Colette Roberts Risden
Colette Roberts Risden is the permanent secretary in the Jamaican Minister of Labour, where she oversees the overseas farm work programme. Recently, she has been in the news for discussing how the United States' immigration crackdown on undocumented workers could create opportunities for Jamaican farm workers, emphasizing the importance of legal work visas and the historical context of Jamaican labor in U.S. agriculture since World War II.
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Recent news mentions
Colette Roberts Risden, Permanent Secretary, stated that the overseas farm work programme remains vital to national development.
HIGHER WAGES, LOWER PAY | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2026-02-08
Colette Roberts Risden provided Anderson with a comprehensive update on emerging opportunities for Jamaican workers.
Jamaica seeks to expand overseas employment programmes in US | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-22
Colette Roberts Risden, Permanent Secretary of the Jamaica Central Labour Organisation, highlighted the significance of support from Canadian employers and the Jamaican diaspora.
Canadian employers and diaspora mobilise support for Jamaican farm workers affected by Melissa | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-08
Colette Roberts Risden, permanent secretary in the Minister of Labour, has asserted that Jamaican farm workers could benefit from the United States’ immigration crackdown.
US immigration crackdown could open door for more J’can farm workers | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-02