News & Press Releases
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
March 8, 2022
On #InternationalWomensDay as we continue to #BreakTheBias our focus is equally on ensuring women's rights and providing them with opportunities to achieve their full potential. E...
PRESS RELEASE
ESSENTIAL SERVICES ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL DELIVERS RULING ON TRADE DISPUTE
Jan. 27, 2022
Belmopan, January 27, 2022. 6:30 p.m. Today, the Essential Services Arbitration delivered the following decisions on the trade dispute between the Christian Workers Union and the Por...
FACTORY INSPECTIONS
Securing the Safety of Workers
Jan. 27, 2022
The Labour Department ensures worker safety by conducting annual Factory Inspections. Securing the safety of all employees and their work environment is a top priority when it comes to decent ...
Certifying Safety in the Workplace
Factory Inspection - Orange Walk District
Jan. 10, 2022
The Labour Department is tasked with providing a variety of essential services to the public as well as vital functions that contribute to the department's mandate of promoting industrial ...
Labour Department Staff Recognition
Dec. 8, 2021
Six of our Labour staff have been recognized and congratulated for their hard work and dedication. Our staff at the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour, and Local G...
Celebrating The Ministry of Rural Transformation's Achievements
Nov. 29, 2021
The Ministry of Rural Transformation commemorates one year of hard work and dedication in working towards transforming rural communities. The Ministry remains committed to providing high-qua...
Supporting Rural Communities
Assisting Farmers
Oct. 13, 2021
Today, the Hon. Oscar Requena, Minister of Rural Transformation with support from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing continues to assist farmers from the villages of Otoxha ...
PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICE CLOSURE
Oct. 12, 2021
The Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government hereby informs that the San Ignacio and Dangriga Labour Offices will be closed for sanitation today, Tue...
San Ignacio/Santa Elena Officially Certified Child Friendly
July 8, 2021
Department of Rural Transformation
Today the Hon. Oscar Requena along with Ms. Alison Parker, UNICEF Country Rep, His Worship Mayor Earl Trapp, Ms. Margaret Nicholas, NCFC's Executive Director and Mr. Clifford Kind, Directo...
Ms. Elsa Cardinez Appointed As Head Of Rural Development Unit
July 5, 2021
Department of Rural Transformation
The Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government is pleased to introduce Ms. Elsa Cardinez, as the new head of the Rural Development Unit. Ms. Cardinez w...