Georgian PM highlights education as cornerstone of national development as schools, universities open doors
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday extended warm congratulations to students, teachers, and parents on the beginning of the new academic year.
"Dear students, respected teachers and parents, I sincerely congratulate you on the start of the academic year. I especially congratulate those who are entering the doors of a school or university for the first time this year, embarking on one of the most responsible and, at the same time, exciting stages of life”, the PM said.
He further noted that education was a continuous process that “leads to the development of critical thinking, the discovery of personal abilities, and, most importantly, the formation of dignified citizens”.
“The main companions of the new generation on this path are teachers and professors. I thank them for their tireless work. I also thank parents and families, whose support and encouragement are a great strength for children. In the face of modern global challenges, quality education remains the cornerstone of our country’s unity, development, and strength. Therefore, supporting education remains a top priority for our government. I wish you all an interesting and successful academic year”, he concluded.
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Georgian Water and Power (GWP) has released a statement regarding an incident that occurred within the water supply network rehabilitation area on Rustaveli Avenue.
According to the statement, a severe breach of occupational health and safety standards and contractual terms was identified, as a young child was present inside the tipper truck involved.
“During rehabilitation works on the water supply network on Rustaveli Avenue, a tipper truck belonging to a GWP contractor company drove near the edge of a trench, causing the soil to collapse and the vehicle to slide. While attempting to free the vehicle, the truck overturned, causing further damage to the trench.
No injuries resulted from the incident. Work at the site continues without interruption as normal.
Georgian Water and Power stresses that a gross violation of occupational safety regulations and contractual obligations was uncovered: a young child was inside the tipper truck.
Relevant GWP departments are investigating the event on-site to establish the exact circumstances. Immediately upon completion of the inquiry, the company will take legal measures against the contractor organisation as stipulated by contract and governing law,” the GWP statement reads.
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