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Dec 10, 2013 News
In an attempt to reduce the cost of transportation for students attending the Essequibo Technical Institute, at Anna Regina, a select team, comprising members of the management committee purchased a 26-seater minibus to transport students to and from School.
This new venture was revealed at the Institute’s 11th, graduation and prizegiving celebration, held on Thursday December 5.
Students who are currently experiencing financial difficulties and who reside in far flung areas are the primary beneficiaries.
Michael Turner, Principal of the Institute, said that the minibus will be operating on a daily basis from Anna Regina to Suddie on the southern half of the Essequibo Coast and from Anna Regina to Charity on the northern half of the Coast.
The minibus was purchased at a cost of over $3M and will be put into operation on January 11, after the vehicle would have undergone continuing external modification.
Essequibo Technical Institute has a dormitory which accommodates female students from Moruca, in Region One, Bartica, Wakenaam and communities in both the Lower and Upper Pomeroon.
A building to accommodate students whose interests are in the area of welding is under construction. A total of 40 students were chosen by the Institute to pursue the heavy duty equipment training programme.
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