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Police urge caution on roads after pedestrian killed in Huddersfield crash
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Police urge caution on roads after pedestrian killed in Huddersfield crash
May 16 01:19 PM
ST MARY, Jamaica—Huddersfield main road claimed another life on Thursday, May 14, after a pedestrian was struck by a motor truck. Dead is 28-year-old ...
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Dr Patricia Smith presents Tourism Minister with copy of her book ‘I Persist’
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Dr Patricia Smith presents Tourism Minister with copy of her book ‘I Persist’
May 16 12:58 PM
Kingston, Jamaica—Home care entrepreneur, hotelier and author, Dr Patricia Smith recently presented a signed copy of her book I Persist to Minister of...
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Jamaica completes draft 10-year National Agricultural Development Plan with FAO, says Green
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Jamaica completes draft 10-year National Agricultural Development Plan with FAO, says Green
May 16 12:50 PM
Kingston, Jamaica— The Jamaican Government, with the help of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations has completed the draft...
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Transformation taking root at St Andrew Prep with support from Express Canteen Services
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Transformation taking root at St Andrew Prep with support from Express Canteen Services
May 16 12:32 PM
Kingston, Jamaica— A quiet but deliberate transformation is unfolding at St Andrew Preparatory School, where Principal Dr Carol Blanchard’s push for h...
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Time for Jamaica to command a larger share of US$3 trillion creative economy, says Burchell
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Time for Jamaica to command a larger share of US$3 trillion creative economy, says Burchell
May 16 12:00 PM
Kingston, Jamaica— It is time for Jamaica to claim a larger share of the US$3 trillion global creative economy, says Opposition Spokesperson on Cultur...
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Powerful 6.0 earthquake rattles Eastern Caribbean
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Powerful 6.0 earthquake rattles Eastern Caribbean
May 16 11:52 AM
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Several islands in the eastern Caribbean were rocked by a 6.0 magnitude earthquake Saturday morning . The affected countr...
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Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 to win FA Cup
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Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 to win FA Cup
May 16 11:39 AM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 on Saturday to win the FA Cup and complete a domestic cup double. Antoine Semenyo scored...
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UN warns blackouts, shortages disrupt healthcare across Cuba
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UN warns blackouts, shortages disrupt healthcare across Cuba
May 16 11:31 AM
UNITED NATIONS (CMC)–Senior United Nations officials warned on Friday that blackouts and shortages are disrupting healthcare in Cuba. Edem Wosornu of ...
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Labour Minister says payment under ROOFS programme will be made in phased batches
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Labour Minister says payment under ROOFS programme will be made in phased batches
March 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles J is reiterating that payments under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Fam...
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Charles Jr advances Jamaica’s digital social protection agenda at ISSA regional forum in Brazil
Charles Jr advances Jamaica’s digital social protection agenda at ISSA regional forum in Brazil
March 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr continued Jamaica’s active engagement at the International Social Security...
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ROOFS disbursement passes $8 billion
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ROOFS disbursement passes $8 billion
March 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has reported that disbursement under the Restoration of Owner-Occupants Family Shelters...
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Jamaica takes leadership role on ageing and employment
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Jamaica takes leadership role on ageing and employment
March 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica is strengthening its role in regional discussions on ageing and labour policy as Minister of Labour and Social Security, P...
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Labour ministry and Jamaica Household Workers’ Union sign MOU
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Labour ministry and Jamaica Household Workers’ Union sign MOU
March 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the Jamaica Household Workers’ Union (JHWU) have signed a memorandum of understandi...
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WATCH: Over $2 billion paid out as ROOFS programme reaches Westmoreland
February 22, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with...
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Jamaica reaffirms commitment to tackling child labour
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Jamaica reaffirms commitment to tackling child labour
February 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr, has reaffirmed Jamaica's commitment to the mitigation of child labour ...
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Labour ministry formalises working partnership with HRMAJ
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Labour ministry formalises working partnership with HRMAJ
February 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) has signed a Statement of Intent with the Human Resource Management Association ...
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Gov’t to launch shelter recovery programme
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Gov’t to launch shelter recovery programme
January 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is set to launch the Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP) on Thursday, aimed at providing support to hou...
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Charles Jr commends senior citizens embracing digital skills through GetConnected Programme
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Charles Jr commends senior citizens embracing digital skills through GetConnected Programme
January 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Labour and Social Security Minister Pearnel Charles Jr has commended senior citizens who are embracing digital skills through the ...
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Gov’t to safeguard integrity of Overseas Employment Programme
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Gov’t to safeguard integrity of Overseas Employment Programme
January 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government will be taking steps to preserve the integrity of the Overseas Employment Programme. This was disclosed by Minister...
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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
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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Police urge caution on roads after pedestrian killed in Huddersfield crash
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ST MARY, Jamaica—Huddersfield main road claimed another life on Thursday, May 14, after a pedestrian was struck by a motor truck. Dead is 28-year-old ...
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Dr Patricia Smith presents Tourism Minister with copy of her book ‘I Persist’
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Dr Patricia Smith presents Tourism Minister with copy of her book ‘I Persist’
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Kingston, Jamaica—Home care entrepreneur, hotelier and author, Dr Patricia Smith recently presented a signed copy of her book I Persist to Minister of...
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Jamaica completes draft 10-year National Agricultural Development Plan with FAO, says Green
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Jamaica completes draft 10-year National Agricultural Development Plan with FAO, says Green
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Kingston, Jamaica— The Jamaican Government, with the help of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations has completed the draft...
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Transformation taking root at St Andrew Prep with support from Express Canteen Services
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Transformation taking root at St Andrew Prep with support from Express Canteen Services
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Kingston, Jamaica— A quiet but deliberate transformation is unfolding at St Andrew Preparatory School, where Principal Dr Carol Blanchard’s push for h...
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Time for Jamaica to command a larger share of US$3 trillion creative economy, says Burchell
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Time for Jamaica to command a larger share of US$3 trillion creative economy, says Burchell
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Kingston, Jamaica— It is time for Jamaica to claim a larger share of the US$3 trillion global creative economy, says Opposition Spokesperson on Cultur...
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