Nov 12, 2026
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Guyanese construction workers could benefit from internships and international skills training through a proposed partnership between the Ministry of Labour and TAJ Guyana, the local real estate development brand of U.S.-based Coastal Rim Properties.
The initiative was discussed during a November 6 tour of TAJ Guyana's housing developments at Diamond and Ogle by United States Ambassador Nicole Theriot and Labour Minister Keoma Griffith.
TAJ Guyana Chief Operating Officer Jorg Schmitt said the company hopes to introduce internships at its construction sites, allowing local workers to learn from professionals with experience in the United States and other countries.
Ambassador Theriot welcomed the company's investment, noting that American-backed projects can create opportunities beyond housing construction, including partnerships with local businesses and career advancement for Guyanese workers.
She also highlighted the company's use of U.S. construction and workplace safety standards.
Minister Griffith expressed satisfaction with the safety measures observed during the tour, which also included occupational health and safety officers from his Ministry.
TAJ Guyana's developments form part of a wider investment by U.S.-based Coastal Rim Properties.
The projects include TAJ Diamond, a 218-home gated community; TAJ Dream Ogle, which is expected to feature more than 1,000 residential units; and TAJ Emerald, a 300-unit condominium development along the East Bank Demerara.
