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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season
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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season
December 24 02:00 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Members of the public are being urged to limit the amount of cash carried, plan shopping activities carefully, and take proactive m...
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
December 24 12:57 PM
Roots singers Milton Blake and Luciano were friends for over 20 years before they recorded a song together. That first collaboration was done in 2016,...
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
December 24 12:56 PM
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Flash flood warnings were in effect in Los Angeles and most of southern California on Wednesday as one of the worst...
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Manchester police push safety reassurance amid four murders in 48 hours
December 24 12:25 PM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police in Manchester have moved to reassure the public that the parish is safe to conduct business amid four murders in Mandevil...
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
December 24 11:24 AM
  KINGSTON, Jamaica —In a bid to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has announced it will temporarily relax th...
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Regional private sector group re-affirms commitment to Caricom
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Regional private sector group re-affirms commitment to Caricom
December 24 11:15 AM
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Caribbean Community (Caricom) Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional integratio...
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Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
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Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
December 24 09:45 AM
BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories (AFP) — Scouts marched under a clear blue sky in Bethlehem on Wednesday, as the Palestinian city emerged from the s...
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Bolt Foundation donates $900,000 to Mustard Seed children’s home for annual Christmas treat
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Bolt Foundation donates $900,000 to Mustard Seed children’s home for annual Christmas treat
December 24 09:32 AM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, through his foundation, has joined the Janet Richards Foundation in a nearly $1 million donation to...
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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
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
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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‘Jamaica a source for employer-ready labour’ Charles Jr tells US agriculture bosses
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‘Jamaica a source for employer-ready labour’ Charles Jr tells US agriculture bosses
December 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr has moved to assure agricultural employers in the United States that Jama...
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Gov’t ramps up post-hurricane response with islandwide house-to-house assessments
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Gov’t ramps up post-hurricane response with islandwide house-to-house assessments
November 21, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica - The Government has entered a new phase of post-disaster response as the Ministry of Labour and Social Security intensifies house-t...
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Labour ministry to launch disaster self-reporting form
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Labour ministry to launch disaster self-reporting form
November 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be launching a disaster self-reporting form, which will enable householders to su...
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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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PNP’s Dwayne Vaz accuses former MP George Wright of hijacking hurricane relief supplies
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PNP’s Dwayne Vaz accuses former MP George Wright of hijacking hurricane relief supplies
Lynford Simpson | Observer Writer 
November 5, 2025
Member of Parliament (MP) for Westmoreland Central, the People’s National Party’s (PNP) Dwayne Vaz has accused the former MP, the Jamaica Labour Party...
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Jamaicans urged to celebrate older people
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Jamaicans urged to celebrate older people
October 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr, is urging all Jamaicans to celebrate the invaluable contributions of t...
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59 seniors graduate from National Digital Literacy programme
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59 seniors graduate from National Digital Literacy programme
September 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A total of 59 senior citizens graduated on Friday from the Digital Literacy Programme, an initiative of the National Council for S...
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Charles Jr disappointed over absence of veteran interpreter from national debate
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Charles Jr disappointed over absence of veteran interpreter from national debate
August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr has voiced concern following the Jamaica Debates Commission’s (JDC) dec...
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Labour Minister says bridging productivity gap is key to safeguarding Jamaica’s future
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Labour Minister says bridging productivity gap is key to safeguarding Jamaica’s future
August 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr says bridging Jamaica’s productivity gap is critical to safeguarding th...
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PNP to scrap rural school bus system implemented by JLP in current form – Crawford
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PNP to scrap rural school bus system implemented by JLP in current form – Crawford
August 23, 2025
The first of three election debates kicked off Saturday night with the team representing the People’s National Party (PNP) responding to a question on...
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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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NIS records $52.2 billion in contributions
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NIS records $52.2 billion in contributions
June 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is reporting a nine per cent increase in contributions to the National Insurance Scheme...
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Gov’t to award 60 scholarships under Farm Workers Programme – Charles Jr
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Gov’t to award 60 scholarships under Farm Workers Programme – Charles Jr
May 18, 2025
A total of 60 scholarships will be awarded to Jamaicans in 2026 under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), more popularly referred to a...
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Labour minister confirms some mechanics at Chinese garage without work permits
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Labour minister confirms some mechanics at Chinese garage without work permits
May 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr has confirmed that a group of Chinese mechanics who were operating the re...
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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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Building a brighter future: Charles Jr highlights his ministry’s commitment to supporting youth
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Building a brighter future: Charles Jr highlights his ministry’s commitment to supporting youth
April 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr delivered an motivational address to approximately 930 students at Centr...
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Bringing services closer to the people: Charles Jr visits St Mary satellite office
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Bringing services closer to the people: Charles Jr visits St Mary satellite office
April 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Minister of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) Pearnel Charles Jr,  along with a team from his ministry, on Wednesday toured the ML...
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Charles Jr commends senior citizens’ resilience at NCSC farmers market
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Charles Jr commends senior citizens’ resilience at NCSC farmers market
April 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica–Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr has lauded senior citizens for what, he said, are their invaluable contrib...
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Emotional and artificial intelligence must be combined for growth — Charles Jr
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Emotional and artificial intelligence must be combined for growth — Charles Jr
April 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles says there is a need to combine both emotional intelligence (EI) and artifi...
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Charles Jr taps PSOJ to help streamline work permit process
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Charles Jr taps PSOJ to help streamline work permit process
April 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr has enlisted the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) as an acc...
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
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Roots singers Milton Blake and Luciano were friends for over 20 years before they recorded a song together. That first collaboration was done in 2016,...
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Flash flood warnings were in effect in Los Angeles and most of southern California on Wednesday as one of the worst...
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Manchester police push safety reassurance amid four murders in 48 hours
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police in Manchester have moved to reassure the public that the parish is safe to conduct business amid four murders in Mandevil...
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
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  KINGSTON, Jamaica —In a bid to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has announced it will temporarily relax th...
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