Labour Minister expects overseas work programme to rebound next year

By Sonya Harvey

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior says he expects that there will be a rebound in the overseas work programme for the upcoming year.

There was a falloff in Jamaican workers engaging in the programme this year due to a number of global challenges.

Speaking during a HEART NSTA Trust graduation ceremony in Mandeville recently, Mr. Charles Junior explained that amidst difficulties faced by the global labour market, the Labour Ministry took the necessary steps to strengthen the programme.

Meanwhile, the Minister assured the graduates that provisions would be made to facilitate 25 percent of the graduating class in the overseas work programme.

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TODDS urges Transport Authority to refrain from chasing taxi drivers

By Sonya Harvey

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior says he expects that there will be a rebound in the overseas work programme for the upcoming year.

There was a falloff in Jamaican workers engaging in the programme this year due to a number of global challenges.

Speaking during a HEART NSTA Trust graduation ceremony in Mandeville recently, Mr. Charles Junior explained that amidst difficulties faced by the global labour market, the Labour Ministry took the necessary steps to strengthen the programme.

Meanwhile, the Minister assured the graduates that provisions would be made to facilitate 25 percent of the graduating class in the overseas work programme.

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JCF members warned not to abuse overtime system

By Sonya Harvey

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior says he expects that there will be a rebound in the overseas work programme for the upcoming year.

There was a falloff in Jamaican workers engaging in the programme this year due to a number of global challenges.

Speaking during a HEART NSTA Trust graduation ceremony in Mandeville recently, Mr. Charles Junior explained that amidst difficulties faced by the global labour market, the Labour Ministry took the necessary steps to strengthen the programme.

Meanwhile, the Minister assured the graduates that provisions would be made to facilitate 25 percent of the graduating class in the overseas work programme.

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Increased rainfall and windy conditions for northern parishes starting Tuesday

By Sonya Harvey

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior says he expects that there will be a rebound in the overseas work programme for the upcoming year.

There was a falloff in Jamaican workers engaging in the programme this year due to a number of global challenges.

Speaking during a HEART NSTA Trust graduation ceremony in Mandeville recently, Mr. Charles Junior explained that amidst difficulties faced by the global labour market, the Labour Ministry took the necessary steps to strengthen the programme.

Meanwhile, the Minister assured the graduates that provisions would be made to facilitate 25 percent of the graduating class in the overseas work programme.

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3 persons arrested in connection with a multi-million dollar fraud at HEART NSTA/Trust

By Sonya Harvey

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior says he expects that there will be a rebound in the overseas work programme for the upcoming year.

There was a falloff in Jamaican workers engaging in the programme this year due to a number of global challenges.

Speaking during a HEART NSTA Trust graduation ceremony in Mandeville recently, Mr. Charles Junior explained that amidst difficulties faced by the global labour market, the Labour Ministry took the necessary steps to strengthen the programme.

Meanwhile, the Minister assured the graduates that provisions would be made to facilitate 25 percent of the graduating class in the overseas work programme.

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Labour Minister says swift and decisive intervention needed to safeguard workforce from climate change impacts

By Sonya Harvey

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior says he expects that there will be a rebound in the overseas work programme for the upcoming year.

There was a falloff in Jamaican workers engaging in the programme this year due to a number of global challenges.

Speaking during a HEART NSTA Trust graduation ceremony in Mandeville recently, Mr. Charles Junior explained that amidst difficulties faced by the global labour market, the Labour Ministry took the necessary steps to strengthen the programme.

Meanwhile, the Minister assured the graduates that provisions would be made to facilitate 25 percent of the graduating class in the overseas work programme.

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Several roadways in Portland rendered impassable following heavy rainfall

By Sonya Harvey

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior says he expects that there will be a rebound in the overseas work programme for the upcoming year.

There was a falloff in Jamaican workers engaging in the programme this year due to a number of global challenges.

Speaking during a HEART NSTA Trust graduation ceremony in Mandeville recently, Mr. Charles Junior explained that amidst difficulties faced by the global labour market, the Labour Ministry took the necessary steps to strengthen the programme.

Meanwhile, the Minister assured the graduates that provisions would be made to facilitate 25 percent of the graduating class in the overseas work programme.

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6 school boys seen in viral video physically and sexually assaulting 13 y/o girl, charged 

By Sonya Harvey

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior says he expects that there will be a rebound in the overseas work programme for the upcoming year.

There was a falloff in Jamaican workers engaging in the programme this year due to a number of global challenges.

Speaking during a HEART NSTA Trust graduation ceremony in Mandeville recently, Mr. Charles Junior explained that amidst difficulties faced by the global labour market, the Labour Ministry took the necessary steps to strengthen the programme.

Meanwhile, the Minister assured the graduates that provisions would be made to facilitate 25 percent of the graduating class in the overseas work programme.

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Some taxi operators on the St. Ann’s Bay to Discovery Bay route withdrew service protesting  lack of a transportation center

By Sonya Harvey

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior says he expects that there will be a rebound in the overseas work programme for the upcoming year.

There was a falloff in Jamaican workers engaging in the programme this year due to a number of global challenges.

Speaking during a HEART NSTA Trust graduation ceremony in Mandeville recently, Mr. Charles Junior explained that amidst difficulties faced by the global labour market, the Labour Ministry took the necessary steps to strengthen the programme.

Meanwhile, the Minister assured the graduates that provisions would be made to facilitate 25 percent of the graduating class in the overseas work programme.

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Cops awaiting results of ID parade to determine charges against men arrested in relation to killing of Holmwood bus driver

By Sonya Harvey

Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior says he expects that there will be a rebound in the overseas work programme for the upcoming year.

There was a falloff in Jamaican workers engaging in the programme this year due to a number of global challenges.

Speaking during a HEART NSTA Trust graduation ceremony in Mandeville recently, Mr. Charles Junior explained that amidst difficulties faced by the global labour market, the Labour Ministry took the necessary steps to strengthen the programme.

Meanwhile, the Minister assured the graduates that provisions would be made to facilitate 25 percent of the graduating class in the overseas work programme.

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