Over 70 Sophia residents graduate from BIT training
“There is no harm in trying. You can’t fail if you don’t try, and even if you fail, try again.”
These were the words of...
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....
Public servants’ pay grade system outdated- Financial Analyst
The public service has long played a crucial role in enabling efficient government functions and delivering essential services to its citizens. However, as the...
GTU President blasts govt.’s for refusal to honour multi-year agreement for increases
As members of the teaching profession get set to hear their salary increases from the current administration, the Guyana Teachers Union has registered its...
Three MPs, including politician’s son, fingered in damning SLED Audit Report
By Steven Vickerie
The Sustainable Livelihoods Entrepreneurial Development (SLED) Programme Audit Report of 2019 has named several persons of interest, including three Members of Parliament,...
Labour Minister to appoint COI to probe BOSAI fatal accident
Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton has announced that he will be appointing a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to investigate the recent fatal accident involving BOSAI...
Govt. considering importing skilled labour to meet development needs
The PPP/C government is exploring the possibility of importing skilled labour to meet the country’s growing development needs. This was announced by President, Dr....
Guyana could attract US$85M for local content from maiden bid round
Guyana’s maiden licencing round for 14 offshore blocks could attract US$85M in training funds for Guyanese. One of the terms of the bidding process...
Almost fatal electrocution on Regent Street, other similar cases under probe- Labour Minister
The Ministry of Labour, in conjunction with the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) company has established a technical committee to investigate incidents of industrial...
With teachers’ strikes dating back to the 1900s, will this latest fallout yield results?
By: Sueann Wickham
In the annals of Guyana's history, strikes have been used as a means of pursuing justice and dignity for workers who struggle...
