Keith Scott said : “It’s the perfect storm for child abuse because we have this high-stress environment but we don’t have as many services being provided to children,”

newsday-USA Wednesday, May 13, 2020 9:38:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We will have to do that, but right now we are more concerned with asking people to stay at home,”

guyanachronicle Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:59:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We have asked employers and employees to check with us if they have any need for help, or have any difficulty. We have been giving some thought to how we can persuade those employers who have to lay off people if they can find a way to assist the employees who are coming off,”

guyanachronicle Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:59:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott explained : “For example, a person may be laid off for two weeks; we suggested to them in the first week, give 50%, then 40%, then 30% and so on. There is nothing for us to force employers to pay people, but we have been meeting and speaking with employers to see if we can show them a way in helping those persons who are being laid off. It’s a very tough situation, and we realise that employers themselves are not getting the income. But some of them have already given it some thought, in terms of relief packages,”

guyanachronicle Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:59:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott afirmou : "Temos uma confiança tremenda em que esta terapia alterará os efeitos devastadores do Covid-19, mas devemos testá-lo"

cmjornal Thursday, April 9, 2020 11:36:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We have tremendous confidence this therapy will alter the devastating effects of COVID-19 but we must test it. If results show promise, and since this gas is already FDA-approved, widespread use could begin immediately,”

whittierdailynews Wednesday, April 8, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We have tremendous confidence this therapy will alter the devastating effects of COVID-19 but we must test it. If results show promise, and since this gas is already FDA-approved, widespread use could begin immediately,”

dailynews Wednesday, April 8, 2020 10:10:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We know that we are likely to see an increase in interpersonal violence during these really difficult times due to the increase in stress levels for people, as well as the fact that perpetrators and victims are spending more time together now that we are required to shelter at home,”

newsday-USA Tuesday, March 24, 2020 10:43:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott added : “This situation also makes it difficult for victims to reach out for help. So we are encouraging everyone experiencing interpersonal violence to reach out to us, if possible, through our hotline,”

newsday-USA Tuesday, March 24, 2020 10:43:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott told : “We do not support the workers being laid off. They have families to care for and bills to pay. There must be consideration for the persons employed with the bauxite company and we will ensure that this matter is resolved soon,”

kaieteurnewsonline Saturday, January 25, 2020 8:10:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott stated : “In 2018, the figure was too high; this led the Labour Department to ensuring that all employers understand that in this country, the employees and their health come first and that the laws of Guyana at all stages must be enforced. This Department also works side by side with the National Insurance Scheme to compensate the families of the deceased,”

kaieteurnewsonline Friday, January 10, 2020 8:25:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott told : "They just walked in off the street as bold as brass,"

newshub Wednesday, October 30, 2019 7:56:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott says : "The girl just snaffled the key, put it in her pants, walked out and the car was just parked out there and she jumped in and took off with a friend,"

newshub Wednesday, October 30, 2019 7:56:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : "She's taken the keys, put them down her pants and then went out and stole the car with an accomplice who was outside," "We get hit by crime every week in Auckland and we need the public's help to stop it"

nzherald Wednesday, October 30, 2019 12:54:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “The most dangerous time in a victim’s life is when they try to flee their abusers,”

newsday-USA Monday, October 28, 2019 7:45:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “use children as a tool of manipulation, or a tool to get their way,” “They may threaten to hurt the children or child,”

newsday-USA Monday, October 28, 2019 7:45:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “The most dangerous time in a victim’s life is when they try to flee their abusers,”

newsday-USA Friday, October 25, 2019 3:33:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “use children as a tool of manipulation, or a tool to get their way,” “They may threaten to hurt the children or child,”

newsday-USA Friday, October 25, 2019 3:33:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott told : "The focus of parking enforcement in neighbourhoods is the safe flow of traffic and overall safety of community members,"

