On Wednesday, 19 November 2025, the Board of Industrial Training celebrated the achievement of 231 newly certified residents from Region Six at a graduation ceremony. These individuals had successfully completed various technical skills programmes facilitated by the Board of Industrial Training.
Graduates from Crabwood Creek, Upper Corentyne, New Amsterdam, East Berbice, and Black Bush Polder completed eight technical and vocational programmes, including Cosmetology, Welding and Fabrication, Heavy-Duty Equipment Operation, Electrical Installation, Commercial Food Preparation, Information Technology, and A/C Refrigeration Servicing and Repair, among others, with an investment of approximately $16,332,200. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the region’s ongoing development, skills enhancement, and workforce readiness.
Delivering the keynote address, Minister of Labour and Manpower Planning, Keoma Griffith, reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to investing in people-centred development in line with its manifesto promise.
He stated that the government’s continued investment in Region Six has enabled over 3,000 residents to benefit from BIT programmes since 2020, demonstrating a strong national commitment to building a skilled and future-ready workforce.
With that in mind, Minister Griffith urged the graduates to utilise their new skills to create opportunities for themselves and their communities, describing their certificates as โpassportsโ to independence, entrepreneurship, and meaningful employment, before congratulating them on their achievements.
BIT’s Chairman, David Armogan, told the graduates to seize the growing opportunities in sectors such as oil and gas, agriculture, and infrastructure, reminding them that they are entering the workforce at a time when Guyana is the fastest-growing economy in the world.
BIT’s Chief Executive Officer, Richard Maughn, in brief remarks, encouraged graduates to apply their skills with professionalism and purpose, reminding them that their certificates are tools of independence and economic opportunity that can help them build strong careers and contribute to their communities.
Between 2020 and 2025, BIT delivered 134 training projects in the region, benefiting 3,047 individuals through an investment of over $217 million.
For 2025, the region has already benefited from 25 training programmes reaching 476 beneficiaries, supported by an investment of over $ 32 million.
