The Research and Planning Division undertakes socio-economic research, planning and implementation of projects in the areas of:

• Labour Relations

• Occupational health and safety

• Manpower and employment, including research on the informal sector

• Development of the co-operative sector and friendly societies

• International labour matters

• Labour market information

The division also plays a key role in the:

• preparation and revision of the Ministry's strategic plan

• preparation of it's annual budget, particularly the public sector investment programme

• evaluation and implementation of projects designed to improve the delivery of Ministry services both in anticipation of and in response to the needs of its clients and stakeholders

The division is divided into 4 units, Labour research unit l and ll, Co-operative unit and a Statistical unit. The Statistical unit is responsible for the collection, collation, and processing of statistical data related to the following items:

• Labour force by employment status

• Education and training data

• Occupation and Industry related data

• Trade disputes

• Classification of work stoppages

• Retrenchment by sector

• Industrial injuries

• Overseas employment

• Contract labour inspectors and enforcement

 For more information call: 868-623-0405

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