New Gov’t Initiative Offers Hope – and Cash – for 50,000 J’cans

Jamaica launches $1b solidarity programme to support 50,000 vulnerable citizens

Fifty thousand vulnerable Jamaicans are set to benefit from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s $1-billion Solidarity Programme. The initiative was launched by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Wednesday (June 25) at Jamaica House. The Solidarity Programme will target the elderly; unattached youth, aged 18 to 35; persons with disabilities; […]

Jamaica announces cash transfer, extended social support for 50,000

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Government has announced a new $1-billion initiative under which 50,000 Jamaicans – including the undocumented, unemployed, elderly, disabled, and other vulnerable groups – are set to benefit from extended social support and expanding access to opportunity. The article Jamaica announces cash transfer, extended social support for 50,000 appeared first on Stabroek News.

Strategic steps being taken to attract more businesses to manufacture in Jamaica - Caribbean News Global

By Chris Patterson KINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The government is taking deliberate and strategic steps to attract more businesses to manufacture and invest in Jamaica, thereby growing the economy and providing opportunities for Jamaicans. Addressing the opening ceremony for the MJS Industrial and Technology Park in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on June 24, prime minister, Andrew Holness, said that “in a few days” details will be provided as it rela…

Gov’t launches $20,000 giveaway programme

Gov’t launches $20,000 giveaway programme The Government has announced a $1-billion programme to provide a one-time cash grant of $20,000 to 50,000 vulnerable Jamaicans. Labour and Social Security Minister Pearnel Charles Jr explained that the programme goes beyond simply handing out...

New Gov’t initiative offers hope – and cash – for 50,000 J’cans

The Government has announced a new $1-billion initiative under which 50,000 Jamaicans – including the undocumented, unemployed, elderly, disabled, and other vulnerable groups – are set to benefit from extended social support and expanding access to...

Gov’t Launches $1b Solidarity Programme to Support 50,000 Vulnerable Jamaicans – Jamaica Information Service

Fifty thousand vulnerable Jamaicans are set to benefit from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s $1-billion Solidarity Programme. The initiative was launched by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. […]