Jamaica c...
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Government intensifies nationwide relief efforts after Hurricane Melissa
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Government intensifies nationwide relief efforts after Hurricane Melissa
November 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica says it has ramped up its humanitarian response to assist families affected by Hurricane Melissa, with c...
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Labour ministry warns against fraudulent TikTok account using minister’s image
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Labour ministry warns against fraudulent TikTok account using minister’s image
November 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is alerting the public to the unauthorised and fraudulent use of video images of...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Dedicated Whatsapp line for persons with disabilities
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#EyeOnMelissa: Dedicated Whatsapp line for persons with disabilities
October 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has established a dedicated WhatsApp line, 876-447-0444, for persons with disabilities ...
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UCASE calls on labour minister to investigate working conditions of security guards
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UCASE calls on labour minister to investigate working conditions of security guards
August 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Vincent Morrison, the president of the Union of Clerical, Administrative and Supervisory Employees (UCASE) has called on the Minist...
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Ministry launches app to further assist persons with disabilities
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Ministry launches app to further assist persons with disabilities
July 30, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica—Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr says the launch of Jamaica’s revolutionary ‘I AM ABLE’ mobile application ...
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Almost 2,500 Jamaicans secure US jobs under agricultural and non-agricultural programmes
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Almost 2,500 Jamaicans secure US jobs under agricultural and non-agricultural programmes
July 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A total of 2,482 Jamaicans travelled to the United States (US) for employment between January and June 2025 under the H-2A (agricu...
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74 children with disabilities graduate from Early Stimulation Programme
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74 children with disabilities graduate from Early Stimulation Programme
July 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Seventy-four children with developmental disabilities have successfully transitioned from the Ministry of Labour and Social Securi...
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Labour ministry, SERHA to meet after ambulance workers stage protest
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Labour ministry, SERHA to meet after ambulance workers stage protest
July 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday between the Ministry of Labour and the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) afte...
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New code of ethics and national registry to elevate standards for Jamaica’s HR professionals
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New code of ethics and national registry to elevate standards for Jamaica’s HR professionals
June 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Human resource (HR) professionals in Jamaica are set to operate under new national standards following the endorsement of key refor...
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National Skills Bank established, work permit system overhaul underway – Charles Jr
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National Skills Bank established, work permit system overhaul underway – Charles Jr
May 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica-Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr has announced the establishment of a National Skills Bank to better match ...
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Ministry of Labour investigating Chinese-operated Whole Hearted Company Services Ltd
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Ministry of Labour investigating Chinese-operated Whole Hearted Company Services Ltd
April 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica– The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says it is actively investigating the legal status of a group of Chinese mechanics who o...
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MLSS warns against fake online job advertisements
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MLSS warns against fake online job advertisements
March 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is alerting the public about fraudulent job advertisements that they say are mis...
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‘I am Able’ campaign to unlock potential of persons with disabilities
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‘I am Able’ campaign to unlock potential of persons with disabilities
February 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica--The Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s ‘I am Able’ campaign is a call for citizens, regardless of their abilities, to be able...
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Social Security ministry spearheads post Beryl hurricane relief
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Social Security ministry spearheads post Beryl hurricane relief
July 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security said its humanitarian response team has already begun conducting house-to-house assessm...
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WPM Waste Management focusing on restoring regular collection in Westmoreland
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Jamaica records 70,000 arrivals in first seven days of winter tourist season
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Jamaica records 70,000 arrivals in first seven days of winter tourist season
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Tourism says Jamaica’s winter tourist season has opened on a strong note of recovery, recording over 70,000 visito...
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T&T Appeal Court denies Jamaican lawyer’s bid to go before Privy Council
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T&T Appeal Court denies Jamaican lawyer’s bid to go before Privy Council
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