THE police in ‘D’ Division, in continuing to place emphasis on getting youths off the streets, recently concluded a six-day Vacation Bible School (VBS) programme for 110 youths, in collaboration with the Faith and Grace Assembly at La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara.At the end of the VBS, Commander Stephen Mansell was asked to address the youths and he took the opportunity to encourage the group to make use of their youth by pursuing vocational studies while recognising the importance of education.

The youths who participated in the VBS were between the ages of seven to 18 years and were drawn from La Parfaite Harmonie and other surrounding communities.

The youths were engaged in craft-work and other activities and were presented gifts for their outstanding performance and treated to sumptuous snacks and beverages, all compliments of Mansell and like-minded business people of ‘D’ Division.

Pastor Ezekiel Thomas of the Faith and Grace Assembly was on hand to assist the youths in the VBS and he made the building available for use during that period.

He was instrumental in overseeing a group of young people being enrolled in vocational studies at the Leonora Technical Institute so they can be gainfully employed.

Mansell and a group of businessmen have undertaken several community-based projects which will enhance the lives of residents, especially youths and the elderly. (Michel Outridge)