Last Updated on July 20, 2024, 1:22 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Basseterre, St. Kitts: The first group of students in the solar panel training programme at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) will now begin to work on the electrical vehicle mechanic training in a significant advancement in the nation’s green energy and training sectors.
During a recent press conference, Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew applauded the progress of the training under the newly established Caribbean Centre of Excellence in Research, Innovation, and Workforce Training (CRIWT) project, that was launched on April 09, 2024.
PM Drew also noted that the vehicles are expected to arrive within a couple of weeks, and thereafter, mechanics will be trained at the CFBC on how to maintain the electric vehicles.
The Prime Minister emphasized on the Federation’s commitment to sustainability. He stated that as the world is advancing and switching to electric vehicles, St. Kitts and Nevis needs to be ahead too. Considerably, these programmes and training will prepare the people technically so that they can take up new jobs.
PM Dr Drew underscored that by reducing the cost of energy, each individual, industry, et al., will benefit from it and this will significantly improve the overall quality of life residing in St. Kitts and Nevis.
He added that “It is all in an effort to develop a sustainable island which brings everything together so that we have the best opportunity of proper living here in St. Kitts and Nevis.”
It is to be noted that the CRIWT Project is a collaboration between the CFBC and Green Solution International SKN Incorporated (GSI). The collaborative effort is funded is funded through the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme.
The programme aims to establish the island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis as a leading centre for sustainable research, green energy innovation, and 21st century workforce development, with a focus on Solar PV installation and electric vehicle maintenance.
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