Top Story: BNTF Rolls Out Sub-Projects!
July—September, 2015
BNTF is a poverty reduction initiative funded by Caribbean Development Bank and the Government of Grenada
During the third quarter of this year, there was a flurry of activities as BNTF’s partner organizations scaled up preparations and commenced subprojects.
Top to bottom: Residents in Bonair Reviews Final Design of Sub-project, Honorable Emmalin Pierre and Telescope Residents Discuss Sub-project with Consultant
Youth and women, in particular, applied for training and were selected to enhance skills for employment to earn and increase income and reduce poverty. BNTF will support 5 skills training and 19 infrastructure subprojects that will be implemented by 31 December, 2016. Top to bottom: Petite Martinique Seafarers Attend Briefing for STCW, Resident Reviews subproject Design, Seafarers Register for STCW, Female Landscaper Clears Site for Victoria Sub-project
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Residents participated in several consultations to finalize designs for subprojects. Contractors will commence work on 6 infrastructure sub-projects for which bids were already submitted. Bidding will continue for other infrastructure sub-projects.
Top to bottom: Honorable Anthony Boatswain Plants Tree at Site for Darvey Subproject, Residents Review Design with Consultant
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Newsletter 3.
Seafarers Commence Basic Safety Training and Certification in Trinidad The first batch of 14 seafarers from Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, including 2 females, is receiving training in Trinidad to improve their skills and receive certification in basic safety.
In addition to improving safety practices at sea, certified persons will also be in a better position to seek employment in the marine sector.
BNTF will support 112 male and female seafarers to complete the Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) programme at Caribbean Fisheries Training and Development Institute (CFTDI) in Trinidad.
Participants at CFTDI in Trinidad
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First Group of Seafarers Prepare for Departure from Grenada
Successful candidates will receive an internationally recognized certificate in accordance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
During the orientation in Grenada, Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Honourable Alvin DaBreo, highlighted the financial and social burdens placed on families when seafarers get injured or suffer losses at sea. He urged the candidates to take advantage of this opportunity and to make Grenada proud.
Inside this issue:
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BNTF Rolls Out Sub-projects
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Seafarers Commence Basic Safety Training
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Who’s Who in BNTF
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Partners in Action
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One Woman’s Story One Man’s Story
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Community Action Continues
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BNTF 7 & 8 sub-projects Page 1
Participants Relax Before Orientation at CFTDI in Trinidad