The Ministry of Labour and Small and Micro Enterprise Development (MOLSMED) is the Government’s implementation arm for the national strategies and realization of the goals/objectives for the labour sector. Influenced by regional hemispheric and international obligations, the work of the Ministry is multi-dimensional in its approach as it aims for the continuous encouragement of a sustainable, productive, and stable industrial relations climate in the work place.

Vision
“To be the foremost authority on labour, employment, occupational safety and health and co-operative issues through quality service.”

Mission
“To strive for excellence in the provision of quality service towards socio-economic upliftment of the nation through the development of its human resources and the promotion of a safe, healthy environment and a stable industrial relations climate.”

Strategic Objectives

Six (6) strategic objectives are:

·         Facilitation of labour market equilibrium

·        Promotion of opportunities for poverty reduction, employment and wealth creation

·        Promotion of the application of the principles of decent work in the workplace

·         Promotion of industrial relations peace in the national economy

·         Enhancement of the capacity of the Ministry of Labour and Small and Micro Enterprise Development to undertake an expanded role in formulating and implementing national development goals and strategies

·        Management of Government’s regional and international commitments and responsibilities with respect to the Labour Market Agenda, in particular, CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), the Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labour and the International Labour Organization (ILO).