FIVE West Demerara women are now certified cooks, after completing a six-week course in food and nutrition, run by police in ‘D’ Division.The women recently picked up their certificates at a graduation ceremony held at the Madina Restaurant at De Willem, West Coast Demerara.

During the ceremony, the women were encouraged by Divisional Commander, Stephen Mansell to aspire to further their studies in their chosen field.

The ‘D’ Division police, under the Commander’s guidance, have embarked on several youth development and social crime prevention programmes to engage youths in activities ranging from sports to education.