As demand for skills increase, govt. moves to develop integrated labour market information system
With Guyana’s accelerated oil sector production creating labour shortages across various sectors, authorities revealed plans to develop an integrated labour market information system.
Senior Finance...
FITUG applauds 2024 budget for positive measures benefiting working class
In response to the recently presented 2024 National Budget by Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana...
Private security sector dominates employee complaints in 2023 – Labour Minister reveals
Out of the 912 grievances reported to the Ministry of Labour in 2023, a noteworthy portion emanated from employees within the private security industry....
Labour Ministry to launch programmes to tackle safety challenges/workplace deaths
Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton on Tuesday unveiled plans for an extensive rollout of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) training nationwide, with a particular...
Lands will be be repossessed if not put to use- Labour Minister warns co-op...
Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton has conveyed a firm stance on unproductive lands held by co-operative societies today, noting that such lands could face...
Labour Minister attributes high unemployment figure to citizens only pursuing “dream jobs jobs”
While the latest report of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) puts Guyana’s overall unemployment rate for 2023 at 12.5 percent, Labour Minister, Joseph Hamilton...
Opposition hypocritical, suffering from selective amnesia with criticism of 6.5 percent salary increase
Dear Editor,
Recent statements by Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton, condemning the 6.5 percent salary increase clearly demonstrates that the opposition is suffering from amnesia, is...
Guyana still grapples with 25% youth unemployment despite increased hiring in oil, other sectors...
Despite a surge in hiring by companies within the oil, services, and construction industries, Guyana still grapples with a 25% youth unemployment rate. This...
Natural Resources Ministry projects US$720M spend on local content for 2023; 24% increase in...
The Ministry of Natural Resources has revealed a projected US$720M spend by oil companies on local content for the year 2023. According to the...
FITUG proposes measures to enhance working-class welfare in budget 2024
In a bid to advocate for the welfare of Guyana's working class, the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) has presented a...
