SATURDAY 18th February, 2023
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Youths must tap into ‘lucrative’ energy sector –– upskill self to benefit from endless opportunities, says Senior Petroleum Coordinator By Clestine Juan SENIOR Petroleum Coordinator Bobby Gossai Jr., on Friday said that given the enormous opportunities that exist in the country’s growing oil-and-gas sector, young people must upskill themselves in the crucial areas so that they can earn and contribute to the development of the industry and the country. Gossai, who is also an economist, was at
the time speaking at the youth-engagement forum on the final day of the International Energy Conference and Expo, which was held at the Marriott Hotel. “For five to eight years, we’ve all seen the transition from traditional jobs to new areas and new industries and new sectors and sub-sectors that are opening up.
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The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and the Ministry of Housing and Water’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Friday launched their ‘Mash’ bands with much pomp and ceremony. Both entities signalled their readiness for next Thursday’s Mashramani road march competition which returns after a three-year hiatus owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips and Minister within his office, Kwame McCoy, were clearly impressed with the bright blue costumes that were on display. Similarly, Minister within the Housing and Water Ministry, Susan Rodrigues, embraced the gold and orange costumes which she and her staff believe are winning pieces
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