KINGSTON - Thirty two boat operators from the Parika/Bartica service benefitted from basic first aid training which was held in Region Seven (7) Bartica on July 25, 2015.
This initiative was a collaborative effort between the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) and the Reliance Health Care Group Inc. with the objective being to equip all boat operators throughout Guyana with first aid training.
Regional Chairman of Region Seven (7) Gordon Bradford said he is happy that this initiative was taken which makes boat operators in the area equipped with the basic first aid skills in the event of an emergency while traversing the waterways. He is also looking forward to have operators who traverse the interior region to be trained as well.
First Aid training for boat operators began in February 2015 and so far over one hundred and sixty (160) operators from the Georgetown/Vreed-en-Hoop service have completed this training.
In addition, one hundred and twenty eight (128) boat operators from the Parika/Supenaam service also befitted and completed similar training in March 2015.
MARAD will continue with its effort of promoting safety on the waterways and ensuring all boat operators throughout the country are equipped with the basic first aid skills to deal effectively with passengers whenever the need arises.
