Bust of late NIS founder Lynden Newland unveiled today

A bust was today unveiled at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in honour of the late founder of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Lynden Newland.

Mr. Newland served as the Minister of Labour and National Insurance from 1962 to 1972.

His bust, which is a Jamaica 60 legacy project, was unveiled as part of this year’s workers week celebrations.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony this morning, Portfolio Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr said the bust will serve as a reminder of the profound impact of public service.

Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to continue Mr. Newland’s legacy by enhancing the NIS scheme.

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Central Bank Governor says lower inflation is desirable but difficult to achieve in the near term

A bust was today unveiled at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in honour of the late founder of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Lynden Newland.

Mr. Newland served as the Minister of Labour and National Insurance from 1962 to 1972.

His bust, which is a Jamaica 60 legacy project, was unveiled as part of this year’s workers week celebrations.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony this morning, Portfolio Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr said the bust will serve as a reminder of the profound impact of public service.

Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to continue Mr. Newland’s legacy by enhancing the NIS scheme.

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Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby has signalled his intent to continue his push for JPS to conduct an audit on the functionality of streetlights in the capital

A bust was today unveiled at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in honour of the late founder of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Lynden Newland.

Mr. Newland served as the Minister of Labour and National Insurance from 1962 to 1972.

His bust, which is a Jamaica 60 legacy project, was unveiled as part of this year’s workers week celebrations.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony this morning, Portfolio Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr said the bust will serve as a reminder of the profound impact of public service.

Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to continue Mr. Newland’s legacy by enhancing the NIS scheme.

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Manchester man fatally shot by cops in alleged confrontation

A bust was today unveiled at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in honour of the late founder of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Lynden Newland.

Mr. Newland served as the Minister of Labour and National Insurance from 1962 to 1972.

His bust, which is a Jamaica 60 legacy project, was unveiled as part of this year’s workers week celebrations.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony this morning, Portfolio Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr said the bust will serve as a reminder of the profound impact of public service.

Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to continue Mr. Newland’s legacy by enhancing the NIS scheme.

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Police assure that Safe Schools Unit is active in several school in St Elizabeth

A bust was today unveiled at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in honour of the late founder of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Lynden Newland.

Mr. Newland served as the Minister of Labour and National Insurance from 1962 to 1972.

His bust, which is a Jamaica 60 legacy project, was unveiled as part of this year’s workers week celebrations.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony this morning, Portfolio Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr said the bust will serve as a reminder of the profound impact of public service.

Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to continue Mr. Newland’s legacy by enhancing the NIS scheme.

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6 schoolboys arrested for house breaking, in St. Elizabeth, last night

A bust was today unveiled at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in honour of the late founder of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Lynden Newland.

Mr. Newland served as the Minister of Labour and National Insurance from 1962 to 1972.

His bust, which is a Jamaica 60 legacy project, was unveiled as part of this year’s workers week celebrations.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony this morning, Portfolio Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr said the bust will serve as a reminder of the profound impact of public service.

Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to continue Mr. Newland’s legacy by enhancing the NIS scheme.

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JTA urges adults not to expose children to violence

A bust was today unveiled at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in honour of the late founder of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Lynden Newland.

Mr. Newland served as the Minister of Labour and National Insurance from 1962 to 1972.

His bust, which is a Jamaica 60 legacy project, was unveiled as part of this year’s workers week celebrations.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony this morning, Portfolio Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr said the bust will serve as a reminder of the profound impact of public service.

Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to continue Mr. Newland’s legacy by enhancing the NIS scheme.

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Government launches comprehensive campaign to transform Jamaica’s driving culture and reduce road fatalities

A bust was today unveiled at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in honour of the late founder of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Lynden Newland.

Mr. Newland served as the Minister of Labour and National Insurance from 1962 to 1972.

His bust, which is a Jamaica 60 legacy project, was unveiled as part of this year’s workers week celebrations.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony this morning, Portfolio Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr said the bust will serve as a reminder of the profound impact of public service.

Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to continue Mr. Newland’s legacy by enhancing the NIS scheme.

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JTA deeply concerned about the safety of  teacher who has been missing since Monday

A bust was today unveiled at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in honour of the late founder of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Lynden Newland.

Mr. Newland served as the Minister of Labour and National Insurance from 1962 to 1972.

His bust, which is a Jamaica 60 legacy project, was unveiled as part of this year’s workers week celebrations.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony this morning, Portfolio Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr said the bust will serve as a reminder of the profound impact of public service.

Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to continue Mr. Newland’s legacy by enhancing the NIS scheme.

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JCC calls on the nation’s churches to do more to engage children in spiritually uplifting activities

A bust was today unveiled at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in honour of the late founder of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Lynden Newland.

Mr. Newland served as the Minister of Labour and National Insurance from 1962 to 1972.

His bust, which is a Jamaica 60 legacy project, was unveiled as part of this year’s workers week celebrations.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony this morning, Portfolio Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr said the bust will serve as a reminder of the profound impact of public service.

Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to continue Mr. Newland’s legacy by enhancing the NIS scheme.

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