Government has established and commissioned a permanent Labour Office in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) with the aim of improving labour relations within the region and providing more accessibility to residents who wish to have Labour issues resolved.
The office, which was commissioned last week, will house the Central Recruitment and Manpower Agency (CRMA), Labour and Board of Industrial Training (BIT) Officers stationed in Essequibo, as well as Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Cooperative Officers.
During the opening ceremony, Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton told the gathering that Essequibians will now be able to access all Labour, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and co-operative matters under one roof and as such will not have to travel out of the region to seek Labour services.
He also stated that the initiative stemmed from the PPP/C manifesto to safeguard workers’ rights by re-establishing the Labour Ministry and strengthening its capabilities to safeguard the wellbeing of workers and ensure citizens can access those services provided by the agency.
Meanwhile, the Permanent Secretary within the Labour Ministry, Bishram Huppen emphasised that the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) established within Labour Ministry aims to train persons who are interested in several practical courses that can create businesses and job creation for Guyanese.
Adding her voice to the establishment of the Labour Office, Regional Chairperson Vilma De Silva related that it was challenging to reach out to persons individually, but with the development of a permanent office in the region, it will become an ideal programme that will form corporations.
Meanwhile, President of the Essequibo Chamber of Commerce Industry (ECCI) said that the ECCI is pleased to lend their support to make the endeavour more successful and is happy to share their ideas permanently.
Also at the opening of the office were Commander Crystal Robinson, Labour Officers and staff of the Board of Industrial Training.
