𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐢 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲

Residents from several communities in the Matarkai sub-district of Barima-Waini (Region One), who are expected to be employed through the government’s part-time job initiative were engaged this morning at the Port Kaituma Communnity Centre, as they prepare to commence work in the new month.

The activity was led by the Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, who also holds parliamentary responsibility for the region.

The Regional Vice-Chairperson, Ms. Annansha Peters; Deputy Regional Executive Officer, Mr. Shem Cuffy; Chairman of the Matarkai NDC, Mr. Orlando Thorne; and Prime Ministerial representative, Ms. Margaret Lambert were also present.

This follows the official launch of the programme by Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo last month.

The first phase of the programme in Matarkai will benefit approximately 200 individuals who will be assigned to various institutions. Each worker will receive a payment of $40,000 for 10 days of work.

Minister Croal in his address to beneficiaries, emphasized the importance of personal growth and development.

He encouraged them to explore additional economic ventures and educational programmes, such as the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarships.

“This is to help service your community and to provide you an opportunity to enhance and grow for yourself and your family,” said Minister Croal.

The beneficiaries are set to commence their part-time employment within the first week of July 2023.

Residents in Mabaruma, Region One were designated to their places of employment just last week and the initiative was also successfully implemented in several other regions. This strategic move is part of the government’s commitment to fulfill its promise of providing 50,000 job opportunities for Guyanese. (Ministry of Housing)