ctvnews Monday, September 23, 2019 1:18:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott told : "The focus of parking enforcement in neighbourhoods is the safe flow of traffic and overall safety of community members,"

barrie Monday, September 23, 2019 7:23:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We don’t coach anyone or tell anyone what to do,” “We are here to lend a hand and help support victims of abuse. Applications aren’t being approved just from accusations. There needs to be supporting documentation”

nbcnewyork Wednesday, September 11, 2019 5:16:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “VAWA gives them an out if they are abused,”

nbcnewyork Wednesday, September 11, 2019 5:16:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “The object of this would be to enhance labour management relations and ultimately the quality of life of all workers, who should be able to experience decent working conditions,”

kaieteurnewsonline Tuesday, July 23, 2019 7:30:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “The leadership has to wake up to the reality that it is not what it used to be in the past, now a revolutionary approach is necessary for them to understand, especially ahead of the oil and gas sector,”

guyanachronicle Thursday, July 18, 2019 9:11:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “You can’t pay attention if you are in school if you are worried that mommy and daddy won’t be here tomorrow,”

newsday-USA Tuesday, July 16, 2019 3:29:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “Young man found on the side of the roadway and it is not typical to find a dead body on the side of the roadway, so that makes it suspicious,”

ksby Monday, July 8, 2019 12:23:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott added : "I'd have an election every week if there was any chance of it leading to the electorate eventually moving away from the same old same old 'vote against who you don't want instead of voting for who you do want'. While Gavin Taylor said it was a "

northernirelandnews Saturday, July 6, 2019 6:42:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott explained : “We were able to get the parties around the table and all matters that are giving them trouble, we were able to show them how to go about dealing with them. We were able to help them,” “They [the employees] were concerned about their future, because enough communication was not done between the workers and the employer; hence, they had this feeling that their work might have been threatened and they were hearing things”

guyanachronicle Saturday, July 6, 2019 9:41:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said ( about Mine Workers Union ) : “They had applied to us at the Trade Union Recognition Board for recognition, after which we will do a poll. If they win that poll by more than 40 per cent, they will be the recognised union for the workers,”

guyanachronicle Saturday, July 6, 2019 9:41:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott added : "I'd have an election every week if there was any chance of it leading to the electorate eventually moving away from the same old same old 'vote against who you don't want instead of voting for who you do want'. While Gavin Taylor said it was a "

belfasttelegraph Saturday, July 6, 2019 12:17:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott noted : “Children should have a smooth and exciting transition from school to the world of work where they can begin to live their dreams. They can best do so and live rich, rewarding, fulfilling and healthy lives if they acquire a rounded education,”

guyanachronicle Thursday, June 13, 2019 9:10:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott urged : “Do not yield to the temptations which are associated with money. Do not believe that it is a good thing to leave school early and enter the world of work before you are an adult. Do not believe in the false notion that you can get rich quick,”

guyanachronicle Thursday, June 13, 2019 9:10:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We need to start in the schools,” “We need to identify kids who need mental health services”

newsday-USA Thursday, May 9, 2019 10:26:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “People addicted to opioids are vulnerable and they need a constant fix,”

newsday-USA Friday, April 26, 2019 11:36:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott noted : “We look forward to the opportunity to reaffirm our support for him. We did have our executive meeting earlier in the year, coming out in support of that,”

guyanachronicle Monday, January 28, 2019 7:12:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “The people of this country trust President Granger, he has the right discipline. He has been very democratic in his dealings since he has acceded to power, and that is the kind of person that we need to bring healing in this society,”

guyanachronicle Monday, January 28, 2019 7:12:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : "We have done this in the past and want to increase our goal,"

