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Occupational Safety & Health
is concerned with work and the environment in which work is being done.
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What Do Our Mandates Include?
Our mandate include the enforcement of the national labour policy, promotion of sound industrial relations policies and practices, resolution of labour disputes and resolving labour disputes.
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Minister of Labour
Hon. Joseph L.F. Hamilton
Born on November 15, 1954, in Beterverwagting/Triumph, East Coast Demerara,
Honourable Minister Joseph Hamilton was raised by his grandparents. He has been
married for over 40 years, is a father to four sons, and a grandfather to many.
From a young age, Hamilton aspired to serve his country. He began his academic journey at St. Mary’s Primary School and continued at the Muslim College Secondary School.
His dream materialized when he graduated from the Morse School of Business in Hartford, Connecticut, USA, with a degree in Information Technology. From 1991 to 1994, he worked at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), starting as a supervisor and advancing to a managerial role as an IT specialist.
Minister Hamilton's dedication to public service is evident through his various roles. He served as a city councillor for the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) from 1994 to 1997. In 1998, he joined the National Assembly as a Member of Parliament and concurrently served as a co for the Regional Democratic Council Region Four.
He returned to the National Assembly from 2001 to 2006 and later served as a Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Health from 2012 to 2015.
Currently, Joseph Hamilton serves as the Minister of Labour, representing the people in the National Assembly. Known for his unwavering dedication to the nation of Guyana, he lives by the mantra "don't complain".
From a young age, Hamilton aspired to serve his country. He began his academic journey at St. Mary’s Primary School and continued at the Muslim College Secondary School.
His dream materialized when he graduated from the Morse School of Business in Hartford, Connecticut, USA, with a degree in Information Technology. From 1991 to 1994, he worked at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), starting as a supervisor and advancing to a managerial role as an IT specialist.
Minister Hamilton's dedication to public service is evident through his various roles. He served as a city councillor for the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) from 1994 to 1997. In 1998, he joined the National Assembly as a Member of Parliament and concurrently served as a co for the Regional Democratic Council Region Four.
He returned to the National Assembly from 2001 to 2006 and later served as a Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Health from 2012 to 2015.
Currently, Joseph Hamilton serves as the Minister of Labour, representing the people in the National Assembly. Known for his unwavering dedication to the nation of Guyana, he lives by the mantra "don't complain".
Our Purpose
What We Do!
The Ministry of Labour is responsible for Labour Administration Services through various activities.
The Ministry of Labour mandate includes:
Workplace Safety
Occupational Safety and Health
Who is responsible for occupational safety and health?
Everyone is responsible for Occupational Health and Safety!
A safe and healthy environment is in the interest of both employers and workers and they are in the best position to identify safety and health problems and develop solutions quickly. Hence, a collaborative and co-operative approach are necessities to achieving true occupational safety and health.
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