The Statistical Institute of Jamaica’s (STATIN) October 2020 Labour Force Survey showed increased employment for ‘Real Estate and Other Business Services’. This was the only industry group to record a growth in employment for the period. STATIN Director General, Carol Coy, said that the workforce climbed by 11,100 persons, or 11 per cent, to 105,400.…
By Garwin Davis The University of Technology (UTech), come January 2021, will be offering a landmark four-year Bachelor of Science (BSc/) degree in Mines and Quarry Management. The brainchild of Associate Professor and Head of the School of Building and Land Management at UTech, Laurence Neufville, the course will not only target students from Jamaica…
Labour and Social Security Minister Shahine Robinson is to be accorded an official funeral. In a statement Tuesday evening, Jamaica House said details of the funeral will be announced later. Robinson died at the age of 66 years on May 29, ending her battle with cancer. In the meantime, the Cabinet has approved a period…
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advising National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners that they are able to encash all pension vouchers with payable dates in June. The early encashment will only be available at the post offices. The National Commercial Bank (NCB) will only cash pension vouchers on or after the date payable.…
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