13newsnow Tuesday, December 11, 2018 8:35:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said ( about Protection ) : “The Ministry of Social Protection has no intention of relenting on its agenda to minimize, in the first instance, and eventually eliminate, work for single mothers within the private security industry,”

caribbean360 Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:14:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “It is an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to being Guyanese. As Guyanese, while we respect each other’s culture or while we strengthen each other’s culture, we want to make sure that that culture is used productively,”

guyanachronicle Wednesday, August 2, 2017 7:02:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott told : “I told them that they did not show me the necessary respect by giving me that letter,”

guyanachronicle Sunday, December 11, 2016 7:21:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We are totally upset and annoyed in that we summoned the bauxite company to meet with us and to meet with the union,”

guyanachronicle Thursday, November 17, 2016 6:16:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “This is something we will not countenance from either a union or from any investor whatsoever, local or otherwise,”

guyanachronicle Thursday, November 17, 2016 6:16:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We are not going to accept this any longer; I don’t know what went on in the past with any other government, but this government over the last 17 months has made every effort to see a peaceful and amicable resolution of the outstanding issues,”

guyanachronicle Thursday, November 17, 2016 6:16:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : "The real difference between the two is that cats are allowed to roam off property as long as it's on public property, but they can't go on to someone else's private property," "Dogs do attack, they do bite, and cats rarely do. They would rather run away. However, they do cause a nuisance"

CBC Friday, October 28, 2016 7:33:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “Most likely in 2017, you will be seeing a fresh set of laws that will be bought more in line with national and international practice,”

guyanachronicle Wednesday, October 26, 2016 10:27:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott told : “This thing has a process, we have laws, it has to be respected. As long as I am here I have no problem with the negotiating and conciliating between the union and workers and employers but I would not countenance any union busting, any law breaking and not in any way can we allow workers to continue suffering,”

guyanachronicle Wednesday, October 26, 2016 2:09:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott declared : “If there is any attempt to de-recognise the union I would view that as union busting. I would not look kindly on such a course of action,”

guyanachronicle Wednesday, October 26, 2016 2:09:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : "I know it's something we need to focus on, but it's kind of hard to focus on that when you've got all this going on,"

usnews Friday, October 21, 2016 6:35:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : "I know it's something we need to focus on, but it's kind of hard to focus on that when you've got all this going on,"

ABCnews Friday, October 21, 2016 6:17:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : "I know it's something we need to focus on, but it's kind of hard to focus on that when you've got all this going on,"

AP Friday, October 21, 2016 5:27:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : "I know it's something we need to focus on, but it's kind of hard to focus on that when you've got all this going on,"

nzherald Friday, October 21, 2016 12:55:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “I know it’s something we need to focus on, but it’s kind of hard to focus on that when you’ve got all this going on,”

680news Friday, October 21, 2016 11:55:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : "I know it's something we need to focus on, but it's kind of hard to focus on that when you've got all this going on,"

startribune Friday, October 21, 2016 11:14:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : "I know it's something we need to focus on, but it's kind of hard to focus on that when you've got all this going on,"

mcclatchydc Friday, October 21, 2016 11:00:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott added : “There is a clamour out there that people want to feel that if Government’s minimum wage is $50 000, that everybody should have the same. That is something that I feel should happen. I feel that if we take that $50 000 across the board, that we will have a happier work force . . . bear in mind that we do have to measure these increases with the ability to pay, but nevertheless from an economic point of view, it is better to have a happy workforce than a discontented one,”

guyanachronicle Thursday, October 20, 2016 8:15:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott told : “It is necessary, now more than ever, to ensure that the health and safety of workers — and I dare add management also — be elevated to boardroom status,”

guyanachronicle Monday, September 26, 2016 7:44:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “I have decided to invoke the concept of the boardroom status simply because, much too often, safety is treated as an appendage to management systems, and is therefore relegated to the periphery of the strategic plans, programmes, and budgets of many organisations. It is against that backdrop that a safety policy — and by extension safety itself — becomes a casualty rather than a valued instrument. This, I believe, must be eliminated from our thought processes and practices,”

guyanachronicle Monday, September 26, 2016 7:44:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “It’s the perfect storm for child abuse because we have this high-stress environment but we don’t have as many services being provided to children,”

