The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security yesterday received over 75,000 face-masks, which represent the first batch sewn by persons who were hired under the recently launched Garment and Accessories Cottage Initiative set up to supply masks and create jobs for vulnerable groups impacted by COVID-19.
In a news release, the ministry said 72 persons have been employed since the launch of the Garment and Accessories Cottage Industry Initiative by Human Services Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud on October 19th.