One hundred and twenty inmates housed at the Mazaruni Prison (Cuyuni/ Mazaruni) were yesterday morning recognized after successfully completing a three-month training course in various programmes aimed at preparing them for the world of work.
Among those who graced the stage all decked out in their gowns were high profile and special watch inmates. Convicted and remanded prisoners were also given an opportunity to participate in the training areas such as burning of charcoal, landscaping, fishing, tailoring, art and craft, culinary arts, chronic illnesses, literacy & numeracy, joinery and block making, domestic violence awareness and veterinary science.
The training was largely financed by the private sector bodies in Bartica and also focused on creating behaviour change.
