Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, has welcomed the relaunch of the National Job Bank, highlighting the importance of modern technology in connecting jobseekers with employment opportunities.
According to the minister, this is critical as the country’s labour market continues to evolve.
Speaking at the relaunch on Thursday evening, Minister Singh commended Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith for spearheading the modernisation of the platform, which now incorporates enhanced digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
“There could be no more timely a moment for the revamping and relaunching of the job bank than today,” Dr. Singh stated.
According to Singh, the emergence of new employers and employment arrangements, including remote work and second jobs, reflects the changing dynamics of the local labour market.
He pointed out that employers are increasingly seeking specialised skills that were previously not in demand locally.
“There are jobs being created today that five years ago were inconceivable. They didn’t exist. They certainly didn’t exist in Guyana,” the Minister explained.
He further highlighted the importance of the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning in responding to these developments, noting that Guyana’s rapidly changing employment landscape requires forward-looking approaches to workforce development.
