SIGNIFICANT progress is being made on the $20 million infrastructural works at the Bina Hill Development Centre in Annai, Region Nine, aimed at enhancing technical and vocational skills training for local communities.
On Monday, Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton visited the Centre alongside Richard Maughn, Chief Executive Officer of the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), and other senior officials. Their visit was intended to oversee the ongoing infrastructural developments, and the procurement of essential equipment needed for skill development.

According to the Ministry of Labour, the infrastructural works, which commenced in 2023, will culminate in the establishment of a state-of-the-art Information Technology (IT) Laboratory, as well as Welding and Fabrication, Joinery, and Culinary Centres that meet the standards of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Notably, the culinary facilities will also support agro-processing initiatives.

During a graduation ceremony in the region in April last year, Minister Hamilton emphasised the government’s commitment to equipping Guyanese with essential skills for both personal and national economic growth, through comprehensive training programmes.
This visit follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2022 between BIT, the Bina Hill Institute, and the North Rupununi Development Association, which aims to enhance collaboration in vocational training efforts.
BIT is actively rolling out various technical and vocational training courses to ensure equitable access to opportunities for all citizens across the country.

Since August 2020, BIT has successfully trained 12,472 individuals in multiple fields, supported by a substantial government investment of $1.2 billion.
The ongoing developments at the Bina Hill Development Centre represent a crucial step in advancing vocational education, and fostering skills development in Guyana, positioning the community for a brighter economic future.