newsday-USA Wednesday, May 13, 2020 9:38:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We will have to do that, but right now we are more concerned with asking people to stay at home,”

guyanachronicle Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:59:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We have asked employers and employees to check with us if they have any need for help, or have any difficulty. We have been giving some thought to how we can persuade those employers who have to lay off people if they can find a way to assist the employees who are coming off,”

guyanachronicle Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:59:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott explained : “For example, a person may be laid off for two weeks; we suggested to them in the first week, give 50%, then 40%, then 30% and so on. There is nothing for us to force employers to pay people, but we have been meeting and speaking with employers to see if we can show them a way in helping those persons who are being laid off. It’s a very tough situation, and we realise that employers themselves are not getting the income. But some of them have already given it some thought, in terms of relief packages,”

guyanachronicle Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:59:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott afirmou : "Temos uma confiança tremenda em que esta terapia alterará os efeitos devastadores do Covid-19, mas devemos testá-lo"

cmjornal Thursday, April 9, 2020 11:36:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We have tremendous confidence this therapy will alter the devastating effects of COVID-19 but we must test it. If results show promise, and since this gas is already FDA-approved, widespread use could begin immediately,”

whittierdailynews Wednesday, April 8, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We have tremendous confidence this therapy will alter the devastating effects of COVID-19 but we must test it. If results show promise, and since this gas is already FDA-approved, widespread use could begin immediately,”

dailynews Wednesday, April 8, 2020 10:10:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We know that we are likely to see an increase in interpersonal violence during these really difficult times due to the increase in stress levels for people, as well as the fact that perpetrators and victims are spending more time together now that we are required to shelter at home,”

newsday-USA Tuesday, March 24, 2020 10:43:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott added : “This situation also makes it difficult for victims to reach out for help. So we are encouraging everyone experiencing interpersonal violence to reach out to us, if possible, through our hotline,”

newsday-USA Tuesday, March 24, 2020 10:43:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott told : “We do not support the workers being laid off. They have families to care for and bills to pay. There must be consideration for the persons employed with the bauxite company and we will ensure that this matter is resolved soon,”

kaieteurnewsonline Saturday, January 25, 2020 8:10:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott stated : “In 2018, the figure was too high; this led the Labour Department to ensuring that all employers understand that in this country, the employees and their health come first and that the laws of Guyana at all stages must be enforced. This Department also works side by side with the National Insurance Scheme to compensate the families of the deceased,”

kaieteurnewsonline Friday, January 10, 2020 8:25:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott told : "They just walked in off the street as bold as brass,"

newshub Wednesday, October 30, 2019 7:56:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott says : "The girl just snaffled the key, put it in her pants, walked out and the car was just parked out there and she jumped in and took off with a friend,"

newshub Wednesday, October 30, 2019 7:56:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : "She's taken the keys, put them down her pants and then went out and stole the car with an accomplice who was outside," "We get hit by crime every week in Auckland and we need the public's help to stop it"

nzherald Wednesday, October 30, 2019 12:54:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “The most dangerous time in a victim’s life is when they try to flee their abusers,”

newsday-USA Monday, October 28, 2019 7:45:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “use children as a tool of manipulation, or a tool to get their way,” “They may threaten to hurt the children or child,”

newsday-USA Monday, October 28, 2019 7:45:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “The most dangerous time in a victim’s life is when they try to flee their abusers,”

newsday-USA Friday, October 25, 2019 3:33:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “use children as a tool of manipulation, or a tool to get their way,” “They may threaten to hurt the children or child,”

newsday-USA Friday, October 25, 2019 3:33:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott told : "The focus of parking enforcement in neighbourhoods is the safe flow of traffic and overall safety of community members,"

ctvnews Monday, September 23, 2019 1:18:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott told : "The focus of parking enforcement in neighbourhoods is the safe flow of traffic and overall safety of community members,"

