Public Works Minister – An educated nation is a prosperous nation

17 persons on Friday graduated from the Civil Aviation Training School (CATS), after they
successfully completed the Aeronautical Information Management and Air Traffic Control
Assistant course.
Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, while delivering remarks at the graduation
ceremony held at the Transport and Harbours Sports Club in Georgetown said, “we must never
be short, we must train and train and train because an educated nation is a prosperous nation, it’s
an enlightened people.”

Edghill stressed the point while noting that more skills and knowledge will be required,
especially in Air Navigational Services (ANS) as government further invests to develop the
country’s air services. Edghill reminded the graduating class that public service is not just about
earning a salary, but rather giving service to the public. He stressed that, “we need a new work
ethics in Guyana” because at all times people must be served.
The public works minister reassured the graduating class that government recognises their
contributions in keeping travellers safe. “As a nation, the travelling public, the Government that
has a responsibility, the regulatory bodies to ensure safety in the skies we recognise your work,
your role and your contributions and for that not only to this class that is graduating today, but to
all men and women who work in the Air Navigational Services, we want to let you know that we
appreciate your work and we affirm you this afternoon,” Edghill explained.
Meanwhile, CATS – Chief Instructor, Clifford Van Doimen congratulated the graduating class as
he delivered his course report. “It would be remiss of me if I didn’t say to you, congratulations
on your performances thus far, and I wish you will in your future endeavours,” Van Doimen
said.
It was revealed that the 16-week course was conducted between August and December, last year
and the participants are currently in the ‘on-the-job training phase’ and are well on their way to
becoming Air Nautical Information Management Officers and Assistant Air Traffic Controllers.