Over 800 workers have been dismissed from 27 companies in the public and private sectors since the People’s National Government took office. This according to Labour Minister, Jennifer Baptiste-Primus.

The minister says the total figure would be higher than 847 since once a company is retrenching fewer than five people, it is not required by law to give notice to the Ministry of Labour. Minister Baptiste-Primus was speaking during question for oral answer in parliament on Friday.