Social Security Ministry sounds alarm over the growing financial vulnerability of the elderly

The Ministry of Social Security is sounding the alarm over the growing financial vulnerability of the elderly, highlighting it as one of the most pressing challenges in elderly care.

According to Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings, the low participation rate in the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), is a major factor behind the problem.

Speaking at a meeting of the Senate Committee on the Care of the Elderly yesterday, Ms. Jennings said to address this issue, the ministry is undertaking a campaign to encourage individuals to start contributing to the NIS at a younger age.

She added that the ministry is working with stakeholders in the Agriculture and Fisheries sectors to increase their involvement in the NIS.

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Fire damaged sections of Leeds Primary in St.Elizabeth, loss estimated at $50M

The Ministry of Social Security is sounding the alarm over the growing financial vulnerability of the elderly, highlighting it as one of the most pressing challenges in elderly care.

According to Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings, the low participation rate in the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), is a major factor behind the problem.

Speaking at a meeting of the Senate Committee on the Care of the Elderly yesterday, Ms. Jennings said to address this issue, the ministry is undertaking a campaign to encourage individuals to start contributing to the NIS at a younger age.

She added that the ministry is working with stakeholders in the Agriculture and Fisheries sectors to increase their involvement in the NIS.

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Approximately 8,000 people to benefit from jobs arising from two major hotel developments in St. Ann

The Ministry of Social Security is sounding the alarm over the growing financial vulnerability of the elderly, highlighting it as one of the most pressing challenges in elderly care.

According to Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings, the low participation rate in the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), is a major factor behind the problem.

Speaking at a meeting of the Senate Committee on the Care of the Elderly yesterday, Ms. Jennings said to address this issue, the ministry is undertaking a campaign to encourage individuals to start contributing to the NIS at a younger age.

She added that the ministry is working with stakeholders in the Agriculture and Fisheries sectors to increase their involvement in the NIS.

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Police identify 3 POIs in murder of  bus driver in Spanish Town

The Ministry of Social Security is sounding the alarm over the growing financial vulnerability of the elderly, highlighting it as one of the most pressing challenges in elderly care.

According to Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings, the low participation rate in the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), is a major factor behind the problem.

Speaking at a meeting of the Senate Committee on the Care of the Elderly yesterday, Ms. Jennings said to address this issue, the ministry is undertaking a campaign to encourage individuals to start contributing to the NIS at a younger age.

She added that the ministry is working with stakeholders in the Agriculture and Fisheries sectors to increase their involvement in the NIS.

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Approximately 200lbs of ganja seized in Slipe, St. Elizabeth

The Ministry of Social Security is sounding the alarm over the growing financial vulnerability of the elderly, highlighting it as one of the most pressing challenges in elderly care.

According to Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings, the low participation rate in the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), is a major factor behind the problem.

Speaking at a meeting of the Senate Committee on the Care of the Elderly yesterday, Ms. Jennings said to address this issue, the ministry is undertaking a campaign to encourage individuals to start contributing to the NIS at a younger age.

She added that the ministry is working with stakeholders in the Agriculture and Fisheries sectors to increase their involvement in the NIS.

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Decision to be taken on resumption of classes at Oracabessa Primary School following fire last night

The Ministry of Social Security is sounding the alarm over the growing financial vulnerability of the elderly, highlighting it as one of the most pressing challenges in elderly care.

According to Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings, the low participation rate in the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), is a major factor behind the problem.

Speaking at a meeting of the Senate Committee on the Care of the Elderly yesterday, Ms. Jennings said to address this issue, the ministry is undertaking a campaign to encourage individuals to start contributing to the NIS at a younger age.

She added that the ministry is working with stakeholders in the Agriculture and Fisheries sectors to increase their involvement in the NIS.

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Murder accused Rushawn Patterson, fatally shot in alleged police confrontation this morning

The Ministry of Social Security is sounding the alarm over the growing financial vulnerability of the elderly, highlighting it as one of the most pressing challenges in elderly care.

According to Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings, the low participation rate in the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), is a major factor behind the problem.

Speaking at a meeting of the Senate Committee on the Care of the Elderly yesterday, Ms. Jennings said to address this issue, the ministry is undertaking a campaign to encourage individuals to start contributing to the NIS at a younger age.

She added that the ministry is working with stakeholders in the Agriculture and Fisheries sectors to increase their involvement in the NIS.

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Public sector teachers restive over non-payment of graduate allowances

The Ministry of Social Security is sounding the alarm over the growing financial vulnerability of the elderly, highlighting it as one of the most pressing challenges in elderly care.

According to Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings, the low participation rate in the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), is a major factor behind the problem.

Speaking at a meeting of the Senate Committee on the Care of the Elderly yesterday, Ms. Jennings said to address this issue, the ministry is undertaking a campaign to encourage individuals to start contributing to the NIS at a younger age.

She added that the ministry is working with stakeholders in the Agriculture and Fisheries sectors to increase their involvement in the NIS.

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Decomposed body found in Mansfield Heights, Ocho Rios, St.Ann this morning

The Ministry of Social Security is sounding the alarm over the growing financial vulnerability of the elderly, highlighting it as one of the most pressing challenges in elderly care.

According to Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings, the low participation rate in the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), is a major factor behind the problem.

Speaking at a meeting of the Senate Committee on the Care of the Elderly yesterday, Ms. Jennings said to address this issue, the ministry is undertaking a campaign to encourage individuals to start contributing to the NIS at a younger age.

She added that the ministry is working with stakeholders in the Agriculture and Fisheries sectors to increase their involvement in the NIS.

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Opposition congratulates Justice Winston Anderson on appointment as first Jamaican President of the CCJ

The Ministry of Social Security is sounding the alarm over the growing financial vulnerability of the elderly, highlighting it as one of the most pressing challenges in elderly care.

According to Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings, the low participation rate in the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), is a major factor behind the problem.

Speaking at a meeting of the Senate Committee on the Care of the Elderly yesterday, Ms. Jennings said to address this issue, the ministry is undertaking a campaign to encourage individuals to start contributing to the NIS at a younger age.

She added that the ministry is working with stakeholders in the Agriculture and Fisheries sectors to increase their involvement in the NIS.

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