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As Guyana marks Occupational Safety and Health Month, the Shadow Minister of Labour, Coretta McDonald, strongly criticizes the Labour Ministry for neglecting to implement safety protocols in workplaces, especially mining sites, to prevent fatalities and mishaps. Joel Vogt has more on this story.

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