—as over 1,500 attend job fair

MUNESHWERS Ltd and several other companies have received praise from Finance and Public Service Minister Dr Ashni Singh for their dedication to promoting local content in Guyana’s expanding oil and gas industry. His words coincided with the company’s incredibly successful job fair, which drew over 1,500 applicants keen to join the country’s rapidly growing workforce.
The event was hosted Saturday at the Everest Cricket Club Ground in Georgetown.

Paragon Transport and Lifting Services, Cranes Guyana Inc., Harbour Tugs Guyana Inc., Muneshwers Shipping, Paragon Construction, Barge Solutions Guyana Inc., and Muneshwers Events Store were among the other collaborating companies.
The need for the job fair was brought on by the companies’ ongoing expansion.

Minister Singh emphasised the value of local content in the oil and gas sector and cited the accomplishments of Muneshwers Ltd., a well-established Guyanese business.
He said that the companies’ efforts demonstrate that local content is “very real and very achievable” by Guyanese companies that remain committed to excellence and building capacity.
The minister said that the government aims to build a Guyana where local companies can grow and new ones can flourish, every citizen can acquire relevant skills and secure good jobs.

“It is also a Guyana where every Guyanese citizen is able to acquire the skills that are needed for them to participate meaningfully and fulfilling in the new Guyana. And they are able to get a job to use those skills to earn an income to be able to accumulate their own personal and family savings and to build their own family well-being, family wealth and prosperity,” Dr Singh said.
According to him, the government is aggressively promoting vocational training programmes.

He emphasised that the government and private sector are creating jobs to benefit the citizens, and it is essential for individuals to take up these opportunities. Minister Singh also stressed the need for discipline and work ethic to achieve a modern and prosperous Guyana, promising unlimited opportunities for those who demonstrate commitment and hard work.
He, therefore, called on the audience to embrace the opportunities and contribute to the development of Guyana. Speaking at the job fair, Muneshwers Ltd Executive Director Robin Muneshwer emphasised the company’s commitment to local content and urged job seekers to put their best foot forward. “I like people who are motivated. People who want to achieve things, people who like money…but people who like [to] earn it the honest way. You will succeed…”

HIRED ON THE SPOT
For many attendees, the job fair represented more than just an opportunity to secure employment; it was a chance to become part of Guyana’s economic boom.
Rajendra Premanand, 24, from Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was among those immediately employed to work as a forklift operator. “I know GYSBI is a very reputable company and it’s in the oil and gas sector, so I am excited,” the happy young man said.

Kelmar Carmichael from Berbice, who recently completed a course in heavy-duty equipment operation, was also hired on the spot by GYSBI.
He expressed: “GYSBI is a really good company. The fact that they are hiring mostly locals is exceptional. I think this initiative here today (Saturday) is a really good step towards the future.
“I recently finished school. I attained six subjects at CSEC [Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate]. I’m a very pushy person. I don’t like to sit back and wait for everything to be given to me,” said Jaden Solomon, who was also hired on the spot. In his new post as operations manager at GYSBI, this 17-year-old hopes to accumulate funds to pursue university studies. “I feel very well. I always told my mother that this is one company I would like to work in,” he shared.

At approximately 14:00 hrs, out of the more than 1,500 job seekers who showed up at the event, 40 of them were employed on the spot to work for GYSBI and its parent company Muneshwers Ltd. By the end of the fair, further hires were anticipated. The event ran from 09:00hrs to 16:00 hrs. The career fair also served as an opportunity for the companies to assess the skills and expertise of applicants for future employment considerations.
The event offered employment opportunities across various sectors, including positions for Yard Foremen, General Labourers, Crane Operators, Forklift Operators, Administrative Assistants, Mechanics, Welders, Plumbers, Truck Drivers, Multi-Skilled Forklift Operators, Bus Drivers, Warehouse Attendants, Bond Porters, Hardware Counter Clerks, Sales Associates, Cashiers, Software Developers, Security Personnel, Hauler Drivers, Project Managers, Auto Electricians, Civil Engineers, Diesel Mechanics, Network Administrators, System Administrators, Onboard and Inland Marine Staff, Tug Captains, and HSSE Officers.