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Twenty Caribbean trade union representatives better prepared to utilize ILS following ILO training
Three-week course aimed to boost understanding and strategic use of ILO’s supervisory mechanisms in advocating for workers'' rights.
Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024
Number of youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET) a cause for concern, despite falling jobless rate
New ILO report finds high shares of youth NEETs, regional and gender gaps, and growing youth anxiety about work, despite encouraging global youth unemployment trends.
Generative AI could transform millions of jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean but digital divide poses challenges
Up to half of the jobs in the region for which GenAI could improve productivity – some 17 million – are hindered by gaps in digital access and infrastructure, according to a new ILO and World Bank study.
Caribbean and South African labour officials host knowledge exchange on dispute resolution
Event part of ongoing regional forum and south-south cooperation initiative of the ILO Caribbean Office.
Guyana Ministry of Labour hosts sensitization sessions on workplace legislation
Initiative will contribute to preparations for next DWCP.
Guyana Ministry of Labour hosts session with indigenous leaders in Region 2 on dangers of child labour
Sensitization event demonstrates national commitment to prevention and elimination.
Caribbean Labour Ministers agree that social justice is the foundation for regional transformation
Three-day regional ILO meeting leads to framework for achieving decent work in times of crisis
12th ILO Caribbean Labour Ministers' Meeting
Tripartite efforts to achieving social justice will help solve Caribbean’s pressing challenges, says ILO Director-General
A three-day meeting of Caribbean Labour Ministers, organized in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO,) will outline priorities and actions for Caribbean development.
ILO and Guyana Trade Unions hold consultations on development of next Decent Work Country Programme
During the session, participants were asked to reflect on lessons learned during Guyana’s previous DWCP, which was implemented between 2017 and 2021.
Government of Guyana partners with ILO to host 12th Caribbean Labour Ministers Meeting
ILO Director-General encourages Caribbean countries to accelerate social justice to address decent work deficits and strengthen sustainable development.
Guyana to host the 12th ILO Meeting of Caribbean Ministers of Labour
Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO, will attend the opening ceremony virtually to deliver feature remarks. Media are invited to attend the Opening Ceremony.
New reports
Human resources’ needs in the ‘oil and gas’ and ‘construction’ sectors in Guyana revealed
Two new reports by the International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), highlight main occupational and skills needs in the oil and gas and construction sectors in Guyana upon...
Guyana
Skills development through quality apprenticeships: Addressing skills mismatch and youth unemployment
By Dennis Zulu, Director, International Labour Organization (ILO) Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean and Yeşim Oruç, UN Resident Coordinator in Guyana
ILO lends technical support for the review / evaluation of Guyana National Apprenticeship Programme
Dr. Hassan Ndahi, ILO Senior Skills and Employability Specialist, presented his findings and stated that stakeholders are ready to see the review become a reality.
Caribbean Ministers of Labour meet with ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, at 110th session of the ILC
The meeting focused on continued assistance to Caribbean member States. Additionally, the Ministers unanimously expressed their deep appreciation and gratitude to Mr Ryder for advancing the work of the ILO in the Caribbean region over the last ten...
Participants from five Caribbean countries complete 6-week quality apprenticeship course
A formal apprenticeship system is a critical but under-utilized resource for gaining experience in the workplace and relevant on-the-job training. It is also essential to expand and improve formal long-term skills to create a globally competitive...
ILO teams up with Ministry of Labour, Guyana, to improve recording of OSH accidents and diseases
The project consisted of the development of software in line with the OSH regulation of Guyana and the procurement of IT equipment for the Department of Labour in all regions.
Guyana, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines prepare to strengthen national OSH policy processes
Constituents participate in national ILO-facilitated sessions to articulate priorities and next steps
Trade unions in Dominica, Guyana and Saint Lucia receive ILO funding to boost resilience to crises
Support will seek to strengthen communications, digitalization and education for improved adaptation
Guyana launches study of the socio-economic impact of the closure of GUYSUCO sugar estates on workers
Research also examines the potential for greater competitiveness and productivity through green economy policies and emphasizes necessity of secure and stable livelihoods.