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DSS Director Urges Self-Employed Workers to Register and Contribute to Social Security

06 February 2026
This content originally appeared on DBC Radio.
Director of the Dominica Social Security, Janice Jean-Jacques Thomas

Director of Dominica Social Security (DSS), Janice Jean-Jacques Thomas, is encouraging self-employed individuals across the island to register with the Social Security system and make regular contributions to secure their financial future.

Jean-Jacques Thomas emphasized that self-employed persons can only benefit from Dominica Social Security if they actively participate by paying contributions.

Meantime, Jean-Jacques Thomas also encouraged persons to visit the institution’s open day today as part of the Dominica Social Security’s 50th Anniversary.

The open day goes up until 3PM today.

Director of Dominica Social Security (DSS), Janice Jean-Jacques Thomas.