–through ‘Young Guyana’ show

YOUTHS from communities across Essequibo, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) are now better acquainted with the various entrepreneurial avenues open to them, thanks to a “Young Guyana” show held recently at Damon Square, Anna Regina.

The day-long activity, which was hosted by ‘G’ Division Police, attracted over 500 youths, who had the unique opportunity of browsing the goods and services on offer at the 18 booths that were on display.

Some of the exhibitors were drawn from the Ministry of Social Protection; the Sunrise Foundation; the Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED); youth clubs in Zorg, Anna Regina and Dartmouth; X-treme Tec telephone stall; Nandy Wright Catering Service, and Gocool’s Hot Dog and Burgers.

The event also saw the presentation of a few cultural items, with the icing on the cake being the Miss “G” Division 2017 Pageant, which saw Ms. Supenaam emerge the winner from among eight young women who were selected from eight police youth clubs across the region.

Commander of “G” Division, Stephen Mansell commended the participants of the exposition, and pointed out that the activity is aimed at youth empowerment.

According to a press statement from “G” Division, the Commander spoke about the importance of having organisations such as IPED on board, because it is one of the institutions that offer small loans for business projects.

“Youths are the future of the country, and they must be safeguarded,” he said, adding that the show is an extension of the Career Day Fair that was held in June this year.

The Regional Chairman of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Two, Devanand Ramdatt, and Regional Executive Officer, Rupert Hopkinson reportedly commended the commander for his relentless efforts to promote youth initiatives in the region.