All outstanding payments to Indian quarry workers to be paid by next week – Labour Ministry 

See below the full release from the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning: 

The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning hereby advises the public that investigations concerning allegations of labour and occupational safety and health violations involving Indian nationals employed at EKAA HRIM Earth Resources continued today.

An inter-agency meeting comprising officials from the Ministries of Legal Affairs, Home Affairs as well as, Human Services, led by the Ministry of Labour & Manpower Planning, assembled at the Ministry and met with the workers and representatives of the company. The acting Indian High Commissioner was also present and engaged in this process.

During the course of the consultations, the management of EKAA HRIM Earth Resources committed to disbursing all outstanding salaries and wages due, on or before the 27th of May, 2026. Further, both sides raised other matters, for which they have undertaken to supply additional supporting documentation, in the new week.

In this regard, the Ministry emphasises that the process remains ongoing and continues to be guided by the principles of due process, and compliance with the laws of Guyana.