Workshop on oil spill contingency planning underway

Participants in the workshop and others yesterday (Office of the Prime Minister photo)

A four-day workshop on oil spill contingency planning began yesterday, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI)

The workshop, being held at the Guyana Police Force Headquarters, is being conducted by the Regional Activity Centre/Regional Marine Pollution Emergency, Information, and Training Centre for the Wider Caribbean Region (RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe).

During the opening ceremony yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Phillips emphasised the critical importance of the workshop.

“This workshop presents a distinct opportunity for us to develop a deeper understanding of oil spill contingency planning and to refine the skills required to effectively implement our national oil spill contingency plan,” the PM said.