The Ministry of Labour, through the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), has commissioned a new $44.8 million facility in New Amsterdam to house the Department of Labour in Region Six, along with the Board of Industrial Training’s Skills Development and Certification Center and Office.
Minister of Labour, Hon. Joseph Hamilton, highlighted that the new facility will offer a range of training opportunities to equip Berbicians with essential skills, making them more employable and capable of contributing meaningfully to society.
Over the past four years, 2,571 persons in Region Six have benefited from training through 109 programs executed by BIT, with an investment of over $185 million.
Region Six Chairman and BIT Chairman, David Armogan, commended the Ministry’s efforts and the government’s commitment to providing opportunities for Guyanese to acquire skills and become productive members of society. He noted that BIT has been establishing training facilities across the country in line with its mandate to train as many individuals, both young and old to support national development.
Additionally, another Board of Industrial Training Center is currently under construction at Corriverton on the Corentyne.
