Prioritise workplace safety – Minister urges employers as probe launched into fatal accident at Houston 

See full statement from the Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning: 

The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning has launched an investigation into a fatal construction site accident that occurred on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Occupational Safety and Health Officers visited the worksite shortly after the incident to conduct preliminary investigations. The officers also visited the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), where the injured workers were treated.

The Ministry has confirmed that 36-year-old Cuban national, Mr. Yordan Garcia Roland, died in the incident. Two other Cuban nationals, Mr. Troy Estriado, 33, and Mr. Yusvani Ramirez, 37, were injured and received medical treatment at the GPHC.

The Ministry’s investigation remains ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and whether all required occupational safety and health measures were observed.

As the investigation continues, the Ministry remains committed to its broader efforts to strengthen occupational safety and health standards and promote safer workplaces across Guyana. These efforts are being further reinforced through the ongoing “Putting Safety First” campaign and its targeted awareness initiatives, including the “Putting Safety First in the Construction Sector” seminar series, which engages employers, contractors and workers on safe work practices, compliance with occupational safety and health requirements, and the prevention of workplace accidents.

Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Honourable Keoma Griffith, urges employers, contractors and workers to prioritise workplace safety and take every necessary precaution to prevent accidents and protect lives.