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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left), and Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) Founder and Executive Chair, Jean Lowrie-Chin (right), share a moment with the seven recipients of the CCRP 2026 Living Legacy Awards during the awards luncheon held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on October 15. The awardees are (from left) Jasnieth Harvey; Reverend Dr. Artnell Henry; Sophia Grizzle-Roumel, who accepted the award on behalf of her father, Daniel Grizzle; Clive "Busy" Campbell; Christine Gore, representing the Phillip and Christine Gore Family Foundation; Lorna Bell; and (seated) Gladwyn McKenzie-Campbell. The honourees were recognised for their outstanding contributions to community and national development.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left), and Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) Founder and Executive Chair, Jean Lowrie-Chin (right), share a moment with the seven recipients of the CCRP 2026 Living Legacy Awards during the awards luncheon held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on October 15. The awardees are (from left) Jasnieth Harvey; Reverend Dr. Artnell Henry; Sophia Grizzle-Roumel, who accepted the award on behalf of her father, Daniel Grizzle; Clive "Busy" Campbell; Christine Gore, representing the Phillip and Christine Gore Family Foundation; Lorna Bell; and (seated) Gladwyn McKenzie-Campbell. The honourees were recognised for their outstanding contributions to community and national development.

CCRP Honours Seven Outstanding Jamaican Seniors

Seven distinguished Jamaican seniors were officially recognised and celebrated for their exceptional contributions to communities and industries across the island at the Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) 2026 Living Legacy Awards Luncheon. This year’s recipients were Lorna Bell, Clive...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), and State Minister, Hon. Donovan Williams (left), engage in discussion with executives from Red Stripe, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston, on Thursday (October 15). The executives are (from second left) Managing Director, Holly Bostock; and Head of Corporate Affairs, Dianne Ashton-Smith.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), and State Minister, Hon. Donovan Williams (left), engage in discussion with executives from Red Stripe, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston, on Thursday (October 15). The executives are (from second left) Managing Director, Holly Bostock; and Head of Corporate Affairs, Dianne Ashton-Smith.

PHOTOS: Pearnel Charles Jr. Meets with New Red Stripe Managing Director
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (fourth left), is joined by Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings (second left), and some key officials from the Ministry in welcoming newly appointed United Nations Children
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (fourth left), is joined by Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings (second left), and some key officials from the Ministry in welcoming newly appointed United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Representative for Jamaica, Osama Makkawi Khogali (fourth right) and his team, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s 1F North Street location in Kingston on Tuesday (October 13). From left are Director of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Dr. Antonica Gunter-Gayle; UNICEF Jamaica Deputy Representative, Mohammad Mohiuddin; Chief Technical Director of the Social Security Division at the Ministry, Audrey Deer-Williams; Social Policy Specialist and Social Protection Officer at UNICEF Jamaica, Andre Miller, and Acting Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Desreen Boothe.

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Welcomes New UNICEF Rep
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers the keynote address during the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Region Three Awards Ceremony, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Thursday (October 8). The ceremony recognised the outstanding contributions of senior citizens and stakeholders across Kingston, St. Thomas, Portland, and St. Mary. Held under the theme
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers the keynote address during the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Region Three Awards Ceremony, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Thursday (October 8). The ceremony recognised the outstanding contributions of senior citizens and stakeholders across Kingston, St. Thomas, Portland, and St. Mary. Held under the theme 'Honouring a Golden Legacy, Shaping a Bold Future', the event formed part of the National Council for Senior Citizens' 50th anniversary celebrations.

Senior Citizens Encouraged to Stay Active and Engaged
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jnr (front, fourth left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings (front, fifth right) share in a moment with the graduates of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Proficiency, Seniors’ Digital Literacy Programme, following the graduation ceremony held on Thursday (October 1) at the Stony Hill HEART Academy in St. Andrew.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jnr (front, fourth left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings (front, fifth right) share in a moment with the graduates of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Proficiency, Seniors’ Digital Literacy Programme, following the graduation ceremony held on Thursday (October 1) at the Stony Hill HEART Academy in St. Andrew.

91 Seniors Complete NCSC-HEART/NSTA Trust Digital Literacy Programme

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Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Aquaculture Education and Innovation Hub, Dr. Juli-Anne Royes Russo. 
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Tripartite Partners Discuss Decent Work Programme

Representatives of government, employers and workers came together for crucial discussions aimed at shaping Jamaica’s decent work agenda over the next five years. The Ministry of Labour and Social Security, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), hosted the National Validation Workshop for Jamaica’s Draft Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) 2027–2031 at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston...
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Executive Director of the Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre, Professor the Most Hon. Denise Eldemire-Shearer (left), is greeted by Senator, Dr. Elon Thompson, at Wednesday’s (September 23) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Government to Launch Training Programme for Unpaid Caregivers

The Government will be launching a training programme aimed at empowering unpaid caregivers who cater to the elderly, to improve the standard of care for senior citizens nationwide. The programme will be undertaken as a collaboration involving the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information. It...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at Wednesday’s (September 23) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Consultant to Advance Elder Care and Protection Legislation

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Government has moved towards identifying a Consultant who will advance the establishment of Jamaica’s Elder Care and Protection Legislation. This follows the tabling of a report by a Special Select Committee of the Senate, which reviewed the proposed legislation. Speaking at Wednesday’s (September 23) post-Cabinet press briefing at...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Wednesday’s (September 23) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Minister Urges Seniors to Register With NCSC

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is urging senior citizens to register with the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC). “Register with the Council, so that you can benefit from all that the Council provides,” the Minister urged, during Wednesday’s (September 23) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, as he gave an update on Senior Citizens'...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Wednesday’s (September 23) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Senior Citizens Complete Digital Literacy Programme

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says 283 senior citizens have completed the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) and HEART/NSTA Trust Digital Literacy Programme, so far. “We have a target of 400 by the end of 2026. On October 1 (International Day of Older Persons), 112 senior citizens are expected to graduate with HEART/NSTA Trust...
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