IMF lauds Guyana’s plans to expand female labour force, address gender inequality
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Guyanese authorities for the development of a national plan to address gender inequality and the expansion of...
Resources available for empowerment – Minister Hamilton
The government is dedicated to ensuring resources are available for Guyanese nationwide to be empowered through educational and skill-training programmes.
Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton...
Trained teachers in hinterland regions increased by 318% – Pres. Ali
President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced a 318% increase in trained teachers recruited across Guyana’s hinterland regions. Addressing indigenous leaders at the opening of...
Labour ministry pushes AI, digitalisation to enhance workplace safety
The Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department on Monday hosted a groundbreaking symposium titled “Revolutionising Health and Safety: The Role of...
Labour Ministry to strengthen health, safety practices at workplaces
The Ministry of Labour will be conducting several inspections across the country in the coming months as part of efforts to establish healthy and...
68 Berbice youth graduate from ICT training
A simple gathering was held last Saturday to mark the graduation of 68 individuals from Fort Ordinance and Canefield in Canje, Region Six.
The graduates...
New app launched to enhance hiring process, provide interregional connection
Guyana’s labour market is set to revolutionise with the launch of the Ministry of Labour’s SkillsConnect App.
The app was developed by the National Data...
GEA invites locals to sign up for free training on electric vehicle maintenance and...
The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) recently disclosed that it will be implementing its fourth training course in electric vehicle (EV) maintenance and repairs. This...
Gov’t. signs deal with GMIN to boost mining sector workforce
The Government of Guyana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GMIN Ventures Guyana Inc. (GMIN) to launch an Industrial Attachment Programme aimed...
Nearly 1500 persons upskilled in 2024
Guyana’s workforce significantly expanded in 2024. Over 1,490 individuals across the country received training under the Board of Industrial Training (BIT).
This figure represents hundreds...
