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KC seek motivation for second-tier Walker Cup through record title chase
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KC seek motivation for second-tier Walker Cup through record title chase
December 4 02:19 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – For the first time in over a decade, Kingston College (KC) will not be represented in the quarterfinals of the ISSA Manning Cup. T...
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Jazz Must Be returns to The Summit for second staging
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Jazz Must Be returns to The Summit for second staging
December 4 02:05 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vocalist Apryl-Jaye will present the second staging of Island Car Rentals Presents: Jazz Must Be on Thursday, December 4 at The Su...
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Gov’t receives Ethiopian delegation on hurricane recovery assistance mission
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Gov’t receives Ethiopian delegation on hurricane recovery assistance mission
December 4 01:49 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica on Thursday received a high-level delegation from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia which was ...
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Jamaica-bound hurricane relief container robbed in Canada
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Jamaica-bound hurricane relief container robbed in Canada
December 4 01:13 PM
TORONTO, Canada — Canadian police are investigating what volunteers say is a heartbreaking robbery after thieves emptied out a container of donated it...
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Trump’s immigration stance contradicting World Cup ‘unity’ message
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Trump’s immigration stance contradicting World Cup ‘unity’ message
December 4 01:01 PM
WASHINGTON, United States — With the World Cup draw set for Washington this Friday, United States (US) President Donald Trump is expected to feature h...
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Leader of notorious Haitian gang sentenced to life in prison
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Leader of notorious Haitian gang sentenced to life in prison
December 4 12:53 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The self-proclaimed “king” of Haiti’s violent 400 Mawozo gang, Joly Germine, was on Wednesday sentenced to life in p...
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Traffic changes announced for Santa Cruz during festive season
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Traffic changes announced for Santa Cruz during festive season
December 4 10:55 AM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Effective Monday, December 8, 2025, traditional Christmas traffic changes will be in effect for the town of Santa Cruz, St Eli...
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Traffic changes to be implemented in Christiana, Manchester for the holiday season
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Traffic changes to be implemented in Christiana, Manchester for the holiday season
December 4 10:46 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The National Works Agency (NWA) will introduce a series of traffic changes in Christiana, Manchester, beginning Monday, December...
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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
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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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Over $1.5b disbursed to families affected by Hurricane Beryl
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Over $1.5b disbursed to families affected by Hurricane Beryl
March 22, 2025
MONTEGO BAY, St James -  Over $1.5 billion in direct assistance has been disbursed to families across the island who were affected by Hurricane Beryl ...
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Labour minister highlights importance of SPIRO Project
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Labour minister highlights importance of SPIRO Project
February 27, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica - Labour and Social Security Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr, has highlighted the importance of the Social Protection for Increased R...
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Jazz Must Be returns to The Summit for second staging
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