THE Ministry of Labour on Monday hosted a Labour Seminar at Fraser’s Hall in Rose Hall Town, Region Six, bringing together employers and employees to educate them on their rights and responsibilities under Guyana’s labour laws.

Led by Chief Labour Officer Dhaneshwar Deonarine, the seminar aimed to promote greater awareness and compliance in workplaces across the region. The session directly engaged numerous workplace representatives and is estimated to have indirectly reached approximately 150 employees.

Supporting presentations were delivered by Labour Officers Mr Emanuel Ramdhial, Ms Latoya Clarke, and Mr Hardat Malchan; Recruitment and Manpower Officer, Ms Rabina Mohamad; Occupational Safety and Health Officer, Ms Nazmoon Prittipaul; and Regional Co-operative Development Officers Ms Keshri Jailall and Mr Jason Gladstone.

In brief remarks, Mr Deonarine reiterated the ministry’s mission since its re-establishment in August 2020—to deliver impactful and accessible technical services that support workers and employers alike.
“We are not a ministry that builds homes or schools—we provide technical services,” Deonarine noted, highlighting innovative tools such as the Skills Connect app, which connects job seekers with employment opportunities and simplifies access to labour-related assistance.

He emphasised the success of outreach programmes such as this one, pointing to a more than 20 per cent decrease in labour complaints over the past year as a sign of growing compliance and awareness.
Participants were urged to take the knowledge gained back to their workplaces to foster better practices, safer working environments and adherence to national labour regulations.
Also in attendance were Senior Labour Officer Mr Prandatt Basdeo and Labour Officer Mr Prowell Allick, both of whom underscored the importance of continued education and collaboration between the ministry and the workforce.

The Ministry of Labour reaffirmed its commitment to improving labour standards and service delivery across the country through ongoing engagement and innovative tools designed to empower both employers and employees.