barrie Monday, September 23, 2019 7:23:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We don’t coach anyone or tell anyone what to do,” “We are here to lend a hand and help support victims of abuse. Applications aren’t being approved just from accusations. There needs to be supporting documentation”

nbcnewyork Wednesday, September 11, 2019 5:16:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “VAWA gives them an out if they are abused,”

nbcnewyork Wednesday, September 11, 2019 5:16:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “The object of this would be to enhance labour management relations and ultimately the quality of life of all workers, who should be able to experience decent working conditions,”

kaieteurnewsonline Tuesday, July 23, 2019 7:30:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “The leadership has to wake up to the reality that it is not what it used to be in the past, now a revolutionary approach is necessary for them to understand, especially ahead of the oil and gas sector,”

guyanachronicle Thursday, July 18, 2019 9:11:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “You can’t pay attention if you are in school if you are worried that mommy and daddy won’t be here tomorrow,”

newsday-USA Tuesday, July 16, 2019 3:29:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “Young man found on the side of the roadway and it is not typical to find a dead body on the side of the roadway, so that makes it suspicious,”

ksby Monday, July 8, 2019 12:23:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott added : "I'd have an election every week if there was any chance of it leading to the electorate eventually moving away from the same old same old 'vote against who you don't want instead of voting for who you do want'. While Gavin Taylor said it was a "

northernirelandnews Saturday, July 6, 2019 6:42:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott explained : “We were able to get the parties around the table and all matters that are giving them trouble, we were able to show them how to go about dealing with them. We were able to help them,” “They [the employees] were concerned about their future, because enough communication was not done between the workers and the employer; hence, they had this feeling that their work might have been threatened and they were hearing things”

guyanachronicle Saturday, July 6, 2019 9:41:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said ( about Mine Workers Union ) : “They had applied to us at the Trade Union Recognition Board for recognition, after which we will do a poll. If they win that poll by more than 40 per cent, they will be the recognised union for the workers,”

guyanachronicle Saturday, July 6, 2019 9:41:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott added : "I'd have an election every week if there was any chance of it leading to the electorate eventually moving away from the same old same old 'vote against who you don't want instead of voting for who you do want'. While Gavin Taylor said it was a "

belfasttelegraph Saturday, July 6, 2019 12:17:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott noted : “Children should have a smooth and exciting transition from school to the world of work where they can begin to live their dreams. They can best do so and live rich, rewarding, fulfilling and healthy lives if they acquire a rounded education,”

guyanachronicle Thursday, June 13, 2019 9:10:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott urged : “Do not yield to the temptations which are associated with money. Do not believe that it is a good thing to leave school early and enter the world of work before you are an adult. Do not believe in the false notion that you can get rich quick,”

guyanachronicle Thursday, June 13, 2019 9:10:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We need to start in the schools,” “We need to identify kids who need mental health services”

newsday-USA Thursday, May 9, 2019 10:26:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “People addicted to opioids are vulnerable and they need a constant fix,”

newsday-USA Friday, April 26, 2019 11:36:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott noted : “We look forward to the opportunity to reaffirm our support for him. We did have our executive meeting earlier in the year, coming out in support of that,”

guyanachronicle Monday, January 28, 2019 7:12:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “The people of this country trust President Granger, he has the right discipline. He has been very democratic in his dealings since he has acceded to power, and that is the kind of person that we need to bring healing in this society,”

guyanachronicle Monday, January 28, 2019 7:12:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : "We have done this in the past and want to increase our goal,"

