𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄

𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐑 & 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄

𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍, 𝐆𝐔𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐀

𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning is aware of several videos currently circulating on Facebook, involving the Chinese-owned company Zijin Gold Mountain Ya Mei Construction Inc., specifically concerning workers’ health and safety, wages, and salary increases.

The Ministry confirms that no formal complaints regarding these issues have been submitted previously. This is the first time such concerns have come to our attention through public circulation, and we will address them.

The Honourable Keoma Griffith, Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, has instructed the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department to conduct a thorough and immediate investigation into the allegations presented in the videos. The Ministry will consult all relevant parties to gather facts and determine the appropriate course of action.

Regarding the video on wages, salaries, and fringe benefits, the Minister encourages all interested parties, including both employees and employers, to visit the Ministry to initiate a peaceful conciliation process, in line with the country’s Labour Act, which aims to ensure that both parties are satisfied following its conclusion.

The Ministry reaffirms its strong commitment to ensuring that all workers in Guyana are treated fairly and work in safe, healthy environments, in accordance with our mandate to protect workers’ rights and well-being.

Minister Griffith reiterates that while the Labour Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act provide the legal framework governing employer-employee relations, workplace safety, and dispute resolution, the Ministry remains dedicated to strengthening protections and ensuring compliance across all sectors.

Public Relations Department

Ministry of Labour & Manpower Planning

Tel: (592) 226- 6115

Email: info@labour.gov.gy