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...
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...
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...
