Minister of Labor and Social Security, Pearnel Charles, has assured Jamaicans living overseas, that the government will be exercising zero tolerance on criminal activities. Minister Charles, who was addressing the Jamaica Central Labour Organization (JCLO) annual Christmas Luncheon in Washington DC said stamping out crime remains a priority of the Jamaican Government.
Minister Charles said, “Despite the various programs that the Government has to deal with, the Government is prepared to make the appropriate sacrifice to forego these projects, and give the police the necessary resources to handle the crime situation.”
The Minister commended JCLO for facilitating the employment of hundreds of Jamaican workers within the Hospitality and Agriculture Industry within the United States and Canada. The Minister pointed out that his ministry was undertaking measures to improve the countries' human capital including a human resource development program aimed at certifying and training workers for the local and overseas job opportunities.
In her remarks, Mrs. Sharon Miller, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Jamaica, said, during the inception of the Jamaica Central Labour Organization in 1943, it has never lost sight of its true purpose to ensure the needs of both workers and employers are mutually satisfying. JCLO, she said, has done justice to many flags of many countries in the region. The program as we are all aware, has provided in many instances hope for better life for our people, not only those who have personally journeyed to these shores to work, but to the many families and friends who have benefited directly and indirectly as a result of the opportunity presented.
Two of the organization's long standing employees, Lark Lanstone and Patricia McKoy who serve the organization in Canada and the United States were honored. Minister Charles was accompanied by State Minister Andrew Gallimore and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry Alvin McIntosh.
Derrick A. Scott
JIS, Washington DC
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