The programmes offered by the University of Guyana (UG) Tain Campus in Region Six will be expanded as part of a broader push to enhance education access nationwide, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Sunday.
Speaking at a community meeting held on the campus’ tarmac, Ali said the investment will allow the campus to offer programmes in medical sciences, pharmacy, dentistry, engineering, law, and oil and gas.
“If we have to put in the labs, [then] we will put in the labs. We are going to make the investments to ensure it happens and every child in this region can aspire to be the best they want to be,” Ali told hundreds of residents in attendance.
The president said Port Mourant is set to become the technical training hub of Guyana and the Caribbean, with the Tain Campus playing a central role in this transformation.
In addition to UG, nursing schools and a hospitality and tourism training institute are also being developed in the region to meet the demands of emerging industries, Ali said.
He emphasised that the government’s ultimate goal is to ensure all children in the region can access and benefit from quality education.
While addressing the expansion of educational opportunities, Ali encouraged youths to consider careers in the Guyana Police Force, Guyana Fire Service, or Guyana Defence Force, urging them not to take current opportunities for granted.
Ali is on a two-day outreach to the East Berbice-Corentyne region, where he is engaging with residents and addressing local concerns. (DPI)
