100,000 women to be trained to meet country’s growing labour demand- Minister Hamilton
Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton recently revealed the government’s aggressive plans to train 100,000 women to help meet the country’s labour demand which has...
Labour Minister credits government policies for unemployment rate decrease
In light of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)’s recent report commending the decrease in Guyana’s unemployment rate, Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton has said...
Addressing Guyana’s looming skills gap: A call to action
By Sueann Wickham
As Guyana stands on the cusp of significant economic development fuelled by its oil resources, a pressing issue threatens to hinder its...
Jagdeo says GRA boss will handle staff poaching issue without cabinet intervention
After weeks of concerns from stakeholders surrounding the revelation of the Guyana Revenue Authority's (GRA) staffing challenges, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo addressed the...
30 Johanna Cecilia, Charity residents being upskilled through BIT
Another batch of Region Two residents are benefitting from the Welding and Fabrication and Electrical Installation skills training programmes being offered through the Ministry...
Unraveling Guyana’s brain drain challenge: Impact and Solutions
By Sueann Wickham
Guyana, for many years, has been facing a significant crisis—brain drain. This phenomenon refers to the emigration of highly skilled and educated individuals...
IUF General Secretary urges unionization of oil and gas workers
Sue Longley, the General Secretary of the International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF) has raised concerns...
“We will not walk away from sugar” – Ali tells GAWU
President Dr Irfaan Ali affirmed on Wednesday that his government will not “walk away from sugar” and the thousands of workers who are a...
Norton calls for skills gap analysis as GRA, other industries complain of labour crisis
At a recent virtual press conference, Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton made an urgent call for a skills gap analysis in response to the troubling...
Public servants’ pay grade system outdated- Financial Analyst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...