13newsnow Tuesday, December 11, 2018 8:35:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said ( about Protection ) : “The Ministry of Social Protection has no intention of relenting on its agenda to minimize, in the first instance, and eventually eliminate, work for single mothers within the private security industry,”

caribbean360 Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:14:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “It is an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to being Guyanese. As Guyanese, while we respect each other’s culture or while we strengthen each other’s culture, we want to make sure that that culture is used productively,”

guyanachronicle Wednesday, August 2, 2017 7:02:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott told : “I told them that they did not show me the necessary respect by giving me that letter,”

guyanachronicle Sunday, December 11, 2016 7:21:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We are totally upset and annoyed in that we summoned the bauxite company to meet with us and to meet with the union,”

guyanachronicle Thursday, November 17, 2016 6:16:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “This is something we will not countenance from either a union or from any investor whatsoever, local or otherwise,”

guyanachronicle Thursday, November 17, 2016 6:16:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “We are not going to accept this any longer; I don’t know what went on in the past with any other government, but this government over the last 17 months has made every effort to see a peaceful and amicable resolution of the outstanding issues,”

guyanachronicle Thursday, November 17, 2016 6:16:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : "The real difference between the two is that cats are allowed to roam off property as long as it's on public property, but they can't go on to someone else's private property," "Dogs do attack, they do bite, and cats rarely do. They would rather run away. However, they do cause a nuisance"

CBC Friday, October 28, 2016 7:33:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “Most likely in 2017, you will be seeing a fresh set of laws that will be bought more in line with national and international practice,”

guyanachronicle Wednesday, October 26, 2016 10:27:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott told : “This thing has a process, we have laws, it has to be respected. As long as I am here I have no problem with the negotiating and conciliating between the union and workers and employers but I would not countenance any union busting, any law breaking and not in any way can we allow workers to continue suffering,”

guyanachronicle Wednesday, October 26, 2016 2:09:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott declared : “If there is any attempt to de-recognise the union I would view that as union busting. I would not look kindly on such a course of action,”

guyanachronicle Wednesday, October 26, 2016 2:09:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : "I know it's something we need to focus on, but it's kind of hard to focus on that when you've got all this going on,"

usnews Friday, October 21, 2016 6:35:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : "I know it's something we need to focus on, but it's kind of hard to focus on that when you've got all this going on,"

ABCnews Friday, October 21, 2016 6:17:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : "I know it's something we need to focus on, but it's kind of hard to focus on that when you've got all this going on,"

AP Friday, October 21, 2016 5:27:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : "I know it's something we need to focus on, but it's kind of hard to focus on that when you've got all this going on,"

nzherald Friday, October 21, 2016 12:55:00 PM EAT

Keith Scott said : “I know it’s something we need to focus on, but it’s kind of hard to focus on that when you’ve got all this going on,”

680news Friday, October 21, 2016 11:55:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : "I know it's something we need to focus on, but it's kind of hard to focus on that when you've got all this going on,"

startribune Friday, October 21, 2016 11:14:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : "I know it's something we need to focus on, but it's kind of hard to focus on that when you've got all this going on,"

mcclatchydc Friday, October 21, 2016 11:00:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott added : “There is a clamour out there that people want to feel that if Government’s minimum wage is $50 000, that everybody should have the same. That is something that I feel should happen. I feel that if we take that $50 000 across the board, that we will have a happier work force . . . bear in mind that we do have to measure these increases with the ability to pay, but nevertheless from an economic point of view, it is better to have a happy workforce than a discontented one,”

guyanachronicle Thursday, October 20, 2016 8:15:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott told : “It is necessary, now more than ever, to ensure that the health and safety of workers — and I dare add management also — be elevated to boardroom status,”

guyanachronicle Monday, September 26, 2016 7:44:00 AM EAT

Keith Scott said : “I have decided to invoke the concept of the boardroom status simply because, much too often, safety is treated as an appendage to management systems, and is therefore relegated to the periphery of the strategic plans, programmes, and budgets of many organisations. It is against that backdrop that a safety policy — and by extension safety itself — becomes a casualty rather than a valued instrument. This, I believe, must be eliminated from our thought processes and practices,”

guyanachronicle Monday, September 26, 2016 7:44:00 AM EAT